A Dos Palos man says law enforcement officers have not explained why they came onto his property about a month ago, killed his dog and urinated on a fence. George … Click to Continue »
Read More »3 men charged with battery on police officers in 2017 hookah lounge melee in Merced
Criminal charges were filed Friday against three men accused of assaulting Merced police officers during a melee last year at a downtown hookah lounge that angered many and triggered protests … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced officers searched inside Auto Zone for this gang member with a gun, police say
Two Merced gang members were arrested Thursday after officers found them in possession of firearms, according to Merced Police. The police department’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit at about 4:24 p.m. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced refuses to release police video footage of alleged altercation with officers
The city of Merced denied a public records request for body or dashboard camera footage from the arrest of William Colbert, a black man in Merced who said he was … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police chief says Atwater schools are safe in new plan to rotate campus officers
Staffing issues in the Atwater Police Department have led to some changes in how officers oversee a local high school campus, giving rise to questions from the public about school … Click to Continue »
Read More »Man draws gun on two Los Banos businesses, leads officers on pursuit, police say
A San Francisco man was arrested Wednesday morning after reportedly attempting to rob two Los Banos businesses and leading officers on a high-speed pursuit, according to authorities. Los Banos Police … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here are the newest Merced officers in command positions
Three Merced officers took promotions in the department and were sworn in this week. Interim Police Chief Christopher Goodwin oversaw the ceremonies that swore in Lt. Alan Ward, Sgt. Edward … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater police officers injured during struggle, stun gun used
Three Atwater police officers suffered minor injuries, including one officer who was bitten on his hand, during a struggle with a wanted man, the Police Department said. Officers Lorin Mann, … Click to Continue »
Read More »He used a victim as a human shield before he fought with Atwater police, officers say
A man was taken to a hospital with injuries after he assaulted someone and tried to resist police officers on Friday, the Atwater Police Department reported. Officers were investigating a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced police officers take students holiday shopping
Officers from the Merced Police Department took Merced City School District students to the Merced Mall on Thursday Dec. 14, 2017 for the annual Shop With a Cop event. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »He tried to run from Atwater police, officers say. This is where his car got stuck
A man suspected of domestic violence was arrested in the early morning hours on Tuesday after a pursuit by an Atwater officer, police said. An officer saw 22-year-old Jesus Guevara … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater robbery suspect tried to hide from police under a blanket, officers say
A 25-year-old Atwater man with a lengthy arrest record struggled with two store clerks late Wednesday while trying to steal liquor, shaving safety razors and an umbrella, the Police Department … Click to Continue »
Read More »He tried to run from police but fell into a swimming pool, officers say
Two suspects were arrested on gun and drug allegations after attempting to flee police in Los Banos, according to the Police Department. Los Banos police officer Richard Mancera was patrolling … Click to Continue »
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