Corcoran, California – Two cemetery vandalism incidents in Kings County are under investigation after headstones and fencing were damaged in Corcoran and near Hanford, prompting a public request for information.
According to the Kings County Sheriff’s Office, the first incident occurred on Saturday, when a vehicle allegedly entered Corcoran Cemetery, struck an exterior fence, damaged multiple headstones, and then exited the property through another fence. The extent of the damage is still being assessed, and no suspect information has been released.
A second incident was reported the following day at Calvary Cemetery in the Home Gardens area of Hanford, where several headstones were vandalized. Investigators say this incident occurred on Sunday and appears to be unrelated to the Corcoran Cemetery damage.
Sheriff’s officials emphasized that both cases remain active investigations. Detectives have not confirmed whether surveillance footage, vehicle debris, or witnesses have been identified at either location.
Cemetery vandalism can carry felony charges in California, particularly when property damage exceeds specific dollar thresholds or involves cultural or religious sites. Authorities did not release estimated repair costs or confirm whether the Corcoran incident is being treated as a hit-and-run property damage case.
Residents who live near either cemetery or who may have seen suspicious activity during the late hours surrounding the incidents are encouraged to come forward. Commuters and nearby residents may have dashcam footage that could assist investigators.
Anyone with information related to either incident is asked to contact Detective Tyler Haener with the Kings County Sheriff’s Office at 559-852-4546.
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