Merced
Would-be bandit rips cash in two after previous snub…
When 28-year-old Ronald Jacobs attempted to rob a 69-year-old woman at a Merced ATM drive-thru for money to buy marijuana, it probably seemed like a sure thing. But after the
Gang Member Arrested on Gun Charge
A 20-year-old gang member who was a suspect in a 2010 homicide learned that two wrongs don’t make a right and he is behind bars again, after Merced police reported
Immigration scam artist arrested for Grand Theft
After stealing at least $3,000, a scam artist operating in Merced was arrested in Tulare County August 8th. Rey Martinez Lespier was at large for a little under two months
Monterey suspect captured in Merced attempting to flee state
The suspect in a violent home invasion robbery from Monterey County was caught July 27th in Merced. The suspect, Alfonso Salazar of San Ardo, is being charged with a variety
Three Merced Shootings in One Night Result in One Death
Gang violence reached a boiling point in Merced when three people were shot in two separate, unrelated incidents on July 20th. Police are still trying to find answers as one
Man Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting
After an officer-involved shooting and the ensuing standoff, 43-year-old William Nazar died from gunshot wounds on 400 block of North Verduga Street in Turlock on July 4th. The Stanislaus County
Cigarette Request Results in Stabbing
A fight over cigarettes put 29-year-old Adrian Mendoza in the hospital and 43-year-old Phi Dvong in the Merced County Jail. Dvong stabbed Mendoza on the 1300 block of West 2nd
Merced Man Arrested for Recent Robbery
A man was arrested on June 21st for a robbery he committed earlier this month. On June 7th, Adrian Hicks used a female acquaintance of victim Joanne Chavarria to lure
Two Gang Members Arrested After Street Shooting in Merced
Two gang members were arrested on June 16th at the Savemart warehouse near the Mission Avenue Interchange by Merced police officers after fleeing from a shooting. 24-year-old Fernando Figueroa and
Thief takes Lowe's display merchandise in early morning robbery
40-year-old Steven Allen was arrested on suspicion of possessing stolen property from a Lowe’s store in Merced on July 12th. At 5:06 AM, a witness reported a truck speeding away
