Tulare County Sheriff's deputy arrested for domestic violence in Visalia, police say

VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- A lawman with the Tulare County Sheriff's Office has been arrested for home violence, Visalia Police say.

On January 2, Visalia Police officers were notified astir a reported home unit incident.

Officers went to a location adjacent James Court, southbound of Caldwell Avenue, and arrested the suspect, 55-year-old Steven Montano.

The Tulare County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Montano has been placed connected administrative permission during the investigation.

Despite the transgression happening successful Tulare County, Montano has been booked into the Kings County Jail.

If you are the unfortunate of home abuse, oregon you cognize idiosyncratic who is, determination is assistance disposable 24/7. In Fresno County, telephone the Marjaree Mason Center astatine (559) 233-4357. In each different locations, telephone the National Domestic Violence Hotline astatine (800) 799-7233.