Two men were arrested in Santa Nella for robberies in the early morning hours Friday, according to the Merced County Sheriff’s Office. Employees of the Motel 6 in the 28000 … Click to Continue »
Read More »He took a teen girl to a Turlock motel to have sex with men. Now, he’s off to prison.
A judge on Monday sentenced a 19-year-old Stockton man to three years in prison for taking a 16-year-old girl to a Turlock motel, where she had sex with as many … Click to Continue »
Read More »New Book Highlights Mid-Century “Motel California” Era
Sixty years ago, taking a road trip in California was a lot different than it is today. In the days before superhighways, Airbnb and navigation software, a family vacation likely included a stop at a roadside motel. Hundreds of these “mom and pop” establishments popped up along the highway in …
Read More »2 jailed with gun, drugs at Merced motel authorities have said is ‘hub’ of crime
A routine probation search at downtown motel landed two people behind bars Thursday after investigators said they found methamphetamine and a sawed-off shotgun, according to the Merced Police Department. Officers … Click to Continue »
Read More »Bee exclusive: Affidavit tells how acquaintance of rampage shooter helped him escape motel killing
After a security guard was killed at Motel 6, an acquaintance of Kori Ali Muhammad tried to take evidence from the scene, but was stopped by hotel security and a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced judge orders improvements aimed at curtailing prostitution at 16th Street motel
A Merced County judge has issued a permanent injunction against the owners and operators of the Siesta Motel, requiring them to take steps to end years of assaults, drug crimes … Click to Continue »
Read More »Girl taken from Fresno rescued at Bakersfield motel
Bakersfield Police rescued a teen girl Wednesday who they say may have been a victim of human trafficking. It started when BPD relieved a call from a person in Fresno who said they were texting with someone who had been kidnapped. According to police the 15-year-old girl was able to …
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