Rural Crime Task Force

The Rural Crime Task Force, commonly known as the "Ag Unit" of the Sheriff's Office, is an investigation unit consisting of three Detectives.

This unit's sole responsibility is to investigate any property crime against a farmer, rancher, agricultural-related business or industry which takes place in the unincorporated rural areas of Kings County, and impacts the victim's commercial production, distribution, or economic livelihood derived from agricultural products, livestock, petroleum, chemicals, farm implements and equipment.

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Kings County Ag Crimes Unit

P.O Box 986 Hanford, CA 93232
Office number: (559) 584-1431

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If you are calling to report a crime
please call:
584-9276 or 911 for emergency

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We work closely with Rural Crime Task Force members from neighboring county Sheriff's Departments, with the goal of prevention and detection of agricultural crimes, along with apprehension of offenders.  We maintain close contact with our local farmers as well, and keep them informed through crime prevention presentations and publications. 

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The Rural Crime Task Force investigators can be reached at the following numbers: 

Kings County Main Telephone
Detective Clay Crippen	584-1431 Ext. 4843
Detective Charles Buhl	584-1431 Ext. 4844
Detective Trevor Lopes	584-1431 Ext. 4842
	584-1431 Ext. 4840