February 2, 2024 - Tulare County Sheriff's Office officials report that on January 31, 2024, TCSO Detectives and SWAT Team members served multiple residential search warrants in Delano and arrested three adults and a 16-year-old boy for their involvement in three separate Armed Robberies at two Big B’s Gas Stations along Highway 99 in Southern Tulare County. The Armed Robberies occurred on 12/23/23, 12/30/23 and 1/22/24.

On Wednesday, Detectives arrested 20-year-old Ricardo Ramirez, 20-year-old Jorden Lawson and 19-year-old Ezequiel Lopez. 19-year-old Santos Carranza remains wanted and on the loose.

Detectives learned all three robberies involved the use of stolen cars, which were burned a short time after the crimes. Those stolen cars helped lead Detectives to this group of Delano gang members. While searching their homes, Detectives found evidence tying them to the crimes.

Ramirez, Lawson and Lopez face charges of Armed Robbery, Auto Theft, Arson, and Gang Enhancement.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Anthony Luckey or Sergeant Dan Balderas with 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 & photos: Tulare County Sheriff's Office