Gang Violence Suppression Unit officers with Merced Police Department arrested two gang members Wednesday afternoon after finding a loaded gun in their car. Officers stopped two 21-year-old men, Daniel Reynoso … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos officer injured during chase and arrest
An officer suffered minor injuries during a lengthy foot chase that led to the arrest of a vehicle burglary suspect Wednesday morning, according to a Los Banos Police Department release. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced police arrest parolee with grim reaper-decorated handgun
A parolee with a gun hidden under the hood of his car in Merced was arrested on New Year’s Eve, according to police. Merced Police Department’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit … Click to Continue »
Read More »6-week investigation leads to arrest of Visalia man on cocaine charge
A man was arrested Friday in connection with the sale of cocaine in Visalia after a six-week investigation, police said. Sgt. Steve Scofield of the narcotics unit said Garian Martin, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Vandalism arrest made in Atwater
Atwater police early Thursday arrested a man suspected of spray-painting a city sidewalk, causing about $ 1,100 in damage. Officers were called around 7:30 a.m. to the area of East Bellevue … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police: Kidnapped victim’s cell phone call leads to suspect arrest
A cell phone call from a victim who was reportedly being held against her will in a car by her boyfriend led Los Banos police to stop the vehicle before … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced police arrest gang members with guns
Merced Police Department’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit arrested two men known for having gang ties last week after finding them with guns, police reported. Officers found 27-year-old Jesus Herrera on … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater man cited for resisting arrest after scuffle
An Atwater man was cited and released from jail on Thursday after a lengthy struggle with an Atwater police officer. Alexander Reynaga, 28, was reported about 2:30 p.m. for trying … Click to Continue »
Read More »Jones’ attorney addresses arrest
Tommy Jones, Los Banos school board member and former mayor, turned himself in on Wednesday. His attorney, Kevin Little, said outside the Merced County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday that Jones is suspected of bribery and likely will appear in court on Friday. … Click to Continue »
Read More »DA’s press conference on bribery arrest
Merced County District Attorney Larry Morse II addresses the arrest of Merced Union High School trustee Greg Opinski on Monday, Aug. 29, 2016. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston police arrest church burglary suspects
Three people have been arrested in connection with a recent burglary at a Livingston church, the Police Department reported Monday. April Coronado, 29 and Josh Silva, 31, were arrested by … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater officer uses baton to arrest ‘combative’ suspect
A 38-year-old man was hospitalized after being struck by a police baton during an arrest in Atwater early Tuesday, police said. Sergio Luna was struck after he became “combative” while … Click to Continue »
Read More »Deputy: Merced College president pushed him to arrest board member, investigate staff
Sergeant says the president considered hiring a private investigator He said president pressured him to make an arrest that wasn’t warranted Walsh refuses to speak to the Sun-Star about the alleged incidents … Click to Continue »
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