TCSO Ag Crimes Detectives Make Arrest for Grand Theft of Agricultural Equipment 

June 22, 2024 – Tulare County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on Thursday, June 20, 2024, Tulare County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the area of Road 136 and County Line for a report of a stolen tractor and custom trailer with irrigation tubing.

TCSO Ag Crimes Detectives responded and identified 46-year-old Jose Hernandez as the suspect responsible for the theft.

Hernandez was arrested for Grand Theft of Agricultural Equipment, as well as an active arrest warrant. The tractor and trailer with the irrigation tubing, were returned to the victim.

Anyone with information regarding this case encouraged to contact Detective Dustin Thompson or Sergeant John Nicholson with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Ag Crimes Unit 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