TCSO Detectives Serve Multiple Search Warrants Connected to Pixley Homicide 

June 20, 2024 – Tulare County Sheriff's Office officials report that on Wednesday Detectives, with the help of the Tulare Police Department, Visalia Police Department, Porterville Police Department, Dinuba Police Department, and the TARGET DOJ Taskforce served multiple search warrants in connection with the ongoing investigation of the homicide in Pixley that occurred three weeks ago.

Detectives found and seized 12 firearms, including short-barreled rifles and full auto switches, along with multiple high-capacity magazines and body armor during the searches.

The following gang members were arrested in connection with the firearms seized:

Narayan Singh, 22 years old

Wilmer Mercado, 24 years old

Jose Ayon, 25 years old

They were later transported and booked at the Adult Pre-trial Jail Facility.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective R. Hoppert or Detective A. Esquibel 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