A Madera man arrested after allegedly trying to choke and drown a puppy is in custody on animal cruelty charges, police say. The man, identified as Nathan Flores, was arrested … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police chief says Atwater schools are safe in new plan to rotate campus officers
Staffing issues in the Atwater Police Department have led to some changes in how officers oversee a local high school campus, giving rise to questions from the public about school … Click to Continue »
Read More »Have you seen these two fugitives sought by Los Banos police? Tips could lead to cash
The Los Banos Police Department is seeking the public’s help to capture two Merced County women listed among the Merced Area Crime Stoppers Most Wanted. Lindsey Manzanedo, a 31-year-old woman … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced police officer, dispatcher arrested for firing gun from moving car
A Merced police officer and dispatcher have been arrested on suspicion of firing a gun from a moving vehicle, according to the Merced County Sheriff’s Office. Officer Lance O’Brien and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Man killed after being hit by a big rig on Highway 99 in Atwater, police say
A 29-year-old Atwater man was killed on southbound Highway 99 near the Atwater Boulevard exit Tuesday morning, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. The man was hit by a big … Click to Continue »
Read More »Two arrested as child killed in Chowchilla believed to be victim of abuse, police say
Two suspects have been arrested in Chowchilla in connection with the killing of a child, the Chowchilla Police Department reported Tuesday. The incident Monday evening was reported originally as a … Click to Continue »
Read More »He was riding his bike the wrong way in Merced, police say. Now he’s in the hospital
A 60-year-old Merced man on a bicycle suffered “moderate” injuries when he was struck by a car Tuesday on G Street, according to Merced police. The man was pedaling northbound … Click to Continue »
Read More »Suspect in Merced homicide will face drug charges in Modesto first, police say
A man wanted for his alleged involvement in a 2016 fatal stabbing in a south Merced alley was recently arrested in Turlock, police confirmed on Tuesday. The man, 19-year-old Joseph … Click to Continue »
Read More »How did a Merced toddler ingest methamphetamine? Police seek answers.
A 14-month-old girl who ingested methamphetamine over the weekend remained in critical condition on Monday morning, according to Merced Police Department officials. Detectives are looking into how the child got … Click to Continue »
Read More »Here’s how K-9 Maverick helped police arrest Los Banos man who’s been on the run
A 33-year-old Los Banos man who has been on the run was arrested Saturday after being chased by officers and K-9 Maverick, the Los Banos Police Department reported. Officers found … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced toddler ‘critical’ after ingesting meth, police say. Mother arrested.
A 14-month-old girl was in critical condition over the weekend after she “ingested some methamphetamine,” the Merced Police Department said in a news release. Few details were immediately available. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police, fire and parks get new money in Merced, if you approve the weed tax
The Merced City Council voted unanimously on Thursday to designate 20 percent of a marijuana tax revenue to each of three city services. If the special weed tax is passed … Click to Continue »
Read More »Recognize her? Turlock police want her in $3,000 theft.
Turlock police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a woman sought in the theft of a $ 3,000 necklace from a jewelry store. The theft occurred Jan. 30 at Prince … Click to Continue »
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