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‘Heartbreaking’: Man arrested in connection with Atwater homicide
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man has been arrested in connection with a homicide investigation in Merced County, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office announced. Dispatchers received a call for an unresponsive person near Vine Avenue and Fruitland Avenue around 7:45 p.m. on Thursday in Atwater, an area that deputies describe as a typically quiet […]
Atwater teacher arrested for inappropriate conduct with students, district confirms
A special education teacher in Atwater was arrested Friday following accusations of inappropriate behavior with prior students.The Merced Union High School District confirmed Julio Barcelo is now on administrative leave.The Merced County Sheriff's Office arrested him after allegations of inappropriate conduct with students during previous academic years.The district says it is cooperating with law enforcement and also conducting its own investigation into the Buhach Colony High School teacher.Barcelo was booked into jail on several charges, including molesting a victim believed to be under the age of 18, jail records show.
Illegal drug operation uncovered in Merced County, police warn parents to talk to kids
MERCED, California - Authorities have dismantled a large illegal drug manufacturing operation in Merced County.Last week, the Merced County Sheriff's Enforcement Team and the Merced Police Department's Detective Bureau discovered the illicit business in the 2000 block of Dunn Road. Deputies seized firearms, a large amount of cash, over 20 pounds of Psilocybin mushrooms, 200 pounds of marijuana, and hundreds of bins containing THC-infused edibles, wax, oils, and other THC concentrates, according to a statement from the Merced County Sheriff's Office.The operation was running without any local or state permits and posed a significant threat to the community and surrounding neighbors. "The reason why these products are so dangerous is because they are unregulated and are extremely potent," stated the department. "The last thing we want is for kids to get a hold of these products."As a result of the investigation, two adults were arrested and booked into jail. Authorities hope this serves as a reminder for parents to talk to their children about the dangers of these substances. The Merced County Sheriff's Office urges residents to report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
DOJ: Dispensaries in Merced, Fresno counties burglarized in statewide crime scheme
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Over 20 members of a statewide retail crime organization were arrested after stealing approximately $1 million worth of marijuana from dispensaries across the state, including in Fresno and Merced counties, according to the California Department of Justice. According to the California DOJ, “Operation Sticky Fingers” identified 22 suspects as responsible for stealing […]
FFA numbers high for first meeting
On August 19, Los Banos FFA held their first meeting in the Tigers Multi Purpose building. The new officer team worked hard to set up the first meeting. It was a great kick start of the year with the biggest turnout of students ever. The members made sure to bring their families for games, food, and fun. The Ag Booster parents barbecued burgers for the families and everyone enjoyed playing cornhole and spending time with each other in the community.
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