Merced police detectives continue to investigate a drive-by shooting that seriously wounded two young men on Friday night.

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Merced police say they shot and killed a woman who pointed a gun at an officer. Investigators believe she may have also been involved in two armed robberies which happened ...

Learn the 2026 goals of the six city police chiefs in Merced County. Their departments serve more than 296,000 residents.

The Merced Police Department conducted 6,455 stops in 2024 — almost double from the previous year. The figures come from the ...

Merced Police recovered a stolen Applegate Zoo sign during a July 25 raid. Department withheld recovery details from city officials for nearly one week. Officers honored with Commander Coins; felony ...

A 17-year-old gang member has been arrested after running from Merced officers with a gun, according to authorities. At about 1:53 p.m. Saturday, Merced Police Department Gang Unit officers attempted ...

Merced crime totals fall through third quarter compared to the same time last year. Police credit staffing, technology, and community engagement for large declines. Assaults and murders rose, driven ...