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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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Community

New Taco Bell expected to open in Merced, this is what we know

admin May 28, 2021 0 Comment

A new Taco Bell fast-food restaurant is expected to open in Merced. The property at 1990 Yosemite Parkway used to be Sierra Muffler and Radiators. The business closed in November of 2019 after an...

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Vehicle Accidents

Man killed near UC Merced after collision with two vehicles

admin May 24, 2021 0 Comment

A man was killed Sunday night after a collision near UC Merced. California Highway Patrol officers responded to the area of Yosemite Avenue and Lake Road at around 8:38 p.m., for reports of a...

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Crime

Merced County Jury finds man guilty on multiple counts of child molest

admin May 21, 2021 0 Comment

Today, the jury trial of People v. Jose Juan Mena-Barba concluded with guilty verdicts on five felony counts of child molest: Sexual Penetration of a Child 10 Years Old or Younger, three counts of...

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Crime

Man arrested after attempted kidnapping at Rancho San Miguel

admin May 12, 2021 0 Comment

A man was arrested today after an attempted kidnapping, Merced Police said. Officers responded to Rancho San Miguel located at 1930 East Yosemite Parkway for reports of an attempted kidnapping at around 4:22 Wednesday...

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Crime

Man taken into custody after standoff with Merced Police for several hours

admin May 7, 2021 0 Comment

Merced police responded to the 1400 block of East 21st Street at around 3:20 Friday afternoon for a man that was seen with a gun. Police responded and attempted to make contact with the...

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Crime

Man stabbed multiple times at a Merced County gas station, this is what we know

admin April 27, 2021 0 Comment

The Merced Sheriff Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on Friday afternoon. Authorities say they received a 911 call from the Chevron located in the area of Highway 33 and Highway 152 in...

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Community

Merced County announces reopening of regional parks on weekends

admin April 21, 2021 0 Comment

Beginning Saturday, April 24, Merced County’s regional parks will reopen to the public on weekends with COVID-19 precautions strongly encouraged. While the parks have remained open on weekdays, they were closed on weekends during...

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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...