29-year-old Merced man charged with gross vehicular manslaughter, drunken driving Authorities say the defendant has two prior DUI arrests on his record A 67-year-old grandmother of 10 died in the March 30 crash … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced gang member appears on armed-robbery charges
27-year-old admitted gang member has pleaded not guilty He was found not guilty of attempted murder in 2014 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man arrested by federal agents on drug charges
A 38-year-old Merced man has been arrested on charges of selling cocaine and marijuana on dark-web markets, including the Silk Road, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday. David Ryan … Click to Continue »
Read More »Judge dismisses one of three charges against Livingston police officer
Officer has been accused of police brutality Judge dismissed misdemeanor charge, but two felony charges remain Officer, city of Livingston also face civil lawsuit … Click to Continue »
Read More »Delhi homicide victim identified; murder charges filed
A man shot and killed Friday in Delhi has been identified as a 23-year-old Merced man. Abram Sigula Hernandez died at a Modesto hospital after he was shot while in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater flight school owner pleads not guilty to felony charges
Daniel Yoon pleaded not guilty to four felony charges He is accused of falsifying corporate records and forgery Sierra Academy of Aeronautics continues to operate … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sex Offender Facing Multiple Child Molestation Charges
The allegations are appalling, and it all started with a tip that 40-year-old Cornelio Jimenez was distributing child pornography. "These images are pictures and videos of children, even as young as 6 months, being sexually abused," Sgt. Jeff Kertson with Central California ICAC said. Detectives with the Internet Crimes Against …
Read More »Merced pediatrician will now face molestation charges
A Merced pediatrician who is accused of child pornography is now facing molestation charges. Carlos Teran-Miranda, 35, is charged with molesting three children during medical exams. Investigators say the alleged victims are two boys, ages 6 and 8, and a 9-year-old girl. The doctor was first arrested back in February …
Read More »Charges Dismissed in Rim Fire Indictment
The fury of mother nature in 2013. The Rim Fire, burning out of control. Forcing people out of their homes. "I’m a little shook up…it’s in god’s hands, I just gotta let what happens, happen." What happened was pure devastation. 257-thousand acres scorched and homes destroyed, totaling 125 million dollars in …
Read More »Charges against Rim Fire suspect dismissed
A federal indictment filed against the man accused of starting the Rim Fire has been dismissed. According to a release from the U.S. Department of Justice, the case against 33-year-old Keith Emerald was dismissed after two government witnesses died in the last few months. One of the witnesses, a helicopter …
Read More »Former Cop Foster Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Drug Charges
In front of a crowded courtroom Friday afternoon a federal judge addressed Keith Foster and his codefendants. Foster stood at the front of the courtroom next to his attorney with his hands folded and looking down, Foster’s attorney entered a plea of not guilty. Foster and the codefendants are due …
Read More »Charges Not Dismissed Against Defendants In Chuckchansi Raid
The Chukchansi Casino case was back before a judge today. The popular Indian gaming resort has been closed since October after a rival faction armed with guns raided it. Today a judge decided the charges against thirteen defendants involved in the Chuckchansi Casino raid will not be dismissed due to …
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