A 29-year-old Atwater man landed behind bars late Wednesday after he apparently shot a burglary suspect breaking into his car, the Police Department reported. Atwater police were called just before … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced resident shoots suspected burglar during break-in, police say
A man suffered life-threatening injuries Wednesday night when shot while allegedly breaking into an apartment on West Yosemite Avenue in Merced, the Merced Police Department reported. Few details were immediately … Click to Continue »
Read More »Unidentified gang member shoots man in Los Banos, flees, police say
A 28-year-old Los Banos man was shot over the weekend by an unidentified attacker who remained on the run Monday, the Police Department reported. Officers were called around 1:53 a.m. … Click to Continue »
Read More »If it explodes, shoots into the sky, or rolls around, your fireworks are probably illegal
CalFire says look for the State Fire Marshal’s Safe and Sane Fireworks seal for approved fireworks. Then, check your local ordinance before you buy to make sure fireworks are allowed in your community. And be safe. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater man moving guns nearly shoots neighbor, police say
A 30-year-old Atwater man nearly shot his neighbor over the weekend while he was moving guns around, the Police Department reported. Police were flagged down just before 10 a.m. Sunday … Click to Continue »
Read More »Deputy shoots at vehicle in Le Grand, police say
After a vehicle chase on Sunday morning led Merced County sheriff deputies and Merced police officers to Le Grand, sheriff officials said, a deputy fired at a suspect in the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced officer shoots ‘aggressive’ dog during pursuit, police say
A Merced police officer shot a stray dog Thursday night after the dog charged him while he was in pursuit of a driver fleeing in a stolen car, police reported. … Click to Continue »
Read More »New Los Banos school board shoots down controversial agreement; ousted trustees claim violations
Amid shouting and finger-pointing, members of the Los Banos school board welcomed two new trustees whose arrival shifted the balance of power and led to the rejection of a proposed … Click to Continue »
Read More »New Los Banos school board shoots down controversial agreement, ousted trustees claim violations
Shouting and finger pointing colored a brief but contentious special school board meeting Wednesday in Los Banos Two new trustees were sworn in to the Los Banos Unified School District … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced homeowner wakes up, shoots teen burglar
Teen pulled out a gun when homeowner ordered him on the ground Teen fled and was later dropped off at a nearby hospital Neighbors say area has been hit by burglaries recently … Click to Continue »
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