An active shooter has been reported at Golden Valley High School, according to police, though the validity of the reports has not been confirmed. Police are blocking streets in the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced police arrested a gang member, they said. Here’s why
A man described as a gang member by police was arrested after being found with a gun on Wednesday, police said. The Gang Violence Suppression Unit conducted a probation search … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s what immigrant advocates said about ICE arrests in Merced County
Local advocates are calling on elected officials, law enforcement and allies in Merced County to unite against the recent deportation efforts happening in Atwater and surrounding areas. Five men in … Click to Continue »
Read More »She exited a car and walked in Atwater Subway. But it wasn’t her car, police said
A 20-year-old Merced woman was arrested Tuesday after Atwater Police said the vehicle she was riding in was stolen. An Atwater police officer saw a car Tuesday near Applegate Road … Click to Continue »
Read More »Planada driver suspected of DUI in crash near Le Grand, police said
A 23-year-old Planada man suffered major injuries in a suspected single-vehicle DUI crash, according to California Highway Patrol. A 2003 Ford Explorer driven by 23-year-old Planada resident Mario Barragan was … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced gang member arrested after these were found in home, police said
A Merced resident was arrested after the Merced Police Department’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit found him in possession of stolen weapons and ammunition, according to a news release. Benjamin Chandler … Click to Continue »
Read More »He threatened Atwater Target employees as he fled with items, police said
A Merced resident was arrested after Atwater Target employees positively identified him as the man who threatened them before fleeing the store with merchandise, police said. The incident occurred on … Click to Continue »
Read More »He threatened Atwater Target LP as he fled with items, police said
A Merced resident was arrested after Atwater Target employees positively identified him as the man who threatened them before fleeing the store with merchandise, police said. The incident occurred on … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s what residents said about the removal of the Atwater police chief
The fallout from last month’s removal of the Atwater police chief continued this week with some residents defending Samuel Joseph, while others, including the police union president, said the department … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pickup truck flees after causing 3-car collision in Merced, police said
A woman suffered minor injuries Friday night after a hit-and-run in which a pickup truck reportedly cut her off, causing her to swerve and lead into a three-car collision on … Click to Continue »
Read More »He shot at a car and threw away these items before his arrest, Atwater police said
Atwater police arrested a 42-year-old Winton resident early Monday after he reportedly shot at a car of people. At Atwater patrol officer was near East Bellevue Road and Buhach Road … Click to Continue »
Read More »This is the man Merced police said was killed after he broke into a home
The man killed this week in Merced after kicking in the door of a north Merced condominium has been identified, according to law enforcement. Moana John LogoLogo, 33, of Merced … Click to Continue »
Read More »He said he’d ‘shoot up the place,’ Atwater police said. Here’s where police found him
Police arrested a man carrying a gun who had threatened to “shoot up the place” at an Atwater home on Thursday, officers said. Police took a report from a homeowner … Click to Continue »
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