Tag Archives: Police

A Merced man was arrested for illegally having a gun, according to Merced police. Officers in the Merced Police Department’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit were looking for Jason Villa, 37, … Click to Continue »

A 32-year-old Atwater man was jailed on his birthday after police said they found him hiding in a pickup truck with more than a gram of suspected crack cocaine and … Click to Continue »

A 38-year-old Merced man was arrested this week after police said they found an illegal firearm in his home. Jamone T. Norman, who officers described as a known gang member, … Click to Continue »

Atwater police are looking for a driver who they say nearly hit an officer’s patrol car early Monday morning before speeding away. A blue Honda Civic nearly struck an officer’s … Click to Continue »

Dos Palos police are searching for a 36-year-old man to question him for lewd acts to a minor under the age of 14. Police said in a news alert that … Click to Continue »

An Atwater house growing almost 100 cannabis plants was raided Monday, police reported. Officers served a search warrant at about 3 p.m. in the 1600 block of Drakeley Avenue, according … Click to Continue »

A family argument ended late Friday when one man stabbed another with a screwdriver nine times, the Atwater Police Department reported. However, none of the injuries appeared to be lift … Click to Continue »

A man accused of sexually assaulting a Los Banos woman may have been motivated by jealousy, suspecting that she had begun dating someone else, according to police reports. Los Banos … Click to Continue »

Merced police are investigating what they believe to be a gang-related shooting that wounded one man Sunday night. Officers responded to reports of a shooting near Highway 59 and Cooper … Click to Continue »

Merced County is failing at curbing mass incarceration, upholding police accountability and preventing gun violence, according to a report issued by PICO National Network. (Aug. 9, 2017) (Thaddeus Miller/tmiller@mercedsunstar.com) … Click to Continue »

A suspected gang member who was wanted for violating parole conditions attempted to hide a shotgun as officers came to arrest him Friday morning, according to the Los Banos Police … Click to Continue »

UC Merced’s police chief is leaving for a job at UC Riverside after just a year in Merced, according to campus officials. Michael Reese, vice chancellor for business and administrative … Click to Continue »

Merced College officially adopted its temporary contract with the Merced Police Department this week, noting the college had to purchase all-new equipment and come to an understanding with the Los … Click to Continue »