(Sept 03 2008) - Porterville Police Dept - Press Release
by Sgt. Larry Rodriguez - Porterville Police Dept :
On September 3, 2008 at approximately 8:46 p.m. Officers responded to a confidential address in Porterville regarding a disturbance. While officers were en-route they were advised that an intoxicated male adult cut his wrists with a knife.
Upon arrival responding officers discovered the suicidal subject had already fled the residence on foot.
Officers observed a large amount of blood at the residence and began searching for the subject, who was actively evading the searchers. A Porterville Police Department K-9 team and a California Highway Patrol helicopter were called in to assist with the search.
After an extensive two hour search the subject was located hiding in the riverbed by the K-9 team. The subject was transported to Sierra View District Hospital with a substantial loss of blood but was expected to make a full recovery.
The subject was detained at the hospital pending an evaluation from Tulare County Mental Health workers.
For more info regarding this case contact Investigating Officer(s) M. Hatch and Supervisor C. Jordan at 782-7400.
