Angry tears streamed down the faces of parents, aunts and grandparents Wednesday as each stood to face the man who sexually abused two young children from their family, describing him … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ex-Merced CHP officer found not guilty of child molestation
Gilbert Gutierrez wiped tears from his eyes Tuesday afternoon as a Merced County jury said he was not guilty of child molestation. The 39-year-old ex-California Highway Patrol officer was acquitted … Click to Continue »
Read More »With program in limbo, Merced parents face child care shortage
An extended-day program for students in the Merced City School District faces possible elimination for a second time as officials say they need to raise rates to cover expenses. Elimination … Click to Continue »
Read More »Trial begins for ex-Merced County CHP officer charged with child molestation
Opening statements are expected Friday morning in the trial of a former California Highway Patrol officer accused of molesting a 10-year-old girl in Merced County. Gilbert Gutierrez, 39, has pleaded … Click to Continue »
Read More »Trial beginning for ex-Merced CHP officer charged with child molestation
Jury selection is underway this morning for a 39-year-old former California Highway Patrol officer accused of molesting a 10-year-old girl in Merced County. Gilbert Gutierrez has pleaded not guilty to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Iowa sex offender sentenced to 20 years for child porn involving Merced County teen
An Iowa man received a 20-year prison term for receiving child pornography involving six underage girls, including a 15-year-old from Merced County. Jacob Watters, 24, was sentenced Jan. 24 in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Costa vows to fight Trump order trapping Los Banos man, child overseas
U.S. Rep. Jim Costa on Monday pledged to help a Los Banos man and his 12-year-old daughter return home to Merced County “as soon as possible and safely” and also … Click to Continue »
Read More »UC Merced to host presentation on child development and family relationships
Researchers and professors will be speaking Saturday at UC Merced about family relationships and early childhood development for the fourth annual Symposium of the Child and Family. This year’s theme … Click to Continue »
Read More »Sentencing delayed again for man convicted of molesting child in Merced County
Court proceedings were shelved again Monday for a man convicted of molesting a 4-year-old Merced County girl. Lonnie Lee Poslof Jr. was found guilty Dec. 9 of three counts of … 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 »Atwater mother convicted of felony child endangerment in toddler’s death
Levi Klaas was just 2 years old when he was left alone in a bedroom for more than half a day. When his mother finally checked on him, he’d been … Click to Continue »
Read More »Family suing former Merced doctor charged with child molestation
The family of three young alleged victims is suing a former Golden Valley Health Centers pediatrician who disappeared while facing child molestation charges. If Carlos G. Teran Miranda, former Golden … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chowchilla child accidentally shot was son of correctional officer
The Chowchilla child who died after a sibling accidentally fired a handgun was the 1-year-old son of a correctional officer, Chowchilla Police Chief David Riviere confirmed. The boy died Wednesday … Click to Continue »
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