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Vehicle Accidents

Motorcyclist injured in Merced, he was taken to a Modesto hospital

admin February 17, 2022 0 Comment

A motorcyclist was injured in a solo crash Wednesday afternoon in Merced. CHP officers responded at around 1:35, for reports of a motorcyclist down. Officials say it happened on Ashby road just West of...

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Crime

Police arrest Merced County man accused of sexually assaulting animals, and animal cruelty

admin July 24, 2021 0 Comment

A Los Banos man is being accused of sexually assaulting animals and animal cruelty according to jail records. “Officers responded to the 1500 block of West “I” Street at around 8:22 Thursday night after...

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Vehicle Accidents

Fatal crash being investigated in Atwater after vehicle goes up in flames Friday night

admin June 26, 2021 0 Comment

Atwater, CA- At least two people were killed in a Friday night crash in Merced County. California Highway Patrol and medical personnel responded to the area of Santa Fe Drive and Spaceport Entry in...

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Crime

UPDATE: Man killed on highway 99 shooting near Merced

admin June 15, 2021 0 Comment

The California highway patrol is investigating a shooting on Southbound 99 near Merced. Officers responded at approximately 2:31 to Southbound 99 near the Franklin road overpass for reports from a witness of a freeway...

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Crime

Man wanted for a rape that occurred in 2020, police say

admin May 13, 2021 0 Comment

According to the Merced Police Department, 41-year-old Ramy Roushdy Tawfik Metias is wanted for a Rape that occurred in 2020. Metias is described as 5’7”, 145 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Ramy’s...

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Crime

Merced Police investigating possible shooting at Merced Motel

admin April 20, 2021 0 Comment

Merced Police Department officers are currently working on a possible shooting at Motel 6. Officers responded at around 12:30 Tuesday Morning for reports of a shot heard in the hallway of the Motel located...

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Crime

Merced Police investigating attempted homicide

admin April 17, 2021 0 Comment

The Merced Police Department is investigating an attempted homicide that occurred on April 14, 2021, at approximately 8:11 AM. Officers responded to the area of 2725 Hawthorne Avenue for reports of shots fired. When...

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Crime

Man in possession of stolen vehicle, gun, and several items arrested in Merced

admin February 3, 2021 0 Comment

Merced police officer arrests man in possession of stolen vehicle and several stolen items. On Tuesday at around 9:10 P.M. Officer Richter of the Merced police department was in the 2700 block of Story...

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Motorcycle driver killed by hit and run driver in Merced

admin October 24, 2020 0 Comment

A 50-year-old man was killed Friday evening according to the California Highway Patrol. Officers responded to the area of Belcher Avenue and Beachwood Drive for a report of a collision at around 7:03 p.m.,...

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Community

Two women reported to have contracted West Nile Virus in Merced

admin August 28, 2020 0 Comment

Merced County – Merced County Department of Public Health officials notified Merced County Mosquito Abatement District (District) that two females between the ages of 60 to 80 contracted West Nile Virus (WNV) fever in...