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Merced County SWAT Executes Search Warrant in Planada Shooting Investigation
Planada, CA (January 24, 2026) -- According to a release from the Merced County Sheriff’s Office, detectives arrested a Planada…
Former Modesto School Principal Admits to Sexual Relationship With Minor in Merced County Case
Merced, CA (January 23, 2026) -- New court filings and statements from Merced County prosecutors show that a former Modesto…
Merced Police Activate Seven-Day-A-Week Gang Suppression Plan Amid Rise in Violence
Merced, CA (January 22, 2026) -- In response to the rise in gang violence in Merced, the Merced Police Department…
Shots Fired During Vigil Near Site of Recent Double Juvenile Homicide in Merced
Merced, CA (January 22, 2026) — Merced Police confirmed that shots were fired during a vigil held near the Merced…
Identified: Two Merced Teens Killed in Shooting Near East 13th Street
Los Banos, CA (January 21, 2026) — Two teenage boys were killed in a shooting Monday night in Merced, according…
Two Found Dead Near 13th and G Streets in Merced
Update: Merced police have confirmed the incident is being investigated as a homicide. Authorities stated that the two victims found…
Former Modesto Junior High Principal Faces Criminal Charges in Merced County Case
Merced, CA (January 19, 2026) — A former Modesto City Schools junior high principal is facing criminal charges filed in…
Winton Man Arrested After Brief Pursuit Following Reported Domestic Incident
Winton, CA (January 16, 2026) — Deputies responded to a report of a possible domestic incident in the Winton area…
Merced Man Arrested After 20 Malnourished Animals Seized in Animal Neglect Investigation
Merced, CA (January 16, 2026) — Merced County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services officers responded to a residence in the 5200…