19 Year Old Arrested On Weapons & Drug Charges In Visalia

Officers made an arrest in Visalia today, on firearms and drug charges.

Tuesday, officers were dispatched to Recreation Park in Visalia regarding a complaint of
drug usage.

Upon arrival, the officers observed 4 subjects around a vehicle.

They noticed an odor of marijuana coming from a vehicle.

A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the finding of a manufactured firearm, 2 ounces of marijuana, and items associated with the sales of marijuana.

19 Year Old Jose Carlos Hernandez-Pena was taken into custody without incident for charges of possessing a concealed firearm, possession of marijuana for sale,
and possession of a manufactured firearm.

He was later transported and booked in the Tulare County Pre-trial Facility.