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21-year-old man arrested after leading officers on High-speed chase in Merced

admin June 16, 2020 1 Comment

Merced police arrested a man after leading officers on a high-speed chase through some neighborhood streets, he also failed to stop at several stop signs. Officer McKeeman attempted to stop the speeding white Charger...

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Merced County COVID-19 outbreak confirmed at Almond Processing Facility

admin June 15, 2020 0 Comment

The Merced County Department of Public Health (Department) has confirmed that eight employees at the Hughson Nut Company (Company), in Livingston, have tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). It is not uncommon...

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18-year-old and a juvenile arrested on drugs, weapon, and gang enhancements

admin June 15, 2020 0 Comment

On June 15th, 2020, Officer Fister from the Merced Police Department attempted a vehicle stop on a silver Buick in the 700 block of West 4th Street in Merced. During the stop, the vehicle...

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New Starbucks coming soon to Merced

admin June 15, 2020 0 Comment

Plans to open a new Starbucks in downtown Merced is set to begin construction. The new location will be at the shopping center of Cardenas Market located at 1136 West Main Street. Starbucks plans...

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Man crashes vehicle, runs from police holding a bag of Methamphetamine

admin June 14, 2020 0 Comment

A man was arrested by Merced Police officers after leading them on a chase. Officers from the Gang Violence Suppression Unit attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle in the 300 block of M...

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Merced Dutch Bros employee tests positive for covid-19, Merced location closed

admin June 13, 2020 0 Comment

(Merced Dutch Bros Press release) The health and wellbeing of our customers and employees is always our top priority. That’s why we feel it’s important to confirm an employee of Dutch Bros Merced...

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Merced County couple sentenced on child abuse charges causing death

admin June 12, 2020 0 Comment

Defendant Steve Rea Perez Jr. was sentenced to 31 years to life in prison for one count of felony child abuse and one count of felony child abuse causing death. Defendant Chanish Alyse Conrady...

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Merced downtown business hit twice by burglary suspects early this morning

admin June 12, 2020 0 Comment

A Downtown Merced business was hit twice by burglary suspects early this morning. The break-in started at approximately 1:00 a.m. and was hit a second time at around 5:00 a.m., according to the store...

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Merced police are currently at Walmart for reports of a bomb

admin June 11, 2020 0 Comment

Merced Police officers responded to Walmart for reports of a bomb. The call came in at approximately 10:18 p.m. today. According to Walmart employees, a white male adult wearing an orange-colored backpack went up...

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17-year-old juvenile leads Merced Police on High-speed chase

admin June 11, 2020 0 Comment

Merced Police arrested a 17-year-old juvenile driver after leading officers on a high-speed chase in Merced. An officer attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle in the area of 11th and R streets at...