June 4, 2023 - Imperial County Sheriff's Office officials report that on Friday, June 2, 2023, at approximately 5:21 P.M. (1721 hours), Deputies from the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office were notified by ICSO dispatch of a male subject driving a possible stolen tractor near Grumbles Road and Meloland Road just outside the city limits of Holtville, CA.

Deputies responded to the area and located a male subject, who they recognized from prior law enforcement contacts as Franklin Neidiffer. Neidiffer was already wanted from an incident that occurred the night prior. Neidiffer was driving a stolen New Holland Tractor near a canal bank and drove into an agricultural field. Deputies attempted to stop Neidiffer but he evaded and a short foot pursuit ensued before he was stopped.

Neidiffer was arrested for various charges, including motor vehicle theft, trespassing, and resisting arrest. Neidiffer was subsequently booked into the Imperial County Jail and is currently held on a $5,000.00 bail.

Source: Imperial County Sheriff's Office