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Big shoutout to Nina from Walmart for keeping our officers fueled and ready to roll! 🚔⚡ Thank you for the awesome donati...
05/26/2026

Big shoutout to Nina from Walmart for keeping our officers fueled and ready to roll! 🚔⚡ Thank you for the awesome donation of energy drinks — you definitely powered up the squad today! 💙

🇺🇸 In observance of Memorial Day, the Tulare Police Department Lobby and Records Counter will be closed, Monday, May 25,...
05/23/2026

🇺🇸 In observance of Memorial Day, the Tulare Police Department Lobby and Records Counter will be closed, Monday, May 25, 2026.

For non-emergencies, please call 559-684-4238.
For emergencies, dial 911 immediately.

We thank and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Have a safe holiday weekend. 🇺🇸

Thank you to Galaxy Theatres Tulare for the popcorn for National Police Week!
05/16/2026

Thank you to Galaxy Theatres Tulare for the popcorn for National Police Week!

On May 14, 2026, at approximately 1:35 p.m., detectives and evidence technicians with the Tulare Police Department respo...
05/15/2026

On May 14, 2026, at approximately 1:35 p.m., detectives and evidence technicians with the Tulare Police Department responded to the area of Tulare Avenue and Mooney Boulevard after receiving information regarding a possible body in one of the drain tunnels branching off from the canal tunnel located on the west side of Mooney Boulevard. Detectives had regularly been in the area conducting follow-up investigation related to a missing person case involving an individual known to frequent the area.

Upon arrival, detectives located and entered the tunnel, which was partially filled with water. During their search, detectives discovered the body of an adult male partially submerged in the water.

With the assistance of the Tulare County Coroner’s Office, the body was successfully recovered from the tunnel. The deceased has since been positively identified as 39-year-old Michael Anthony Hernandez. His family has been notified.

The cause of death has not yet been determined and remains under investigation.

This investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact Detective Puente at (559) 685-2300 ext. 2157.

Please join us in congratulating Officer Vanessa Carias on successfully completing the Tulare Police Department’s Field ...
05/15/2026

Please join us in congratulating Officer Vanessa Carias on successfully completing the Tulare Police Department’s Field Training Program! 👮‍♀️🎉

We are excited to officially welcome her to the TPD family! Here are a few things to help you get to know Officer Carrias:

🏈 Born and raised in Visalia, California
🏈 Huge football fan, Go 49ers!
🏰 Loves visiting Disneyland
🏕️ Enjoys camping and traveling to new places with her partner
🎭 Enjoys attending Comic-Con conventions

Congratulations, Officer Carias! We are proud to have you representing the Tulare Police Department and serving our community 💙

During National Police Week May 10-16, 2026, the Tulare Police Department proudly honors and remembers the courageous la...
05/14/2026

During National Police Week May 10-16, 2026, the Tulare Police Department proudly honors and remembers the courageous law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities. 💙🖤

This week also serves as an opportunity to recognize the dedication, professionalism, and commitment of the men and women who continue to wear the badge each day to keep our community safe.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all law enforcement personnel, past and present, for their service, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to protecting others.

Please join us in showing appreciation for those who serve and protect our community every day.

Please join us in congratulating Officer Daiveyon Whittle on successfully completing the Tulare Police Department Field ...
05/11/2026

Please join us in congratulating Officer Daiveyon Whittle on successfully completing the Tulare Police Department Field Training Program! 👮‍♂️🎉

Here are 5 fun facts about Officer Whittle:

⚾ He was born and raised in Fresno, California
⚾ He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2018 Major League Baseball Draft
🎓 He is a 2017 Central East High School graduate
🐾 He has a Cane Corso named Oreo and a Belgian Malinois named Bane
🇺🇸He has a brother and sister currently serving in the Navy, and another sister who plays college basketball🏀

Congratulations, Officer Whittle! We are proud to welcome you to the TPD family 💙

We are still seeking the public's assistance in locating 39-year-old Michael Hernandez. If you have any information, ple...
05/07/2026

We are still seeking the public's assistance in locating 39-year-old Michael Hernandez.

If you have any information, please contact Officer Vasquez at (559) 685-2300 Ext. 4297.

The Tulare Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 39-year-old Michael Hernandez.

Hernandez was last seen on February 14, 2026, just after midnight in the City of Tulare. Hernandez is approximately 5’5”, 130 pounds, black hair, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a grey shirt and faded jeans. His whereabouts are unknown at this time.

If you have any information, please contact Officer Vasquez at (559) 685-2300 Ext. 4297

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