We are proud to introduce a new member of our TPD family, former Tulare Police Explorer, Leticia Sanchez Valdez. Yesterday, Leticia interviewed for the position of Police Officer Trainee and passed with flying colors. This position allows the Tulare Police Department to hire an individual and sponsor them through the Police Academy. Upon successful graduation, the Trainee will be integrated into the Tulare Police Department Field Training Program, where they will be taught policies and procedure

CHP Update VISALIA, Calif./Tulare County – On October 20, 2025, at approximately 2:53 p.m., Fresno Communication Center received a 9-1-1 call reporting a solo motorcycle crash on State Route 198 and Akers Street. Officers from the California Highway Patrol Visalia Area Office, as well as fire and EMS personnel, were dispatched to the scene. The preliminary investigation indicates that a Harley-Davidson Sportster, ridden by a solo male occupant, was traveling westbound on State Route 198 in the #