Frank Pietro, an Atwater native who rose through the ranks of his hometown and became its top cop before helping to lead the community away from dire financial straits, has … Click to Continue »
Read More »Livingston police arrest church burglary suspects
Three people have been arrested in connection with a recent burglary at a Livingston church, the Police Department reported Monday. April Coronado, 29 and Josh Silva, 31, were arrested by … Click to Continue »
Read More »2 arrested; weapons, drugs seized by Merced gang unit, police say
Merced gang investigators seized about four ounces of methamphetamine, along with illegal weapons, marijuana and other evidence linked to alleged narcotics sales, the Police Department reported. Two people were arrested … Click to Continue »
Read More »3 adults, 3 businesses sold booze to minors in sting, police say
Merced Police Department ticketed three adults and three businesses will face penalties for selling alcohol to minors during sting operations, police reported. During the operations conducted in July, minor decoys … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘High-ranking’ Merced gang member’s death appears accidental, police say
A 30-year-old Merced man, believed to a “high-ranking” Norteño gang member, died early Friday after suffering from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot while running from a police officer, the Merced Police … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater man jailed after leading police on high speed chase
An Atwater man remains in Merced County Jail after leading police on a high speed chase Wednesday evening in a stolen car. An Atwater officer noticed a stolen green Honda … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos kids dunk police chief with friendly fire
Los Banos Police Chief Gary Brizzee was the target as kids tried to put him in the dunk tank Aug. 2 during the National Night Out event in Pacheco Park. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced police and residents rub elbows
National Night Out brought Merced residents and police together Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, at a time when that interaction is particularly important, according to a police liaison. … 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 »Livingston man jailed after police seize guns, 25 pounds of marijuana
Merced Police Department’s gang unit arrested a Livingston man Saturday evening after finding 25 pounds of marijuana and guns in his home, police reported. The Merced Gang Violence Suppression unit … Click to Continue »
Read More »Trustees haven’t seen contract with Merced police, president says
The Merced College trustees were introduced to the new campus police chief on Wednesday, though none of the board members have voted on or even seen the temporary contract with … Click to Continue »
Read More »Communities shower police with support after killings
Dallas and Baton Rouge police killed this month in targeted attacks Citizens in Merced, Atwater and Dos Palos show their appreciation for local law enforcement … 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 »
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