Merced police believe the woman whose body was dumped in a trash bin last month in a G Street alleyway was not from Merced County. The woman, whose name has … Click to Continue »
Read More »Stabbing victim identified as 30-year-old Winton mother
A Winton man who alleged stabbed his wife to death during an argument was being sought Tuesday by Merced County Sheriff’s deputies. Investigators say Juan Carlos Lopez-Esparza, 26, fled from … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police: Ceres man hit victim with car after sexually assaulting her
A Ceres man was arrested Friday on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman and then hitting her with his vehicle. The incident took place Tuesday when, authorities say, Miguel Angel … Click to Continue »
Read More »Victim services grant will aid foster children by expanding CASA
The Merced County District Attorney’s Office will expand victim services with the Court Appointed Special Advocates program, thanks to a $ 373,000 grant from the federal Victims of Crime Act. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Victim identified in fatal crash in Merced County
A pedestrian killed late Sunday when he was struck by cars while crossing Highway 99 in Merced County has been identified. The Merced County Coroner’s Office on Monday confirmed the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos fire victim throws cup of liquid at police commander
Los Banos police were puzzled Thursday when a man whose home had just been gutted by fire asked to speak with an officer then flipped the policeman off, demanded an … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos fire victim throws cup of liquid at police commander
Los Banos police were puzzled Thursday when a man whose home had just been gutted by fire asked to speak with an officer then flipped the policeman off, demanded an … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced homicide victim identified
A man killed Sunday night in a West 12th Street alley in Merced has been identified. Luis Gonazlez, 33, of Merced, was killed, but authorities have not commented on the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Victim in suspected Merced gang shooting uncooperative, police say
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 »
Read More »Victim claims sexual abuse by Los Banos teachers in civil suit
Gary A. Bettencourt, Dusty Norris facing criminal charges of sexual relationships with underage students Victim claims to have met Bettencourt through a drama club, Norris through class Call from Bettencourt reportedly led victim to realize magnitude of relationships … Click to Continue »
Read More »Victim in fatal train collision identified
A man struck and killed Friday by a train has been identified as a 78-year-old Winton man, according to the Merced County Coroner’s Office. Kansie S. Troutman was in a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police: Atwater man chased victim with a gun and an ax
Two men were arguing over a missing wallet Officers say suspect pulled a revolver and an ax … Click to Continue »
Read More »Third victim identified in fatal Highway 12 crash near Rio Vista
Three of five victims identified in deadly crash, all from Modesto Collision followed failed attempt to pass another vehicle … Click to Continue »
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