Gunfire in his backyard drew the cops’ attention. Then they found a stash of meth

When neighbors called Visalia police to report that a man was firing a gun repeatedly in his backyard just after 11 p.m. Friday, responding officers found more than a handgun and ammunition.

Inside the home on the 1300 block of North Park Street, police reportedly also found 11 grams of methamphetamine and the alleged gunman, Jose Luis Placencia-Ayala, 45, who they say was high on meth.

Placencia-Ayala was arrested and charged with negligent discharge of a weapon as well as drug-related charges. He also had a DUI arrest warrant.

Injuries or damages were not reported due to the shooting. It was unknown why the man allegedly fired the gun multiple times.

This story was originally published November 4, 2017 at 9:31 AM with the headline "Gunfire in his backyard drew the cops’ attention. Then they found a stash of meth."