The 9-year-old boy struck by a car on Merced’s R Street this week is expected to live thanks to the response of emergency personnel, according to police. The boy, whose … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced man arrested in afternoon DUI crash, police say
A 28-year-old man from Merced was arrested on Thursday for causing a crash while he was under the influence of alcohol, the Merced Police Department reported. A woman suffered minor … Click to Continue »
Read More »Boy struck by car, dragged 50 feet in Merced, police say
At least two pedestrians, including a 9-year-old boy, were struck by cars near R Street on the first rainy day of the winter in Merced on Thursday, according to police. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Injuries reported in DUI crash in Merced, police say
Minor injuries were reported in a DUI crash near Martin Luther King Jr. Way and W 21st Street on Thursday afternoon, the Merced Police Department reported. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced police ask public’s help finding man who assaulted security guard during theft
A thief pepper-sprayed a security guard Wednesday while stealing more than $ 1,000 in merchandise from Kohl’s Department store at the Merced Mall, the Police Department reported. Police said the unidentified … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater robbery suspect tried to hide from police under a blanket, officers say
A 25-year-old Atwater man with a lengthy arrest record struggled with two store clerks late Wednesday while trying to steal liquor, shaving safety razors and an umbrella, the Police Department … Click to Continue »
Read More »He tried to run from police but fell into a swimming pool, officers say
Two suspects were arrested on gun and drug allegations after attempting to flee police in Los Banos, according to the Police Department. Los Banos police officer Richard Mancera was patrolling … Click to Continue »
Read More »Motorcyclists runs a stop sign, crashes into car going nearly 100 mph, police say
Two people suffered major and minor injuries at about 12:19 a.m. on Sunday Nov. 12, 2017 in a car crash near R and W. 19th Streets in Merced involving a Toyota Camry and a Yamaha m … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos toddler died after he was found in the backyard spa, police say
A Los Banos toddler died last weekend after he was found drowned in a backyard spa hot tub, in an incident authorities are describing as a “tragic accident.” The Merced … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gang member jailed in attempted murder case in Merced County, police say
A 19-year-old gang member from Livingston was arrested Thursday in connection with a shooting investigation from earlier this year, the Police Department reported. Ramon Zepeda already was in custody at … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater man leads police on high-speed chase in stolen car, officers say
A 32-year-old Atwater man surrendered to authorities early Friday after leading them on a high-speed chase in a stolen car, according to the Atwater Police Department. Emmanuel Reyna, who has … Click to Continue »
Read More »Armed suspects rob Los Banos bank, police seek information
Los Banos police are investigating an armed robbery at Westamerica Bank Thursday afternoon. A 9-1-1 call from a bank in the 900 block of West Pacheco Avenue was reported at … Click to Continue »
Read More »Dos Palos police say this man confronted an officer with a knife and a replica gun
A man arrested last week in connection with an officer-involved shooting in Dos Palos was identified by authorities on Tuesday as Jose A. Puente, a 21-year-old man who has been … Click to Continue »
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