TULARE COUNTY, California – Tulare County authorities took to the streets to execute dozens of probation checks and hundreds of traffic stops, with the goal of preventing gang violence in the area.
Over the weekend, Tulare County Sheriff’s officers conducted “Operation Gold Star,” involving multiple agencies and seeking to reduce violent crime.
As a result of the operation, 34 suspects were arrested for violating their probation, in addition to executing 31 arrest warrants, citing three people, and seizing 19 firearms, one stolen vehicle, ½ pound of methamphetamine, and one ounce of cocaine.
The operation covered all of Tulare County and incorporated cities, authorities added in a statement.
The operation called “Broken Bonds” ended with several arrests related to the Norteño criminal group.
