(Aug 23 2008) - Porterville Police Dept - Press Release
by Lt. Mike Blaine - Porterville Police Dept :
Porterville Police Officer J. Gong responded to Sun Lines Handy Mart at 383 East Date Avenue regarding subjects attempting to cash fraudulent checks.
Officer Gong arrived and contacted Joanne Ayala and Jessica Gaytan. It was determined that Ayala and Gaytan were attempting to cash checks which were in fact fraudulent.
During the investigation, additional suspects were identified as being a part of a larger conspiracy and organization which Ayala and Gaytan were a part of.
The investigation is on-going and additional arrests are anticipated.
Both Ayala and Gaytan were arrested and booked at Bob Wiley Detention Facility regarding charges of Forgery, Fraud, Conspiracy, and Burglary.
For more info regarding this case contact Investigating Officer(s) J. Gong and Supervisor Sgt. D. Barteau at 782-7400.