(Jul 21 2008) - Porterville Police Dept - Press Release
by Lt. Mike Blaine - Porterville Police Dept :
On July 21 2008 at approximately 0305hrs Officer Martinez and Officer Kirk were dispatched to the 2100 block of West School regarding a subject assaulting neighbors with a shovel.
When officers arrived the witnesses stated the subject was bleeding and had gone inside a nearby residence. Officers located a blood trail to the door and did not receive any response.
Due to exigent circumstances the front door was forced open and a white male, later identified as Nathan Dunham, was located inside bleeding profusely at which time medical aid was summoned.
The investigation revealed that Dunham had assaulted several people with a shovel and sustained his injures during a fight.
Dunham was treated at SVDH and booked in the Tulare County Jail.
For more information regarding this case please contact Investigatting Officer Martinez #169 or Supervisor Sgt. Nix at 782-7400.
