During his six years with the Merced Police Department, the officer’s unique skills to sniff out evidence and track down suspects made him a beloved part of the law enforcement … Click to Continue »
Read More »Madera police officer shot at during pursuit through neighborhood
Madera police are looking for the people who fired more than a dozen rounds at an officer as he tried to pull over their vehicle early Sunday morning. The officer was unhurt, but a civilian who was doing a ride-along received minor cuts from glass from the patrol car’s windshield. …
Read More »Los Banos man pleads not guilty to choking police officer
A 45-year-old Los Banos man pleaded not guilty this week to charges that he allegedly tried to choke a police officer to death. Jimmy Veyna has been charged with felony … Click to Continue »
Read More »Funds raised for the community in honor of fallen Merced police officer
Michelle Gray recalls that her husband, Stephan Gray, loved to play golf at the Rancho Del Rey Golf Club in Atwater. But when their son was a toddler, she said, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ex-Livingston police officer sentenced to 3 months jail
Tyson Perry, a now former Livingston police officer, was sentenced Thursday to serve three months in jail for assaulting a handcuffed man in 2012, according to the Merced County District … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater police officer arrested on felony assault allegation
A veteran Atwater police officer faces a possible felony assault charge in connection with an off-duty fistfight last month at a north Merced home, law enforcement officials confirmed. Dennis J. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hearing set for ex-teacher turned police officer in sex crimes case
Dusty E. Norris, 37, has pleaded not guilty A preliminary hearing is scheduled Oct. 17 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College officer quits amid ‘turmoil’
A 61-year-old retired police officer said Tuesday, July 12, 2016, he has resigned as a Merced College citation officer because he felt unsafe in a hostile working environment as the college moves to a new law enforcement oversight arrangement. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced College officer quits, says contract dispute ‘just a fiasco’
Officer resigned last week saying the “fiasco” left him feeling unsafe Merced College is going through a change in law enforcement agencies Faculty said they are out of the loop on the changes … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater officer uses baton to arrest ‘combative’ suspect
A 38-year-old man was hospitalized after being struck by a police baton during an arrest in Atwater early Tuesday, police said. Sergio Luna was struck after he became “combative” while … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston officer convicted of assaulting man in handcuffs
Officer Tyson Perry found guilty of felony assault, misdemeanor battery Livingston chief could not comment on the officer’s employment status Victim is suing officer and city … Click to Continue »
Read More »No verdict in battery, assault case against Livingston officer
Jurors did not reach decision on first day of deliberations Officer, accused of two felonies, has pleaded not guilty Defense says claimed victim exaggerated injuries … Click to Continue »
Read More »Prosecutor: Livingston officer was ‘rogue cop,’ ‘bully’
Prosecutors said the officer had animosity toward the alleged victim Defense attorney says officer acted with ‘reasonable force,’ which is allowed The jury is set to begin deliberation Thursday … Click to Continue »
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