Tag Archives: Merced

A massive gang crackdown in Merced County lands dozens of people behind bars.  After a very lengthy investigation, multiple law enforcement agencies searched for suspected criminals from below and above; targeting drug cartel and gang activity.  Violent crime has been at all time highs in the city of Merced for …

A major injury accident involving a big rig has caused the closure of southbound lanes of Highway 99 just south of Buhach in Merced County.That’s between the cities of Merced and Atwater.Highway Patrol officials report the southbound lanes of Highway 99 are completely closed in that area and the northbound …

Two men have been taken into custody after a high-speed chase ended near the city of Merced.  The chase resulted after the two suspects broke into a pharmacy on Nees and north Fresno, stealing prescription medication.  At least four agencies, including Fresno PD, Madera PD, California Highway Patrol and Madera …

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 …

A wind-blown grass fire spread to about 275 acres near the base of the San Luis Reservoir and Highway 152 yesterday. No people were hurt in fire, but Merced County firefighters had to rescue a baby deer. The fawn was having trouble breathing and firefighters gave it an oxygen mask. …

Forebay Fire Incident Information: Last Updated: May 11, 2015 12:15 pm Date/Time Started: May 11, 2015 10:26 am Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit County: Merced County Location: off Hwy 152 near the O’Neill Forebay Estimated – Containment: 275 acres – 100% contained

A fire burning at a Merced County dairy farm has burned about 800 tons of hay, causing about $ 250,000 in damages.  No one has been injured, and no structures have been damaged.  It started after 4 p.m. on a dairy farm near Hwy 59 and McNamara Road.  Smoke filled the sky for …

Protests were held in Merced on Saturday against animal cruelty, after a dog was brutally beaten with a machete and left for dead on Friday.   Merced Police have the two men in custody who they believe attacked Merced resident Ralph Guerrero’s husky. Aaron Carney, who is 29-years old, and …

Merced animal cruelty suspect arrested. Merced Police arrested the second suspect Aaron Carney. He was taken into custody after receiving an anonymous call from a citizen. Carney was booked on charges of robbery and animal cruelty.

A Merced farmer is struggling to keep his crops and cattle alive. A farmer went as far to bring a dead almond tree to show the impact the drought has had and how badly he needs new ways of getting water. "We’re in survival mode, that’s the bottom line," Dan …