(Sept 18 2008) - Porterville Police Dept - Press Release
by Sgt. Larry Rodriguez - Porterville Police Dept :
Officers were dispatched to Benny’s Auto Sales at 2006 West Olive Avenue regarding subjects inside the fenced yard possibly burglarizing vehicles.
Officers arrived on scene within minutes and quickly established a perimeter; however one suspect was able to flee on foot.
As officers were checking the business another suspect was seen inside the lot and refused orders to come out. The suspect hid from officers therefore Officer Sutherland and his K-9 partner “Diago” were called out to assist.
When Officer Sutherland arrived he, along with Officer Kirk entered the lot and quickly apprehended one of the suspects. As they did a second suspect was seen moving around and was also apprehended.
The suspects were identified as Joe Frias, age 20 and a 16 year old male. Both suspects were treated at Sierra View Hospital for K-9 bites and later booked for commercial burglary.
For more information regarding this case contact ...
Investigating Officer(s) Kirk #164 and Supervisor Sgt. Nix at 782-7400.
