September 23, 2023 - Tulare County Sheriff's Office officials report that around 6:00 p.m. on September 8, 2023, TCSO Deputies were called to the 12700 Block of Avenue 80 in Pixley for a home invasion and armed robbery.

When they arrived, Deputies learned three men came onto the property, one armed with a gun, and threatened the victims before robbing them. Luckily, no one was hurt.

Through their investigation, Detectives identified one of the suspects as 34-year-old Jose Hernandez of Pixley.

On Thursday, TCSO Detectives, with help from Porterville Police, were able to track Hernandez down to a home in Porterville. He was taken into custody without incident. At the time of his arrest, Hernandez was in possession of evidence that further linked him to the home invasion and robbery.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jose Melendez or Sergeant Dan Balderas the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at 559-733-6218. Or they can remain anonymous by calling or texting (559) 725-4194, or through email at tcso@tipnow.com.

Source & photo: Tulare County Sheriff's Office