A man was arrested on Friday in Atwater after allegedly threatening his girlfriend and taking her car keys, the Atwater Police Department reported. A woman told officers her boyfriend, Filiberto … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man who killed girlfriend with his own weight sentenced in plea deal
A Merced man who killed his girlfriend by putting his weight upon her was sentenced Thursday to serve 11 years in state prison as part of a plea deal. Jose … Click to Continue »
Read More »Girlfriend pleads not guilty in crash that killed retired court commissioner
Jacqulin Calixtro pleaded not guilty Monday morning in Merced Superior Court to charges related to the June crash that killed her boyfriend, retired Merced County court commissioner Ralph Cook. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos teacher and girlfriend scheduled to appear in court
Gary Bettencourt and Devyn Egan have pleaded not guilty to having sex with teen students Lawyers previously requested an extension on hearing for more time to collect evidence Investigation into Bettencourt led to arrest of Los Banos police officer Dusty Norris … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man released early from prison arrested for choking girlfriend
Gregory Ferguson strangled girlfriend until she nearly was unconscious – twice Argument allegedly stemmed from rocks being knocked down the stairs Ferguson released from prison early on AB109, police say … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man, girlfriend accused of operating ‘chop shop’
Two people arrested Thursday Deputies say suspected ‘chop shop’ operated on Ashby Road At least four stolen vehicles have been found, deputies say … Click to Continue »
Read More »Pre-trial hearing for Los Banos teacher, girlfriend sex-crimes case delayed
Pre-preliminary hearing delayed to June 22 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Turlock man convicted of holding girlfriend captive in dog crate
Defendant pleaded ‘No contest,’ faces 10 years in prison Victim encaged in large dog crate three to five times a week Suspect battered victim, smeared dog feces on her … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hearing set sex-crimes case against Los Banos teacher, girlfriend
Los Banos teacher charged with 13 felonies alleging a sex with students His 22-year-old girlfriend is charged with having sex with one student Both defendants have pleaded not guilty … Click to Continue »
Read More »Teen mows lawns to pay for first ‘real’ date with girlfriend
Freshman mows lawns to raise money for first ‘real’ date with girlfriend Customer impressed with work ethic posts photo, message on Facebook Commenters near and far love the lesson to be learned from young man … Click to Continue »
Read More »Teen mows lawns to pay for first ‘real’ date with girlfriend
Freshman mows lawns to raise money for first ‘real’ date with girlfriend Customer impressed with work ethic posts photo, message on Facebook Commenters near and far love the lesson to be learned from young man … Click to Continue »
Read More »Man shot by bystanders following argument with girlfriend
Victim was shot in the legs, injuries were not life-threatening A motive for the shooting remains unknown Police say victim is a known gang member, but violence may not be gang related … Click to Continue »
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