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Merced CHP officer makes routine traffic stop, then finds gun and drugs

A routine traffic stop on Highway 99 in Merced County turned into an arrest on gun and drug charges, the California Highway Patrol in Merced said Tuesday. At around 8:45 p.m. Sunday, a CHP officer ...
Sierra Sun Times

Merced CHP Officer Charges Driver with Speeding Over 100 MPH and Suspected DUI

Merced CHP officials report that Officer Garza recently stopped a vehicle traveling more than 100 miles per hour northbound on State Route 99 just north of Liberty Avenue. During the stop, the driver ...
GV Wire

Merced County Authorities Seek Relatives of Two Deceased Seniors

Help locate the families of Larry Eugene Gustafson and Lani Erlene Moore in Merced County. Contact the Coroner’s Office for ...
Merced Sun-Star on MSN

Merced deputies chase down 20-year-old after domestic incident, Sheriff’s Office says

A 20-year-old man allegedly involved in a domestic incident in Winton led Merced County sheriff’s deputies on a short chase ...
Sierra Sun Times

Merced CHP Arrest Driver on Probation Found with a Weapon and Drugs During Routine Traffic Stop

January 14, 2026 – Merced CHP officials issue a reminder that you never know what is riding next to your family on the freeway. You can see their paint color, their license plate, maybe a silhouette ...
GV Wire

Merced County Traffic Stop Leads to DUI Arrest of Underage Driver

A recent Merced County traffic stop resulted in a DUI arrest of a 20-year-old driver. Learn more about this incident.