Atwater police seized nearly 30 grams of suspected methamphetamine and heroin during a routine traffic stop that landed a 31-year-old year man behind bars. Rene P. Williams was booked into … Click to Continue »
Read More »3 Merced County jail inmates cut and stabbed during argument among gang members
An argument among Norteno gang members escalated this week at the Merced County jail with three people sent to the hospital, including one man who was stabbed, the Merced County … Click to Continue »
Read More »Three men arrested during a party in Atwater, police say
A party that lasted until early Sunday morning in Atwater ended with with three men being arrested after reports of a man trying to enter with a gun and a … Click to Continue »
Read More »CHP dog sniffs out cocaine during traffic stop in Merced County
An Arizona man is behind bars in Merced County Jail after a California Highway Patrol dog sniffed out drugs in his car Monday night during a traffic stop, officers said. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Baby who fell from bleachers during Atwater graduation expected to recover
An 11-month-old girl broke her arm and suffered several cuts after falling from the top of the bleachers at Atwater High School during Thursday’s graduation ceremony, police reported. Several officers … Click to Continue »
Read More »Man found with knife, gun and drugs during Atwater traffic stop, police say
A traffic stop in Atwater landed a 53-year-old Merced man in jail after officers found a knife, gun and drugs in the car, police reported. An Atwater police officer stopped … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater man who evaded police during chase captured hiding in bathroom, officers say
An Atwater man suspected of leading police on a lengthy chase earlier this month was captured late Thursday, hiding in the bathroom of a home on Linden Avenue, the Police … Click to Continue »
Read More »5 injured, including pregnant woman, during crash in South Merced
Five people, including a young pregnant woman, suffered minor injuries Thursday when two cars collided in South Merced, flipping one of the vehicles on its roof, the Merced Police Department … Click to Continue »
Read More »Two gang members and convicted felons arrested during traffic stop
Two convicted felons and gang members were arrested for possessing firearms during a traffic stop by the Merced Police Department’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit, police officials said. On Saturday at … Click to Continue »
Read More »Bike safety awareness is focus in Merced during National Bike Month
For the month of May, Merced cyclists are encouraging the community to ride their bike to work or school and go for a group bike ride during the nationally recognized … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater council members say they maintained Brown Act rules during restaurant meeting
Three Atwater City Council members and a candidate for city manager met at an Atwater restaurant this week after a council meeting, council members confirmed Thursday, raising questions about procedure. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sustainability is the focus during Earth Day festivities at UC Merced
Scholars Lane at UC Merced was lined with informational booths, games, and food vendors on Thursday, for the purpose of celebrating the annual Earth Day Festival. “We’re here to educate … Click to Continue »
Read More »Loved ones lost to violent crimes to be remembered during Victim Rights ceremony
Courthouse park in Merced this week will be a place for those to remember and honor loved ones they lost due to violent crimes. The Merced County District’s Attorney’s office … Click to Continue »
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