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PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A antheral who was allegedly operating a chop store successful Porterville was arrested connected Wednesday afternoon, according to the Porterville Police Department.
According to police, 39-year-old Luis Figueroa from Porterville had been the superior fishy successful an car theft investigation.
When detectives arrived astatine Figueroa's residence connected the 1200 artifact of North Lowery Street astir 1:30 p.m. they reportedly recovered galore pieces of stolen message and respective fraudulent checks.
Upon entering Figueroa's store officers accidental they besides discovered a disassembled stolen motorcycle that they fishy was being utilized for parts. Figueroa was besides allegedly recovered successful possession of suspected methamphetamine, cause paraphernalia, and a ample fig of shaved keys.
Police accidental that Figueroa was arrested for suspicion of operating a chop shop, possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of stolen mail, possession of burglary tools, possession of a controlled substance, possession of cause paraphernalia, and for an outstanding warrant.
According to police, Figueroa is being held without bail astatine the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office South County Detention Facility.
