Charges Filed against St. Patrick’s Day Vandal

District Attorney Tim Ward has announced criminal charges against Frank Higareda, age 29, related to a series of vandalism incidents that occurred in downtown Visalia on March 17, 2018.

Higareda is charged with nine felony counts of vandalism over $400 in damage. If convicted on all counts, Higareda faces the possibility of over 8 years in prison.

Higareda is expected to be arraigned this afternoon at the county Pre-Trial Facility. A further court date will be set at that time.

Media inquiries can be directed to the Office of the District Attorney, County of Tulare Assistant District Attorney Kerri Lopez (559) 636-5494