Kenneth Bratton, 43, was arrested Thursday, April 3, 2025, after allegedly firing at Tulare County Sheriff’s deputies during an eviction attempt in Porterville. (Tulare County SO)
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A Porterville man accused of opening fire on Tulare County Sheriff’s deputies during an attempted eviction was arrested late Thursday, authorities said.
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Deputies tracked down Kenneth Bratton, 43, around 9:45 p.m. at a home in the 9000 block of Road 256 in Terra Bella, where he was taken into custody, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
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Bratton faces charges of attempted murder.
Earlier that day, deputies attempted to serve an eviction notice at a home in the 600 block of West Mulberry in Porterville when they discovered Bratton had an outstanding warrant, officials said.
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A struggle broke out as deputies tried to detain him, and Bratton allegedly pulled out a gun and fired. No one was injured, and Bratton fled.
Authorities urge anyone with information related to the case to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 733-6218.
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