Madera,CA- Officers observed a vehicle which was reported stolen today in the area of Country Club Drive and Sherwood Way. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, which led to a short pursuit. The pursuit...
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MAN LEADS MERCED POLICE IN A HIGH SPEED CHASE THAT ENDS IN THE FRANKLIN AREA
(THIRD UPDATE) The Merced Police Department has learned, through the investigation, that the initial attempt to stop Barragan’s vehicle was in the area of “M” Street and Buena Vista Drive not on Merced College...
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MERCED POLICE CITED THREE MEN FOR BUYING ALCOHOL TO MINORS
Merced,CA- Officers with the Merced Police Department worked a Shoulder Tap Operation on July 16th. The purpose of the sting operation was to cite adults for furnishing alcohol to minors. This operation was in...
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BIG FIRE UP IN THE AREA OF HORNITOS/ HIGHWAY 49 VALLEY HOMES BEING EVACUATED
Evacuations- Detwiler Rd- ALL Homes Hunters Valley Rd- All Homes Hunters Valley Access Rd- All Homes Red Cross Evacuation Shelter- McCay Hall 2820 CA-140, Catheys Valley, CA 95306 Road Closures- Hunters Valley Rd at...
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LIVINGSTON GANG MEMBER & JUVENILE ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF FIREARMS AND XANAX PILLS
On Saturday, July 15, 2017, the Merced Police Department’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit (GVSU) officers developed information that gang member Javier Guardado was in possession of firearms at his residence. GVSU officers authored a...
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SHERIFF DEPUTYS PULL ALL RESOURCES TOGETHER TO MAKE THE STREETS OF PLANADA SAFE
Planada,CA- Within the past two weeks, there have been six drive-by shootings and numerous reports from residents of gunshots in Planada, and one of these shootings ended in homicide. When deputies arrived, they learned...
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UPDATE REGARDING INCIDENT FROM MERCED HOOKAH LOUNGE
JUST AS WE THOUGHT WE KNEW THERE WAS ANOTHER PART TO THE STORY. MERCED POLICE IS NOT A BAD DEPARTMENT I HAVE PERSONALLY BEEN AROUND THEM IN THE PAST. Merced, CA- On July 9,...
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DID YOU KNOW MACKLEMORE FILMED IN MODESTO?
Modesto,CA-You might not realize how much Macklemore seems to love Modesto thrift shops, tattoo parlors and grocery stores. The hip-hop artist stopped in the Central Valley earlier this month to visit his grandmother Helen...
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MERCED HIGHWAY 59 APARTMENTS CONDEMNED LEAVES OVER 30 TENANT’S HOMELESS
Merced, CA- Two apartment buildings have been condemned by the city of Merced leaving over 30 people homeless on June 22, 2017. The units were condemned for threat, and health issues to the...
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MERCED POLICE CONDUCTS MINOR DECOY ALCOHOL STING ONE BUSINESS SELLS TO MINOR
Merced, CA- Officers with the Merced Police Department worked a minor decoy sting operation on Tuesday, May 30th. The purpose of the sting operation was to ensure that businesses are not selling alcohol to...
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