Porterville man arrested on identity theft charges

A Porterville man was arrested on fraud and identity theft charges after high-value items were found in his home. - The suspect, Alexander Sanchez, 31, used a stolen credit card for sports-related purchases over several months.

- Police responded to a fraud report on April 11 and identified Sanchez as the suspect. - A search of his home revealed high-value items purchased with the stolen card.

- Sanchez was arrested without incident on May 27 and booked into Tulare County South County Detention Facility. The arrest highlights ongoing efforts to combat identity theft and financial crimes in the region.