Detectives

The Detective section of the department handles the most complex law enforcement investigations confronted by the Sheriff's Department. From the crime of murder to large thefts, the detective unit is responsible for investigating a myriad of crimes.

The unit is made up of five detectives who are assigned to investigate major crimes which occur throughout the county and three detectives who are assigned to investigate agricultural crimes (Rural Crime Task Force). The Support Division is supervised by the Detective Sergeant under the command of a Sheriff's Commander.

The detectives have investigated many violent crimes and have successfully been able to prosecute the criminal offenders. Sheriff detectives focus on maintaining a positive working relationship with the community in an attempt to protect our citizens.
Additionally, they continue to work in concert with many local agencies as well as State and Federal agencies to provide the best service possible.
To catch a glimpse of some the violent criminals the detectives are looking for surf to the Warrants Page. There you will see some of Kings County's Most Wanted.

To share information with the Detectives, you can contact them in the following ways:

Kings County Main Telephone (559) 582-3211   Commander Rene Hanavan Ext.  2886  Cell# (559) 469-6152 Detective Sgt. Rick Bradford Ext. 2819, Cell # (559) 469-2682 Detective Anthony Brandt Ext. 2805 Cell# (559)469-4029     Detective Robert Flores  Ext. 2804, Cell# (559) 469-6132 Detective Thomas Wilcox Ext. 2817 Cell# (559)469-2555     Detective Robert Waggle Ext. 2807 Cell# (559) 469-4508

Avenal Substation Main Telephone (559) 386-5351   Detective Shawn McRae Cell# (559)469-2727

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