Violent crime in Merced rose in 2017 by 13 percent compared to the previous year, though overall crime rose by just 1 percent in the same amount of time, according … Click to Continue »
Read More »Dozens in Merced march so loved ones lost in violent crimes are remembered
Gloria Aguirre stood in the parking lot of Tenaya Middle School on W 8th Street in Merced on Sunday. It was the spot her son was shot to death about … Click to Continue »
Read More »Dozens march to raise awarness and remember those lost in violent killings
People in Merced marched from Tenaya Middle School to M and 13th streets on Sunday Feb. 18, 2017 in honor of those who were lost in violent killings. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »Violent child molester released from Merced Jail. ‘It was a screw up,’ sheriff says
A 38-year-old Merced man who pleaded guilty to repeatedly molesting a 5-year-girl disappeared while in custody more than two weeks ago and the public was not informed, a Merced Sun-Star … Click to Continue »
Read More »One arrested in violent gang attack in Merced County. Deputies seek public’s help
One man has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Santa Nella with suspected street-gang ties, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office reported. Osvaldo Fernandez-Montano, 20, was booked into the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced deputies say violent attack may be gang-related
Merced sheriff’s detectives are seeking five people in connection with the weekend shooting of a Santa Nella man in an attack investigators believe may be gang related. The victim, described … Click to Continue »
Read More »Traffic argument turns violent at busy intersection in Merced
A 35-year-old Merced man has been identified by police as the suspect in the alleged assault of a 67-year-old man during a traffic dispute. Jonathan S. Randol, 35, was arrested … Click to Continue »
Read More »Inmate stabbed in Merced County jail – third violent attack in two weeks
An inmate was hospitalized Wednesday after being attacked by multiple other inmates at the John Latorraca Correctional Facility, sheriff’s officials reported. Officers were present during a clothing exchange in the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Jail inmate hospitalized after violent gang-related attack
A 31-year-old inmate at Merced County Jail was violently assaulted in his cell Sunday afternoon, sheriff’s officials reported. The victim was found lying on the ground during security checks at … Click to Continue »
Read More »Suspect in violent armed robberies is arrested after chase on Fresno, Madera freeways
A man sought in a string of violent armed robberies in Fresno and Madera counties was captured Thursday after a wild high-speed rush-hour pursuit through the two counties. Johnny Barajas, … 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 »
Read More »Violent Kagome scenario displays inter-agency emergency response cooperation
Thursday’s drill help prepares county emergency responders for active-shooter situation Some 115 people took part in the two-hour exercise … Click to Continue »
Read More »Emergency responders train on violent incidents at UC Merced
More than 10 agencies participate in training Main objective is to save as many lives as possible Law enforcement and paramedics respond to scene as a unit instead of separately … Click to Continue »
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