Checkpoint Tonight DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint Planned this Weekend Madera, CA – The Madera Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on 02/28/15 at an undisclosed location within the city limits. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers checking drivers for proper licensing, delaying motorists only momentarily. When…

Jose Gilberto Cortez (age 25) was arrested today for vandalism. Citizens called 911 stating he was walking down the 600 block of Adelaide Street scratching the paint on vehicles with a knife. When contacted, it was found that Jose also had a no bail warrant issued for his arrest. BE 3908 https://www.facebook.com/641767625867582/photos/np.11117535.100007167885770/930703973640611/?type=1&ref=notif¬if_t=notify_me Chowchilla News Day…

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) — Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a shooting that injured a Merced police officer. The shooting happened shortly after 2:30 a.m. Saturday near 21st and H streets. Police say officers conducted a traffic stop in that area and made contact with the driver and passenger in the car. They…

Last night Billy Hawkins (photo 1) was arrested for possession of stolen property, a probation hold and a misdemeanor warrant. David Cruz (photo 2) was arrested in an unrelated case for burglary, possession of stolen property and a probation hold. In both cases the property was turned back over to the rightful owners. JA 3597…

A Merced police officer is said to be in stable condition this morning after he was shot in central Merced, police have confirmed to the Sun-Star. Details are preliminary. The officer’s name has not been released. Police have said the officer was shot during a traffic stop at 2:32 a.m. in the 2100 block of…

Continue reading the main story Continue reading the main storyShare This Page Email Share Tweet Save More Continue reading the main story Neil Irwin Here is a short tale of how the way Americans save for retirement has changed over the last couple of generations. It helps explain what the Obama administration is up to…

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From Feb. 8-14, the Chowchilla Police Department responded to 553 total calls. There were 332 calls for service and 221 self-initiated calls. Seventy-two reports were taken during the seven-day period. There were 11 misdemeanor arrests and four felony arrests. The following is a summary of events for the week ending Feb. 14: MONDAY • Vandalism…

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Detectives say they had been monitoring the activity of the seven women over several weeks. Investigators say all the women face prostitution charges, but one of them was also charged with pandering a girl under the age of 18. Authorities also say a 14-year old girl, a 15-year old girl, and…

A nine-day Merced Police Department investigation ended this week with seven women arrested on prostitution allegations, officers said. Police said they located multiple underage girls engaging in sex-related crimes. The case was investigated by the department’s Disruptive Area Response Team. All of the women have also been offered counseling and other services, police said in…