(Sept 06 2008) - Porterville Police Dept - Press Release
by Sgt. Larry Rodriguez - Porterville Police Dept :
On Saturday, September 6, 2008, at 6:15 A.M., Officers were dispatched to a report of a possible burglary in progress.
Upon arrival, it was determined that the reporting party, Patricia Morreale, was hallucinating and under the influence of a controlled substance.
During the investigation, officers located two children ages 8 and 10, who were malnourished and in unhealthy surroundings.
Patricia Morreale was taken into custody and the children were released to the custody of their father. Morreale was charged with being under the influence of a controlled substance and child endangerment.
She was booked at Bob Wiley Detention Facility.
For more information regarding this case contact ...
Investigating Officer(s) N. Bray and Supervisor Sgt. D. Barteau at 782-7400.