A month-long trial ended Friday in Merced County when a former pastor was convicted of raping his two adopted daughters for many years before shooting them and another man in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ex-Merced detective resigns after being accused of embezzlement, DA’s office says
The veteran investigator for the Merced Police Department who has been accused of embezzling money from the police union resigned Friday, according to the Merced County District Attorney’s Office. Former … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ex-Merced detective accused by police union of embezzlement, investigator says
A longtime Merced police detective used police union funds to finance trips to Las Vegas, where he rented a limousine as part of a pattern of embezzlement and misappropriation of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ex-Merced County teacher sentenced to jail time for sex with student
Former Dos Palos High School math teacher Craig Branstetter was sentenced last week to one year in jail and five years on probation for having a sexual relationship with an … 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 »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 »
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