Crime

Missing Los Banos man’s body found in car in canal Friday
According to the Merced County Sheriff’s Department, on Friday, October 28, 2022, at approximately 5:00 PM, the California Highway Patrol…
Los Banos doctor indicted for over multimillion dollar disability insurance fraud scheme
Also, indicted for money laundering, unrelated drug charges FRESNO, Calif. — On Oct. 20, 2022, a federal grand jury charged Sohail…
Police Investigate Two Shootings
Last Wednesday, at approximately 7:55 p.m., the Los Banos Police Department responded to the area of W. J and Pennsylvania…
Bodies of four kidnapped Merced family members found in Dos Palos area
Career criminal suspect in custody in hospital following failed suicide attempt A family’s worst fear realized On October 3rd, 2022,…
Los Banos Catholic School placed on lockdown Thursday due to police chase of burglary suspect using drone
“Thanks be to God. Through challenges our community continues to shine” On Thursday, September 8, 2022, Our Lady of Fatima…
Police investigating Friday morning fatal hit and run traffic collision in Los Banos
On Friday, September 9, 2022, at approximately 5:56 a.m., the Los Banos Police Department responded to the 1500 block of…
Los Banos residential burglary suspect arrested
Has history of arrests dating back to 2017 On August 3, 2022, at approximately 12:47 p.m., the Los Banos Police…
Police investigate shooting of man in Los Banos Tuesday night
On August 16, 2022 at approximately 7:25 p.m., the Los Banos Police Department responded to a residence in the 2200…
Woman sentenced to maximum prison time in $300K Los Banos restaurant embezzlement case
During Wednesday hearing at Los Banos Courthouse; Robin Ruth Recla swindled six local, prominent residents who invested “Ms. Recla is…