By The Porterville Recorder :

A routine patrol after 6 p.m. Monday in the area of Holcomb Street and Tyler Avenue in Porterville resulted in the discovery of a man carrying a concealed weapon.

Tulare County Sheriff’s Department deputies stopped Anthony Martinez, 20, who was reportedly carrying a concealed short-barreled shotgun.

Anthony was arrested, taken to the Porterville substation and booked on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon.

The case was under investigation.

Contact Sarah Elizabeth Villicana at 784-5000, Ext. 1045, or svillicana@portervillerecorder.com.