Suspects arrested after firing several rounds at home in Porterville, police say

Two men were arrested and now face multiple charges after police say they fired several rounds at a home on June 22 in Porterville.

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The Porterville Police Department says Rogelio Martinez Jr., 21, and Jose Alfredo Tapia, 24, were arrested after they drove to a home in the 300 block of North Villa Street around 12:45 a.m. and fired several rounds before taking off.

Officers say they were able to catch up with Martinez around 3:33 a.m. following an enforcement stop and took him into custody. Tapia, police say, was later found in a home in the 300 block of North Villa Street, close to where the shooting took place, and was also arrested.

According to investigators, officers found a ghost gun during a search of Tapia’s home and say it’s likely the gun that was used during the shooting.

Martinez was booked into the Tulare County Jail where he faces the following charges:

• Discharge of a firearm with gross negligence
• Assault with a deadly weapon
• Conspiracy
• Obstruct executive officer
• Two misdemeanor warrants

Tapia was also booked into the Tulare County Jail and faces:

• Discharge of a firearm with gross negligence
• Assault with a deadly weapon
• Possession of ammunition by a convicted felon
• Driving with a suspended license
• Conspiracy

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The Porterville Police Department says anyone with information involving the shooting can call 559-782-7400.