A 2009 graduate of Merced High School has completed his cadet training from the California Highway Patrol Academy and has been assigned to the CHP office in Hayward, according to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Homeless man says Merced officer was protecting herself when she shot him
A 55-year-old man told investigators that the Merced police officer who shot him earlier this month was defending herself when he charged at her with a golf club, according to … 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 »Man shot by Merced police charged with assaulting an officer
A man shot by a Merced police officer last week was charged Thursday with assaulting a police officer. Francisco Luis Davila, 55, pleaded not guilty to all charges Thursday afternoon … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chowchilla correctional officer charged with manslaughter in son’s death
Prosecutors announced charges of manslaughter and child abuse Thursday against a Chowchilla prison correctional officer whose 1-year-old son was fatally shot by his 3-year-old sister. Erica Bautista, a 16-year veteran … 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 »Los Banos officer injured during chase and arrest
An officer suffered minor injuries during a lengthy foot chase that led to the arrest of a vehicle burglary suspect Wednesday morning, according to a Los Banos Police Department release. … Click to Continue »
Read More »CHP officer gives details about chain-reaction crash on Highway 198
John Tyler, a public information officer for California Highway Patrol, said less than 10 people were injured in a chain-reaction crash on Highway 198 in heavy fog that involved about 50 vehicles Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. … 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 »
Read More »Merced officer shoots ‘aggressive’ dog during pursuit, police say
A Merced police officer shot a stray dog Thursday night after the dog charged him while he was in pursuit of a driver fleeing in a stolen car, police reported. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston officer says he’s made decision on council seat – but it’s a secret
Livingston Councilman-elect Wapinder Kang said he’s made a decision on whether he’ll be a councilman or police officer but will not reveal his decision until speaking with the city attorney, … Click to Continue »
Read More »CHP officer in minor injury crash during pursuit
A California Highway Patrol officer was involved in a minor collision in Merced Monday night during a pursuit, CHP reported. Officer Josef Eshraghi began pursuing a motorcycle about 8:30 p.m. … Click to Continue »
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