The wife of a 29-year-old Atwater man wiped tears from her face Thursday and questioned one of her husband’s killers about his viciously brutal death. “The one thing I’m still … Click to Continue »
Read More »Winton man jailed after officers saw drug hand off, police say
A Winton man landed behind bars Monday after a high-speed chase that was sparked when officers spotted him in a “hand-to-hand drug transaction,” the Atwater Police Department reported. An Atwater … Click to Continue »
Read More »Man shot outside Winton home during Halloween festivities
Gun fire erupted Monday night in a quiet neighborhood full of children in costumes celebrating Halloween, sending one man to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. The shooting was reported … Click to Continue »
Read More »4 men arrested in gang shooting outside Winton liquor store
Four suspected gang members have been arrested in connection with a shooting last month outside a Winton liquor store. The violence sparked around 9 p.m. Sept. 7 at Turf Liquor … Click to Continue »
Read More »Major injury crash reported near Winton
At least three people were injured Tuesday on Oakdale Road near Winton. The crash was reported at 4 p.m. and involved a black Chevrolet Tahoe and white Toyota Scion. At … Click to Continue »
Read More »Possibly race-motivated shooting wounds man in Winton
A shooting outside of a Winton liquor store Wednesday night left one man wounded, the Merced County sheriff reported. The incident began with an argument about 9:30 p.m. outside Turf … Click to Continue »
Read More »At least 3 arrested in Winton standoff with SWAT team
A standoff possibly involving multiple armed men Sunday evening forced the evacuation of a Winton apartment complex, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. Three men were arrested on suspicion of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Winton man killed in high-speed chase in Merced County
A high-speed chase ended early Wednesday in a fiery crash outside Livingston when the driver of a green sedan slammed into a utility pole and was killed, the Merced County … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police: Winton man arrested for DUI; more than four times over limit
Atwater police arrested Jose Miguel Avila, 31, Saturday His blood-alcohol content was 0.375 … Click to Continue »
Read More »One dead in collision with Amtrak train near Winton
A man in his late 60s or early 70s is dead Friday after his truck was trapped on the train tracks and hit by an oncoming Amtrak train at the intersection of Winton Way and Santa Fe near Winton. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Train strikes pickup truck in Winton, at least one person killed
At least one person was killed Friday when a train struck a vehicle in the area of Winton Way and Santa Fe Drive, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Donations flow in for Winton fire victims
Local churches and families have donated needed items The latest donation came from Atwater children About 60 people were displaced after May 20 fire … Click to Continue »
Read More »One arrested in Winton after high-speed chase in stolen car
19-year-old suspect was driving a stolen Prius, deputies say Chase reached speeds of more than 100 mph A deputy on his way home from work spotted the vehicle and gave chase … Click to Continue »
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