Crime

From Patch to Patrol Car: Arrest Made in St. Paul’s Pumpkin Theft
Merced, CA (November 20, 2025) — One of the two suspects accused of stealing pumpkins grown by students at St.…
Merced Teen Fatally Shot Late Wednesday
Merced, CA (November 20, 2025) -- A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed late Wednesday night in Merced, according to…
Los Banos Gang Unit Arrests Felon Found Carrying Loaded Firearm During Traffic Stop
Los Banos, CA (November 13, 2025) — A traffic stop conducted by the Los Banos Police Department Gang Unit led…
Los Banos Police Arrest Two During Targeted Retail Theft Operation
Los Banos, CA (November 13, 2025)— The Los Banos Police Department announced that two people were arrested during a targeted…
From the Bottle to the Throttle: CHP Arrests DUI Suspect After Early Morning ATV Crash
Winton, CA (November 10, 2025) — Early on Saturday morning (at about 2:14 a.m.), the California Highway Patrol Merced observed…
Two Los Banos Men Arrested After Shots Fired in Santa Nella
Santa Nella, CA (November 4, 2025) — Two Los Banos men were arrested early Saturday morning after deputies responded to…
Dos Palos man arrested after police find multiple firearms and suspected narcotics
Dos Palos, CA (November 3, 2025) -- A Dos Palos man was taken into custody on October 20, 2025, after…
CHP Asks for Public’s Help in 2021 Freeway Murder Investigation Near Merced
Merced, CA (October 29, 2025) -- According to a press release issued by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Central Division…
Update: Los Banos Man Arrested in October 20 Shooting
LOS BANOS, CA (October 29, 2025) — The Los Banos Police Department has announced the arrest of 41-year-old Ismael Hernandez,…