(Mar 29 2009) - Porterville Police Dept - Press Release
by Sgt. Jake Castellow - Porterville Police Dept :
On March 29, 2009, at approximately 6:00 PM, detectives and officers with the Porterville Police Department served a search warrant in the 500 Block of East Putnam in the City of Porterville.
Upon service of the search warrant, Detectives contacted and detained two subjects identified as Benjamin Gamez and Moses Gamez.
During the search of the residence, investigators located suspected marijuana, a .30 caliber assault rifle, a .44 caliber handgun, and a 12 gauge shotgun. Two of the weapons were reported as being stolen during a burglary several years ago.
Benjamin Gamez and Moses Gamez were arrested for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Stolen Property, and Possession of a Prohibited Firearm.
Both Benjamin Gamez and Moses Gamez were booked at the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department.
For more info regarding this case contact Investigating Detective(s)
Morales #105 and Supervising Sergeant D. Barteau at (559) 782-7400.
