Crime

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…
Routine CHP Traffic Stop on Highway 99 Near Le Grand Leads to Rifle, Suspected Meth Seizure
Merced, CA (January 13, 2026) — What began as a routine traffic enforcement stop on southbound Highway 99 near Le…
Winton man accused of shooting a dog and forcing its owner to bury it at gunpoint
Winton, CA (January 13, 2026) — A Winton man has been arrested following an investigation into an alleged incident in…
16-Year-Old Arrested in Gang-Related Shooting at Winton Apartment Complex
Winton, CA (January 9, 2026) — The Merced County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a 16-year-old juvenile in connection…
Arrest Made in 2022 Double Homicide Near Atwater, Sheriff’s Office Says
Merced, CA (December 16, 2025) — The Merced County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection with a double…
Unregistered Firearm Discovered During Merced CHP Traffic Stop
Winton, CA (December 12, 2025) -- A routine traffic enforcement stop in Merced led to the discovery of a loaded,…
Three Men Shot at Los Banos Bar; Suspect Arrested
Los Banos, CA (December 13, 2025) — A shooting at a bar on I Street in Los Banos left three…
Arrest Made in Killing of Merced Teen Davarion Granados
Merced, CA (December 9, 2025) — Merced police have arrested 40-year-old Eric Devon Beavers in connection with the fatal shooting…