(Nov 15 2008) - Porterville Police Dept - Press Release
by Sgt. Larry Rodriguez - Porterville Police Dept :
On November 15, 2008 at approximately 4:00 a.m., Officer Sutherland was dispatched to an address in the 600 block of East Poplar Avenue, Porterville, regarding an assault that had just occurred. Officer Sutherland contacted the confidential victim at the residence.
The victim appeared to have sustained serious injuries to his upper body. The victim was transported to a local medical facility for treatment.
As a result of the investigation, Scott Zagala was identified as the suspect who assaulted the victim. The investigation also reveled Mr. Zagala had forced entry into a residence to assault the victim.
Porterville Police Detectives were called out to assist with the investigation. Detective Dowling obtained information that led to the location and arrest of Mr. Zagala.
Mr. Zagala was later booked into Tulare County Jail on the above charges.
For more info regarding this case contact Investigating Officer(s)
Officer(s) A. Sutherland & J. Dowling and or Supervisor Sgt. M. Azevedo at 782-7400.
