Cutler park armed robbery, stabbing suspect arrested, deputies say
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man was arrested Monday morning following an armed robbery and stabbing that took place over the weekend in Cutler, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office announced.
Deputies say on Saturday, a 22-year-old man was stabbed during an armed robbery in Ledbetter Park.
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Investigators say they eventually identified 29-year-old Joel Ortega Jr. of Cutler as the stabbing suspect.
On Monday around 11 a.m., detectives say after searching the Cutler/Orosi area, Ortega Jr. was found in his vehicle and taken into custody without incident.
Deputies report Ortega Jr. was booked under suspicion of robbery and assault with a deadly weapon.
Officials say the victim has since been released from the hospital.
Anyone with any additional information regarding this case is asked to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 733-6218.
