Attempted murder charges were filed Wednesday against a Merced pastor who allegedly shot three people last week, including two family members, in a case investigators have described as “bizarre,” “tragic” … Click to Continue »
Read More »Teen charged after police find loaded gun outside Atwater school dance
A night at a high school dance ended with one teenager facing a weapons charge after a police dog alerted officers to a car in the school parking lot, authorities … Click to Continue »
Read More »Arraignment for Los Banos trustee charged with corruption continued
The Friday arraignment of Los Banos Unified School District Trustee Tommy Jones on bribery charges was postponed to Oct. 19 to coincide with the arraignment of his co-defendant, Gregory Opinski. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos homicide suspects charged
The four family members suspected of killing a 35-year-old Los Banos resident last week were charged with murder Monday. Charles F. Lujan, 59, and Ronnie Lujan, 34, are being charged … Click to Continue »
Read More »Trial set for Gustine man charged with infant’s death
A September jury trial is set for a 26-year-old Gustine man charged with murder in connection with the death of his 9-month-old son. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man charged with murder in 2014 slaying
The victim, Steven Mays, was shot and killed Oct. 2, 2014 William Villegas, 21, was arrested Wednesday and has been charged with murder Police believe the slaying was gang related … Click to Continue »
Read More »Dos Palos man charged with murder in gang shooting
Jadira Bridget Torres Fuentes was shot and killed Monday Enrique Najera of Dos Palos was charged with murder Friday Second suspect in homicide sought by Merced County Sheriff’s Office … Click to Continue »
Read More »Search continues for Merced doctor charged with child molestation
Pediatrician failed to appear in court June 9, 2015 Charged with molesting three autistic children, filming people using clinic bathroom Defendant has been missing more than a year … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced cyclist, whose arrest was caught on video, has been charged
He was riding on a Main Street sidewalk Officers said he would not provide ID or submit to arrest A video of the arrest has circulated on YouTube … Click to Continue »
Read More »Jury weighs guilt of Merced man charged in killing of wife
Crisanto Bedolla charged with killing his wife at family barbecue Prosecutors say he acted in cold blood, should be convicted of first-degree murder Defense argues Bedolla acted in heat of passion, should be convicted of voluntary manslaughter … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos school board member charged with meth possession
Dominic J. Falasco also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia Falasco is Los Banos Unified School District board member, longtime defense attorney Mariposa County District Attorney Tom Cooke handling case … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos police officer, ex-teacher charged with sex crimes appears in court
Dusty Norris has been charged with having sex with two high school girls Norris was arrested Wednesday He briefly appeared in court Monday, but did not enter a plea … Click to Continue »
Read More »Teen charged with hate crime on Fresno Sikh man commits suicide
Alexis Mendoza, 17, died on April 19 Mendoza and another man charged with beating, running over Sikh man … Click to Continue »
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