Merced police said Wednesday they have launched an internal affairs investigation into an incident that left a Merced man with a bleeding, swollen face and other injuries. Capt. Bimley West … Click to Continue »
Read More »Family of inmate beaten to death in Merced jail files $2 million lawsuit
The family of a Los Banos man who was beaten to death last year at the Merced County jail has filed a wrongful death lawsuit seeking $ 2 million. Aaron Bonilla, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County jail inmate dies two weeks after he was beaten while in custody
A 31-year-old Los Banos man died Sunday, about two weeks after he was beaten by other inmates at the Merced County jail, the Sheriff’s Office confirmed Monday. Aaron J. Bonilla … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ex-Los Banos priest charged in second child porn case beaten in jail
A 67-year-old former Catholic priest in Los Banos appeared in court Friday, a day after was beaten in jail by another inmate. Robert E. Gamel, who is facing his second … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man opened fire into a crowd in 2014 after he was beaten up. On Monday, he was sentenced to 39 years to life in prison.
A 26-year-old Merced man was sentenced Monday to 39 years to life in prison in connection with a 2014 drive-by shooting that left one man injured. Michael E. Janes was … Click to Continue »
Read More »Supervisors reject claims from family of inmate beaten to death
Alejandro Vega beaten in jail dormitory, found dead Sept. 20 Six fellow gang members accused of murder Vega’s parents file claims for unlimited damages, which were rejected by board … Click to Continue »
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