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A 19-year-old man accused of playing rock, paper, scissors to determine who would first rape an unconscious teen at a party was denied a bail reduction this week in Merced … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater teen helps neighbor struck by vehicle
Atwater resident Alexander Haro, 13, speaks about how he came to the aid of neighbor Renee Botwright, 55, after she was reportedly struck by a car outside her home in the 2600 block of Olive Avenue in Atwater, Calif., on Saturday, June 3, 2017. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater teen scrambled to help neighbor struck by car. Victim’s family: “He’s a hero”
The family of a 55-year-old Atwater woman is praising a teenage neighbor who helped the woman after she was run down by a vehicle in her front yard. No arrests … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced teen battling cancer places second in state finals, vows “I’ll be back”
A state title was not in the cards Saturday for Brody Ferguson, a 16-year-old swimmer with one leg who just days ago learned he has another fight with cancer on … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘Humiliating’: School gives teen with ADHD ‘most likely to not pay attention’ award
Middle school awards are typically a source of pride for the students and their parents. But Nicole Edwards was not happy about the award her 14-year-old daughter received Tuesday. Two … Click to Continue »
Read More »Loved ones remember Livingston teen killed by driver, who was never found
A year has passed since 16-year-old Raymond Martinez was killed in a hit-and-run and his loved ones are still seeking justice. No one has been arrested, and authorities still are … Click to Continue »
Read More »Modesto man charged with repeatedly raping Merced teen
A 38-year-old Modesto man with a lengthy arrest record raped a 17-year-old Merced girl numerous times over two days earlier this month, according to Merced Police Department reports. Devon T. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater teen impresses with singing voice
Destiny Hyde, a 17-year-old senior at Atwater High School, sang the National Anthem before the Seniors’ Night game Tuesday against Buhach Colony High School. Hyde has sung the anthem on many occasions during her time at the high school and her mother says she’s prepared to sing it during the …
Read More »Iowa sex offender sentenced to 20 years for child porn involving Merced County teen
An Iowa man received a 20-year prison term for receiving child pornography involving six underage girls, including a 15-year-old from Merced County. Jacob Watters, 24, was sentenced Jan. 24 in … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gustine teen booked into juvenile hall on 25 counts of vandalism
Gustine police on Thursday afternoon arrested a suspected vandal after he reportedly admitted to committing the alleged crimes. In the first week of January, police began receiving reports of spray-painted … Click to Continue »
Read More »A teen prostitute was returned home in July. Now her pimp is off the streets, too
A six month investigation ended Wednesday when Merced Police Department’s Disruptive Area Response Team arrested a 25-year-old man for alleged human trafficking and pimping a 17-year-old girl. DART officers began … Click to Continue »
Read More »Atwater police searching for runaway teen believed to be at risk
Atwater police are asking the public for information on a local teen who ran away from home and expressed intentions to harm himself. Brandin Mosby, 17, was reported missing Monday … Click to Continue »
Read More »Teen charged after police find loaded gun outside Atwater school dance
A night at a high school dance ended with one teenager facing a weapons charge after a police dog alerted officers to a car in the school parking lot, authorities … Click to Continue »
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