Strathmore Man Arrested for Ripping Off Local Farmer 

July 12, 2024 – Tulare County Sheriff's Office officials report that on July 1, 2024, TCSO AG Unit Detectives were notified of the theft of chemicals from a local farmer in the Strathmore/Lindsay area.

AG Detectives began investigating and were able to track down the vehicle that was seen on surveillance video parked at a home in Strathmore. Through their investigation, Detectives learned 41-year-old Elijio Ceballos was driving the vehicle at the time of the chemical theft.

Ag Detectives served a warrant at the home in Strathmore and found the stolen chemicals, as well as several thousands of dollars in other stolen Ag-related items.

During the search, Detectives also found a 12-gauge shotgun and ammo. Ceballos is a convicted felon and was prohibited from having guns and ammunition. He was booked at the South County Detention Facility for Grand Theft, Possession of Stolen Property, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, a Felon in Possession of Ammunition and Possession of Methamphetamine.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Sergeant Joe Armstrong or Detective Dustin Thompson 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 & photo: Tulare County Sheriff's Office