Crime

18-Year-Old Arrested in Applegate Park Homicide Investigation
Merced, CA (March 2, 2026) -- Merced teenager has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at Applegate Park,…
Los Banos Police Arrest Convicted Felon on Firearm, Drug Sales Charges
Los Banos, CA (February 27, 2026) — The Los Banos Police Department reported that its Gang Unit and Detective Team…
Hilmar Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge Following Gas Station Shooting, Sheriff’s Office Says
Hilmar, CA (February 27, 2026) -- A 21-year-old Hilmar man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a shooting…
Dos Palos Police Arrest Man on Criminal Threats and Firearm Charges Following Disturbance Call
Dos Palos, CA (February 26, 2026) -- Officers with the Dos Palos Police Department responded to a reported disturbance on…
23-Year-Old Man Killed After Argument Escalates to Gunfire in Merced Park
Merced, CA (February 26, 2026) -- On Wednesday afternoon, February 25, 2026, Merced police responded to reports of gunfire in…
Man Fatally Shot on Determine Drive, Atwater Police Investigating
Atwater, CA (February 24, 2026) — The Atwater Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that in a residential neighborhood.…
Merced County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Surge in Impersonation Phone Scams
Merced, CA (February 17, 2026) -- Merced County residents are being urged to stay alert after the Sheriff’s Office reported…
Texas Woman Sentenced to 10 Years in Fatal Merced DUI Crash
Merced, CA (February 16, 2026) -- A Texas woman convicted in the DUI crash that killed 29-year-old Regino “Regie” Mariscal…
Patterson Man Convicted of Arson; Prosecutors Say He Was on Probation for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender
Patterson, CA (February 11, 2026) — Stanislaus County District Attorney Jeff Laugero announced that Flavio Alvarez, 26, of Patterson, has…