Tulare police arrested a Visalia man Thursday in connection with a severe assault that left a man hospitalized.

Officers were called to the 800 block of East Sonora Avenue on Nov. 7 at about 8:15 p.m. for a reported assault. Upon arrival, they found a male victim who had been “severely” beaten with a blunt object. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Investigators identified Isaiah Castro of Visalia as a suspect and obtained an arrest warrant.

On Thursday, the Tulare Police Department SWAT team, with additional officers, served the warrant at a residence in the 2500 block of South Court Street in Visalia.

Castro was taken into custody without incident.

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The investigation remains active. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Vasquez at (559

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