Detectives

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The Detective section of the department handles the most complex law enforcement investigations confronted by the Sheriff's Office. 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 detectives who are assigned to investigate major crimes which occur throughout the county and 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 share information with the Detectives, you can contact them at the following:

TIP Hotline                                                     559-852-4554

TIP Line email address: detectives@countyofkings.com

Kings County Sheriff - Main Telephone  
    

(559) 852-2790 

Commander Loren Bettencourt
loren.bettencourt@co.kings.ca.us 

(559) 852-4645

Detective Sgt. Kevin Smyres
kevin.smyres@co.kings.ca.us

(559) 852-2799
Detective Josh Chavez
(559) 852-4603
Detective D.J. Vargas
(559) 852-2829
Detective Tyler Haener
(559) 852-2818
Detective Justin Shortnancy
(559) 852-4627
Detective Eathan Hakker
(559) 852-2807
 

Rural Crimes Unit

 
Detective Carlos Santos - Supervisor
(559) 852-4842
Detective Cesar Estrada  (559) 852-4643
Vacant
DA Investigator Brett Ward  (559) 852-2804