Top 10 fugitive captured in Tulare with help of public, deputies say

Isaiah Varela
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Top 10 fugitive captured in Tulare with help of public, deputies say

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A top 10 fugitive that was previously sought by deputies has been captured in Tulare following a pursuit on Friday, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office announced.

Tulare Co. Sheriff’s seek help locating man from most wanted list

Deputies reported after receiving information from the public, they were able to track down 19-year-old Luis Lomeli of Orosi and execute a search warrant. Lomeli was taken into custody after a multi-block chase.

During their search, investigators say they found three guns, including a short-barreled style assault rifle, and drugs for sale, including Fentanyl.

Detectives say Lomeli was wanted for a felony domestic violence warrant and a short pursuit with deputies where he discarded a loaded gun.

Deputies say he was arrested at home along with five other people.

The sheriff’s office thanks the public for their help in locating Lomeli.

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