(Aug 08 2008) - Porterville Police Dept - Press Release
by Sgt. Larry M. Rodriguiz - Porterville Police Dept :
On Friday, August 8, 2008 at 3:10 P.M., Police Officer J. Gong was in the area of Hockett Street and Orange Avenue.
As Officer Gong was patrolling the area, he observed two subjects in possession of open alcohol containers.
Officer Gong contacted the subjects and determined that one of them was in possession of a small baggie of cocaine.
The subject was a 17-year-old male juvenile and was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, (Cocaine) a felony.
He was booked at The Tulare County Juvenile Detention.
Sergeant D. Barteau
For more info regarding this case contact Investigating Officer(s) J. Gong and Sgt. D. Barteau at 782-7400.