About 90 marijuana plants discovered, police say Two homes, storage unit searched Police report finding evidence of theft of electricity … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater man arrested after foot chase
A brief foot chase ended Thursday in Atwater with a man with a lengthy criminal history behind bars, the Police Department reported. Mark Wayne Barnes, 26, allegedly was in possession … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County man arrested, stolen vehicle recovered, police say
Vehicle recovered before owner knew it was stolen, police say … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man arrested after vehicle chase in stolen car, police say
Short police chase ended with arrest Police said vehicle driven by suspect had been stolen that day … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man arrested in connection with Gracey School burglary
Traffic stop leads police to evidence of school burglary, officers say Investigators also find jewelry they believe was stolen in separate burglary One man was arrested … Click to Continue »
Read More »Madera man arrested after manhunt
A manhunt ended late Tuesday in outside Madera with a 34-year-old man behind bars, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office reported. Johnathan D. Daniels was captured in a rural area north … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man released early from prison arrested for choking girlfriend
Gregory Ferguson strangled girlfriend until she nearly was unconscious – twice Argument allegedly stemmed from rocks being knocked down the stairs Ferguson released from prison early on AB109, police say … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gang member arrested while trying to cash stolen check in Atwater
Check was stolen out of Merced Ulises Alvarez Monge tried cashing the check at Bank of America in Atwater Save Mart Suspect tried to flee multiple times … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced woman arrested on suspicion of arson, child endangerment
Karen Ann Moore told investigators she set the fire, wanted to kill herself, police say Her child, a 7-month-old boy, was not injured Multiple residents were displaced as a result of the fire … Click to Continue »
Read More »Driver arrested after high-speed chase in Atwater
42-year-old arrested after high-speed chase through Atwater streets Driver jailed on suspicion of drug possession, other charges … Click to Continue »
Read More »4 arrested in Merced gang investigation, police say
The Merced Police Department’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit has arrested four people in connection with an investigation into alleged gang activity, the Police Department reported Friday. The investigation May 27 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater man arrested after 100 mph chase in Merced County
Suspect captured in Winton Pursuing officer crashed into a fence, was not injured … Click to Continue »
Read More »One arrested in Winton after high-speed chase in stolen car
19-year-old suspect was driving a stolen Prius, deputies say Chase reached speeds of more than 100 mph A deputy on his way home from work spotted the vehicle and gave chase … Click to Continue »
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