An Atwater woman and her brother were headed out on a fishing trip to celebrate her birthday when they died in a crash just north of Merced, family members confirmed … Click to Continue »
Read More »Modesto man wanted in south Merced homicide case
An 18-year-old Modesto man wanted in connection with a Merced homicide slipped through a police perimeter Wednesday and remains on the run. A murder warrant has been issued for Joseph … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos man wanted in firearms, drug case in Merced
Merced police investigators are looking for a 20-year-old Los Banos man wanted in connection with an illegal weapons case. A warrant has been issued for Joshua Corona, whom police described … Click to Continue »
Read More »She wanted a blanket to comfort her mom during chemo; now they’re headed to Disneyland
A mother recently diagnosed with cancer stood in the Atwater High School gymnasium Friday, holding her daughter’s face in her hands and smiling as tears welled up in her eyes. … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘Most Wanted’ suspect captured in Atwater
A woman recently named to Crime Stoppers’ Merced’s Most Wanted fugitive list was captured over the weekend by the Atwater Police Department. Jaime L. Mounce, 26, was arrested Saturday by … Click to Continue »
Read More »Ex-Los Banos mayor is a wanted ‘fugitive,’ DA’s Office says
Tommy Jones, a former Los Banos mayor recently charged with bribing public officials in his capacity as a member of the city’s school board, now is considered a fugitive, the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos man wanted for sexual assault of disabled woman
A 31-year-old Los Banos man is wanted in connection with a sexual assault over the weekend. The adult female victim, who is disabled, reported that Oscar Rodriguez-Zamora broke into her … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fresno council halts purchase of data software wanted by police
City Council turns down chief’s request for real-time data program Council, public want more community input on privacy safeguards Pastoral organization expresses skepticism over police intentions … Click to Continue »
Read More »Deputies: Hilmar man says wanted to go to jail, so he broke into bank
Motive remains under investigation Nothing was reported stolen or missing Deputies say it’s not uncommon for some to want to go to jail … Click to Continue »
Read More »Modesto rape victim speaks out about attacker, a wanted parolee
Matthew Deante Morgan twice cut off his ankle monitor Convicted of rape, he has failed to register as sex offender … Click to Continue »
Read More »Woman wanted for home invasion and beating
Police are looking for Destiny Monique Rodriquez. On Sunday Rodriquez reportedly entered the victim’s on on East Huntington. After being invited in, she let two unknown men into the home. They held down the victim and beat him. Rodriquez took his wallet and the men took his cellphone. They then …
Read More »Man wanted for sending lewd photos to girls arrested
A Madera County man wanted for sending lewd photos to young girls was arrested Sunday by sheriff’s deputies. Investigators say 29-year-old Brandon Johns sent lewd pictures to nearly 50 underage girls in emails and called them to ask for photos in return. Sheriff’s deputies caught up with Johns at a hotel in …
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