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Read More »Can you identify these possible suspects in a Merced County homicide case?
Three years ago this week, 20-year-old Erain Sandoval was shot to death in Delhi. No arrests have ever been made. Wednesday marked the three-year anniversary of Sandoval’s death. Merced County … Click to Continue »
Read More »State department memo boosts case to stay in Paris climate pact
An internal State Department memo says the Paris climate accord imposes few obligations on the U.S., bolstering the case for Trump administration officials who want to stay in the deal. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man arrested in car theft case
A 20-year-old Merced man whose arrest last year drew wide attention after his struggle with police officers was caught on video is back in custody again. Jordan Lloyd was arrested … Click to Continue »
Read More »Arrest made in Merced homicide case
A murder mystery that began two months ago when the body of a 30-year-old Chinese immigrant was found in a trash bin in a dark Merced alleyway ended Friday with the arrest of a 50-year-old San Francisco man in a case police say involves romantic entanglements, human trafficking, and deadly …
Read More »In Case You Missed It. This week in Merced in Review
It was a long, busy news week nationally fueled by a U.S. missile strike in Syria, the naming of a new Supreme Court justice and an ongoing probe involving allegations … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘Frustrated’ father or ‘tragic accident’? Merced jury hears Gustine infant death case
Prosecutors on Wednesday described a Gustine man accused of killing his son as a frustrated parent who “never wanted to be a father,” while his defense attorney said he’s the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos corruption case gets Santa Clara judge
A Los Banos public corruption case will be tried by a judge from another county after a Merced County judge recused himself Wednesday. Judge Paul C. Lo on Wednesday removed … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced police seeking public’s help locating suspect in drug, gun case
Investigators seized an AR-15 rifle Tuesday, along with more than a pound of suspected methamphetamine and five grams of cocaine, according to a statement from the Merced Police Department. Officers … Click to Continue »
Read More »Modesto man wanted in south Merced homicide case
An 18-year-old Modesto man wanted in connection with a Merced homicide slipped through a police perimeter Wednesday and remains on the run. A murder warrant has been issued for Joseph … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos man wanted in firearms, drug case in Merced
Merced police investigators are looking for a 20-year-old Los Banos man wanted in connection with an illegal weapons case. A warrant has been issued for Joshua Corona, whom police described … Click to Continue »
Read More »Former Dos Palos basketball coach arrested in child sex crimes case
A Dos Palos teacher has been arrested on child sex crimes allegations, Dos Palos Police Chief Barry Mann confirmed. Chowchilla resident Craig Michael Branstetter, 43, was booked at 5:07 p.m. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Downtown Los Banos businessman arrested in shooting case denies charges
The owner of a downtown Los Banos tattoo business has been arrested on a weapons allegation after police said he fired several shots in the air during a confrontation with … Click to Continue »
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