Copyright 2023 KFSN-TV. WebOne year after three young men were gunned down in a parking lot at Golden West High School in Visalia, police are still searching for the suspects involved. Contact CBS47 and let us be On Your Side. "It's only a matter of time.". Once investigators learned of this criminal enterprise, they notified U.S. A press release from the Visalia Police Department. Jose Pena, Black Medeiros and Isaiah Rule shot to death in the parking lot of Golden West High School. Police say all three suspects are known gang members. "Our deepest sympathies to the families who've been impacted by this terrible crime and who lost their loved ones that night," he said. Postal Inspectors and coordinated with local Texas Law Enforcement Agencies, the F.B.I., and the U.S. Attorneys Office to seize several postal packages. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Visalia Police Chief Jason Salazar, Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward, and Eastern District Assistant U.S. Attorney Kim Sanchez were on-hand to announce the arrests of Mark Aceves, 20, Cesar Lopez, 19, and Abraham Molina, 20 on charges related to the deaths of three teens in Visalia in 2020. Sometimes arrests are swift. Staff, login here. Anyone with information is asked to call the Visalia Police Department and you can remain anonymous. Thank you to the law enforcement officers who risked their safety to investigate and arrest these dangerous suspects. CSLEA President Alan Barcelona. Over the course of the investigation, including todays operation,37arrests were made, at leastfiveviolent crimes were prevented, and a total of56firearms were seized from Sureo gang members and associates. Operation Trailblazer focused on the enhanced surveillance and investigation of individuals believed to be directly involved with the triple homicide and who were members of the Sureo criminal street gang in the cities of Visalia and Ivanhoe. On Thursday, 300 officers from multiple law enforcement agenciesserved 27 state search warrants, 18 state arrest warrants, five federal search warrantsand four federal arrest warrants. All Rights Reserved. All Rights Reserved. "And that they can begin to heal knowing that those who are responsible for this crime are in custody where they belong.". The weapons and drugs were being shipped through the U.S. Gavin Newsom to receive the reward. Your email address will not be published. "I don't know how to go on without him. Those seizures resulted in eighteen (18) firearms and twenty (20) pounds of cocaine being intercepted by law enforcement. Molina, along with 20-year Mark Aceves and 19-year old Cesar Lopez, is charged in the deaths of 19-year-old Jose Hernandez-Pena, 19-year-old Blake Medeiros, and 18-year-old Isaiah Rule. We need to be their voice. WebVisalia Police Department | 303 S. Johnson St., Visalia, CA 93291 | www.visalia.city ssg January 13, 2022 VISALIA TRIPLE HOMICIDE UPDATE & OPERATION TRAILBLAZER PRESS RELEASE On May 5th, 2020, at 11:15 p.m. officers were dispatched to the parking lot of Golden West High School in response to a report of shots fired. WebThe governors reward of $50,000 is still available to material witnesses who can provide investigators and prosecutors with direct knowledge of the triple homicide. Visalia Police Department applies for $50,000 from the state as a reward to find those responsible for gunning down three teenagers in the Golden West parking lot in May 2020. In July 2021, the Visalia Police Department requested assistance from the California Department of Justices (DOJ) Special Operations Unit (SOU) with its investigation into the triple homicide. Please consult with a translator for accuracy if you are relying on the translation or are using this site for official business. WebLate Tuesday night, police officers in Visalia, a San Joaquin Valley city about 40 miles southeast of Fresno, responded to a report of shots fired at a high school. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. Those individuals with information are asked to contact the Visalia Police Departments Violent Crimes Unit at (559) 713-4234. 3 dead after shooting in parking lot at Golden West High School in Visalia. It's still unclear how or if the suspects knew the victims before gunfire erupted. On the anniversary of the young men's deaths, family and friends gathered where their lives were tragically taken, to fill the space with hope and light, and to support one another in the fight for justice. Postal Service, according to investigators. Law enforcement agencies may ask the Governor to issue rewards in certain unsolved cases where they have exhausted all investigative leads to encourage individuals with information about the crimes to come forward, the Governors office wrote in a press release. Required fields are marked *. Visalia Police DepartmentVisalia police are looking for these vehicles thought to be linked to an unsolved triple homicide. Arrests in California triple homicide lead to criminal enterprise bust. The unit provides statewide enforcement for combating violent career criminals, gangs, and organized crime groups, along with intrastate drug traffickers. If you have any questions please contact: Bilingual Services Program at (916) 210-7580. 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Web-VISALIA TRIPLE HOMICIDE UPDATE & OPERATION TRAILBLAZER PRESS RELEASE-On May 5th, 2020, at 11:15 p.m. officers were dispatched to the parking lot of Golden West High School in response to a report of shots fired. At the same time, a photo of possiblevehicle used in the slayingwere released to the public in hopes of identifying the suspects. A woman threw a house party with 65 men she matched with on Tinder and Hinge and connected with the man she's been dating for a year. Today at 3:54 PM. DAcalls on lawmakers to bring justice to Operation Trailblazer suspects, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy, US Attorneys Office Eastern District of California, California Department of Justice Bureau of Investigations & Firearms, California Highway Patrol Special Operations Unit. They found two men dead in a vehicle and another nearby in the Detectives have contacted and interviewed numerous individuals, evaluated multiple items of evidence, and authored numerous search warrants to ascertain what occurred that night, and identify those responsible. VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Authorities have announced the arrests of three men in connection with a triple homicide that occurred in May 2020 in Visalia. I am also very proud of the hard work and dedication of the Visalia Police Detectives who have worked so diligently on this case and to all of our law enforcement partners on this investigation for their contributions and resources to help bring justice to these families and to our community.. On January 13th, 2021, the SOU, the Visalia Police Department, the Tulare County Sheriffs Department, the Tulare County District Attorney, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) executed 27 search warrants and 22 arrest warrants in Tulare County in connection with the investigation. In September of 2020, the Visalia Police Department partnered with Central Valley Crime Stoppers along with friends and family of the victims to offer a $9,000 award for any information leading to an arrest. Your email address will not be published. Anyone with information on the shooting or the two vehicles is asked to call the Visalia Police Department. "They don't have a voice anymore. The teenagers were found dead from gunshot wounds inside of a vehicle near the high school. "We want to know what happened to our boys," said Williams. 3 dead after shooting in parking lot at Golden West High School in Visalia. Phone: 559-761-0383 The shooting occurred on May 5, 2020, at Golden West High School in Visalia where Jose Hernandez-Pea, 19, Isaiah Rule, 18, and Blake Medeiros, 19 were killed. Additionally, detectives identified several other Sureo gang members and associates that were involved in the subsequent effort to destroy evidence following the homicide. 2 girls injured after being hit by car in Atwater, police say, 96-year-old WWII vet among Bass Lake residents snowed in, Snow, graupel, hail fall at unusual spots throughout SoCal. While we cannot take away the grief and loss the Visalia community has felt as a result of these horrific and senseless murders, we can bring to account the people who committed these crimes. "Our hope is that today's operation can begin to bring some justice to these families," Salazar said. To learn more about the Voice, click here. Officers say the Governors reward of $50,000 is still available for those with direct knowledge of the shooting. DOJs Special Operations Unit is a collaborative investigative effort between DOJ and the California Highway Patrol. During the January 13th search and arrest operation,27Sureos members and associates were arrested, including three who are suspected to be directly involved in the triple homicide. Surveillance video from the school showed a suspect vehicle driving up to the FOX26. Violent Crimes Detectives with the Visalia Police Department have worked the case tirelessly since that night. After a four-month investigation, participating law enforcement agencies say they prevented at least fiveviolent crimes and seized 56 firearms from Sureo gang members. He was surrounded by local, stateand federal law enforcement. They interviewed numerous witnesses, collected evidence, and authored search warrants in an attempt to piece together what happened that May night. VISALIA On January 13, 2022, local, state and federal law enforcement agencies announced the outcomes of a major operation that resulted in the arrests of three gang members suspected of killing three teenagers at a local high school in Visalia in 2020. Molina is believed to have shot and killed the victims, and was charged with the special allegation that he intentionally discharged a firearm, which caused death. WebVisalia Police are looking for two vehicles they believe are associated with the killing of three teens in the Golden West parking lost last year. WebBased on all information revealed during the investigation, detectives have identified suspects Mark Aceves (20), Cesar Lopez (19), and Abraham Molina (20) as being Copyright 2023 KFSN-TV. The Office of the Attorney General is unable to guarantee the accuracy of this translation and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information resulting from the translation application tool. WebThree Gang Members Suspected in Triple Homicide in Visalia Arrested. Visalia Police Department Violent Crimes Detectives, Special Enforcement Unit Officers, and Crime Scene Investigators were called out to assist in the investigation. Over the course of the investigation, the Visalia Police Department was assisted by the Tulare County Sheriffs Office, Tulare County District Attorneys Office, US Attorneys Office Eastern District of California, Federal Bureau of Investigation, California Department of Justice Bureau of Investigations & Firearms, and the California Highway Patrol Special Operations Unit. Email: OnYourSide@cbsfresno.com. Triple Homicide Update Press Release Revision Date: 10/4/2021 (116.3 KB) More Info: 21-080714 Att. This investigation utilized law enforcement departments from the local, state and federal level and resulted in dozens of arrests, and the seizure of weapons and illegal drugs. Green was 31 years old and an 11-year veteran of the Exeter Police Department. 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While the primary focus of this operation was to bring the suspects responsible for the homicides to justice, the investigation also identified a criminal enterprise operating across state lines and into the country of Mexico. In the meantime, the victim's families are just waiting and praying for closure. If we can suffocate their funding sources, we can cripple their operations. In May 2020, investigators say they responded to reports of shots being fired in the high school parking lot. On October 1st, 2021, Visalia Police Department Detectives applied for a $50,000 reward through the State of California Governors Office to assist in bringing the suspects responsible for this crime to justice. I don't know how to accept that he is gone.". My family is going to keep fighting. The investigation also uncovered a drug and firearm trafficking ring run by members and associates of the Sureos. On January 13th, 2022, Officers and Tactical Units from Visalia Police Department, California Highway Patrol, Kings County Sheriffs Office, Porterville Police Department, Kings County Major Crimes Task Force, Fresno County District Attorneys Office, Tulare County Sheriffs Office, Department of Justice, California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR), CDCR Pleasant Valley, Bakersfield Police Department, Merced County Sheriffs Office, Kern County Sheriffs Office, Fresno County Sheriffs Office, Tulare Police Department, CDCR North Kern, CDCR Corcoran, MAGEC Task Force, Sacramento FBI, Bakersfield FBI, and San Francisco FBI, served twenty-seven (27) state search warrants, eighteen (18) state arrest warrants, five (5) federal search warrants, and four (4) federal arrest warrants. This investigation was a success because of multiagency collaboration at all levels of law enforcement. (Los Angeles Times) Late Tuesday night, police officers in Visalia, a San I am also very proud of the hard work and dedication of the Visalia Police detectives who have worked so diligently on this case and to all of our law enforcement partners on this investigation for their contributions and resources to help bring justice to these families and to our community.. After four (4) months of collaborative investigation with our law enforcement partners, the Visalia Police Department and assisting agencies prevented at least four (4) violent crimes from occurring and seized a total of thirty-one (31) firearms from Sureo gang members and associates. 2 girls injured after being hit by car in Atwater, police say, 96-year-old WWII vet among Bass Lake residents snowed in, Snow, graupel, hail fall at unusual spots throughout SoCal. In October, detectivesapplied for a $50,000 reward through the State of California Governors Office to help solve the case. Visalia Police Chief Jason Salazar and other authorities announced Thursday, January 13, 2022 the arrest of dozens of members of the Sureo criminal VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Visalia police are one step closer to solving the murders of three men who were shot to death outside Golden West High School last year. Abraham Molina, 20, entered a not guilty plea on Tuesday. "It is not going to fix it, but it will still give us some answers that we are looking for.". Postal Inspection Service, the FBI, and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California to seize several postal packages containing18firearms. During the evening of May 5, 2020, three teenagers were shot and killed in a vehicle in the parking lot of Golden West High School in Visalia. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. After receiving WebVISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Visalia police are one step closer to solving the murders of three men who were shot to death outside Golden West High School last year. But they believe there could be three suspects based on witness reports. This investigation was a success because of multiagency collaboration at all levels of law enforcement. I have three other kids, so I have to wake up, but you just don't want to wake up.". "I sit there waiting for him walking through the door," she said. 2 girls injured after being hit by car in Atwater, police say, 96-year-old WWII vet among Bass Lake residents snowed in, Snow, graupel, hail fall at unusual spots throughout SoCal. The unit provides statewide enforcement for combating violent career criminals, gangs, and organized crime groups, along with intrastate drug traffickers. Detectives say the weapons and drugs were being shipped using the US Postal Service. Gavin Newsom. Ashley Williams is Blake's mother. All three of the suspects are Sureo street gang members or associates. DOJs Special Operations Unit is a collaborative investigative effort between DOJ and the California Highway Patrol. "Somebody knows something; it takes one person to give the right lead," Rule said. Abraham Molina, 20, entered a not guilty plea on Tuesday. Celestina Sanchez. Law enforcement agents also seized24 firearmsduring todays operation. Over the course of the investigation, 37arrests were made, at leastfiveviolent crimes were prevented, and a total of56firearms were seized from Sureo gang members and associates. Do you have a problem that you need help solving? A $9,000 reward is available through Valley Crime Stoppers. "They've exhausted leads and that's why we're asking for the public's assistance," says Visalia Police Sgt. RELATED: 3 dead after shooting in parking lot at Golden West High School in Visalia. They were shot to death in May of 2020 in the parking lot at Golden West High School. VISALIA Authorities investigating the fatal shootings of three teenagers said Thursday they have arrested three men suspected in the killings and two dozen other gang members connected to a drug and weapons trafficking operation. A copy of this disclaimer can also be found on our Disclaimer page. An investigation that began with the tragic murder of three young people in Visalia led to law enforcement uncovering a drug and firearms conspiracy that reached from California to Texas and Mexico,said Attorney General Rob Bonta. During the evening of May 5, 2020, three teenagers were shot and killed in a vehicle in the parking lot of Golden West High School in Visalia. As you know, sometimes it takes months and even years," Ward said. Two of the victims The team also seized approximately20pounds of cocaine from suspects involved in the trafficking. Aceves and Lopez will be arraigned on January 25. No arrests were made at the time of the shooting or in the months that followed. The suspects are known Sureo, southern, gang members or associates, Salazar said. All Rights Reserved. Thank you to all of the officers and agents who worked together to solve these murders and get those involved off our streets., I am grateful that this investigation has led to the arrests of suspects involved in the May 2020 triple homicide of Jose Hernandez-Pena, Isaiah Rule, and Blake Medeiros and that this will begin to bring healing and justice to their families, said Visalia Police Chief Jason Salazar. Rule, along with 19-year-old Blake Mederios and 19-year-old Jose Pena, was gunned down in the parking lot of Golden West High School back in May. I am grateful that this investigation has led to the arrests of suspects involved in the May 2020 triple homicide of Jose Hernandez-Pea, Isaiah Rule, and Blake Medeiros and that this will begin to bring healing and justice to their families. Visalia Police Chief Jason Salazar said. The day that an arrest is made in a murder investigation, marks the beginning of a path to justice for grieving families. Coping with his loss is a daily struggle. In total, detectives authored 90 search warrants, conducted 60 interviews, searched over 220 digital accounts, and followed up on numerous anonymous tips. The Visalia Police Department investigation into an unsolved triple homicide was given a boost by Gov. Postal Service. During the investigation, law enforcement agents identified Sureo gang members as suspects in the murders. The teenagers Now, nearly three months since the homicide, Visalia police are turning to the community for help with information. Once officers arrived, they located a solo vehicle in the parking lot. DOJ partnered with local law enforcement in Texas, the U.S. WebOn May 5, police found the three men shot and killed at Golden West High School in Visalia. Based on all information revealed during the investigation, detectives have identified suspects Mark Aceves (20), Cesar Lopez (19), and Abraham Molina (20) as being involved in the triple homicide that occurred in the City of Visalia on May 5, 2020. VISALIA California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the arrest of multiple members of the Sureocriminalstreet gang for their involvement in the 2020 murders of three teenagers at a local high school in Visalia. "No family should have to endure a loss like that.". On Dec. 20, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a reward for information that helped lead to an arrest in the triple homicide. Thank you to all of the officers and agents who worked together to solve these murders and get those involved off our streets.. On May 5, 2020, officers responded to a shooting in the parking lot of Golden West High School in Visalia. Nikkole Rule-Balderrama says when she found out the police had made multiple arrests in her sons VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- A year later, and the pain Nikkole Rule Balderama of Visalia feels over the loss of her son, 18-year-old Isaiah Rule, still hurts as much as the day she lost him. Further investigation into the gang revealed that several members and associates were importingboth stolen and lawfully purchasedfirearmsfrom Texasusing proceeds from the sale oftheillegal narcoticswhich were being trafficked into California from Mexico. On May 5, 2020, Visalia police were called to Golden West High School for shots fired in the area. While we cannot take away the grief and loss the Visalia community has felt as a result of these horrific and senseless murders, we can bring to account the people who committed these crimes. All rights reserved. On May 5th 2020, Isaiah was gunned down in the Golden West High School parking lot along with his two friends, Blake Medeiros and Jose Hernandez. 3 men arrested in connection to 2020 triple homicide in Visalia. The assistance of these various agencies was imperative in helping the Visalia Police Department to bolster the cases against the identified suspects and their associates. This Google translation feature is provided for informational purposes only. On Dec. 20, Gov. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- "It's hard; I don't know how to accept it," says mother of 18-year-old Isaiah Rule. WebPolice say Molina was the one to fire the gun that killed the three teens. The firearms were then sold to local gang members or smuggled into Mexico in exchange for morenarcotics. Postal Inspection Service, the FBI, and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California to seize several postal packages containing18firearms. Rule says they plan to hold another justice walk on Wednesday in front of the Visalia Police Department to keep the boy's memory and investigation alive. In July 2021, the Visalia Police Department requested assistance from the California Department of Justices (DOJ) Special Operations Unit (SOU) with its investigation into the triple homicide. Copyright 2023 KFSN-TV. 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Anyone with I am also very proud of the hard work and dedication of the Visalia Police detectives who have worked so diligently on this case and to all of our law enforcement partners on this investigation for their contributions and resources to help bring justice to these families and to our community., Todays announcement is the result of a collaborative effort between local, state, and federal agencies targeting a violent gangs supply chain of methamphetamine, said U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert. "I'm going to keep fighting. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. The Golden West mascot is the trailblazers. 2 girls injured after being hit by car in Atwater, police say, 96-year-old WWII vet among Bass Lake residents snowed in, Snow, graupel, hail fall at unusual spots throughout SoCal. One year after three men were gunned down in a parking lot at Golden West High School in Visalia, police are still searching for the suspects. This investigation utilized law enforcement departments from the local, state and federal level and resulted 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. District Attorney Tim Ward added that while it took time to get to Thursday's announcement, prosecutors will work hard to ensure closure follows. While the primary focus of the operation was to bring the suspects responsible for the homicides to justice, the investigation also uncovered an alleged criminal organization operating across state lines and into Mexico. With that information, law enforcement agencies were able to seize 18 firearms and 20 pounds of cocaine. All three suspects are known gang members in the Cities of Visalia and Ivanhoe. Law enforcement agents also seized24 firearmsduring the operation. WebThree men were fatally shot in the parking lot of Golden West High School in Visalia Tuesday night. I am grateful that this investigation has led to the arrests of suspects involved in the May 2020 triple homicide of Jose Hernandez-Pea, Isaiah Rule, and Blake Medeiros and that this will begin to bring healing and justice to their families. Visalia Police Chief Jason Salazar said. 2 girls injured after being hit by car in Atwater, police say, 96-year-old WWII vet among Bass Lake residents snowed in, Snow, graupel, hail fall at unusual spots throughout SoCal. They found two men dead in a vehicle and another nearby in the parking lot. WebPhoto provided by the Visalia Police Department The shooting occurred on May 5, 2020, at Golden West High School in Visalia where Jose Hernandez-Pea, 19, Isaiah Rule, 18, Additionally, arrests will also be made by law enforcement agencies in Oregon and Texas in connection with this investigation. Mark Aceves,20;Cesar Lopez, 19;and Abraham Molina, 20, were arrested and charged inthe May 2020 triple homicide. I am also very proud of the hard work and dedication of the Visalia police detectives who have worked so diligently on this case and to all of our law enforcement partners on this investigation for their contributions and resources to help bring justice to these families and to our community.. They're often identified by wearing blue bandanas, clothes and jewelry and the number 13. Today at 4:31 PM. In the parking WebVisalia Police and multiple law enforcement agencies arrested three gang members in a May 2020 triple homicide at local high school, others on drug, weapons charges During the investigation, law Heannounced the details of Operation Trailblazer and the subsequent arrests of the men accused of killing JoseHernandez-Pea, 19;Isaiah Rule, 18;andBlake Medeiros, 19. 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