Twenty Seven Bookings For November 26, 2018

November 27, 2018, 6:35 am

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The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested or booked into jail during November 26, 2018. Bookings include both fresh charges (new arrests) and persons who have been sentenced.  Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.
Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department

Dillon Thomas Boldroff
Winton
Probation Violation

Amanda Dawnilone Brown
Livingston
Drug Paraphernalia
Drug Possession
False ID
Felon w/ Ammunition

Bobby Castaneda
Visalia
Witness on Other Case

Donald Jameskennedy Second Crosser
Unknown
Theft

Andres Lee Diazbarajas
Delhi
Probation Violation

Brandon Markieth Franklin
Merced
Probation Revoked
Domestic Violence

Marc Anthony Fuentes
Los Banos
Evading
Failure to Obey Officer

John Scott Grissom
Atwater
Resisting
Assault on Officer

Thomas Perry Grissom
Merced
Parole Violation

Ernesto Antonio Guzman
Merced
Theft

Sobeida Rubalcava Lands
Cressey
Possess Shopping Cart
Unlawful Storage
Smuggle into Jail

Isaac Gustavo Maldonado
Merced
False ID
Hit and Run w/ Injury
Vehicular Manslaughter
Unlicensed Driver

Jessica Mellvina Mcwaters
Merced
Child Endangerment

Victor Junior Meza
Unknown
Hit and Run

Joseph Wesley Moles
Livingston
Probation Violation

Sarah Nicole Morrow
Dos Palos
Drug Possession
Stolen Vehicle
Receive Stolen Property

Jaime Leigh Mounce
Merced
Probation Violation
Suspended License
Drug Sales
Receive Stolen Property
Stolen Vehicle

Andrew Junior Munoz
Merced
Contempt of Court

Tommy Shawn Nieto
Unknown
Probation Violation

Trevon William Packer
Turlock
Parole Violation
Probation Violation

Frank Senior Ramos
Merced
Drug Possession
Domestic Violence
Court Order Violation

Roberto Carlos Sanchez
Merced
DUI

Surjit Singh
Ceres
DUI w/ Injury

Kimberly Edwina Timbreza
Merced
Suspended Licnese
DUI

Arturo Torres-Garcia
Richmond
DUI

Steven Lefuch Tredway
Merced
Parole Violation

Cher Vue
Merced
Probation Violation

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Eleven Bookings For November 27, 2018

November 28, 2018, 12:14 am

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The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested or booked into jail during November 27, 2018. Bookings include both fresh charges (new arrests) and persons who have been sentenced.  Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.
Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.

Tim Blaine Armond
Gustine
Domestic Violence

Ricardo Alexander Ayala
Los Banos
Possess Dirk/Dagger
Forged Checks

Gary Baumann
San Francisco
ID Theft
Resisting

Patricia Gladis Codd
Atwater
Probation Violation

Monica Fabian-Oregal
Merced
Corporal Injury to Child

Diana Renee Holland
Atwater
DUI

Jaime Adrian Liceacabrera
Los Banos
Public Intoxication

Jesus Antonio Martinez
Merced
Gang Member
Personal Use of Firearm
Manslaughter – Voluntary

Octavio Castro Perez
Merced
Probation Revoked
Loitering
Unlicensed Driver
DUI

Julian Jose Ramirezaguilar
Merced
Probation Violation
Corporal Injury to Child

Joe Marcus Samaniego
Merced
Probation Violation
Failure to Obey Officer
Court Order Violation

Twenty Bookings For November 28, 2018

November 29, 2018, 7:16 am

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The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested or booked into jail during November 28, 2018. Bookings include both fresh charges (new arrests) and persons who have been sentenced.  Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.
Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.

Andrew Steven Cachux
Unknown
Assault w/ Weapon
Resisting

Jose Luis Junior Chavez
Merced
Vandalism
Threats
Domestic Violence
Drug Possession
Civil – Family Law

Yesenia Janet Espinoza
Winton
Resisting
Court Order Violation

Omar Isaias Fierros
Atwater
Probation Violation

Christopher Alberto Gomez Mendoza
Unknown
Probation Violation

Allana Lynn Guidry
Vallejo
Theft
Shoplifting

Xavier Elias Gurr
Merced
Battery
Assault
Burglary

Doroteo Ramirez Hernandez
Atwater
Probation Violation
Vandalism
Trespassing

Jose Maldonado
Atwater
Stolen Vehicle

Jose De Jesus Martinez-Rangel
Winton
Exhibit Weapon
Threats
Assault w/ Firearm

James Clay Junior Mcrae
Atwater
Probation Revoked
False ID
Public Intoxication

Victor Junior Meza
Unknown
Parole Violation
Theft
Public Intoxication

Leonel Orozco
Merced
Probation Revoked

David Gregory Payton
Merced
Receive Stolen Property
Burglary

Glennys Abigail Sandoval
Merced
DUI w/ Injury

Gregory Deon Snyder
Dos Palos
Probation Revoked
Probation Violation
Suspended License
Drug Paraphernalia
Drug Possession
Hit and Run
Stolen Vehicle
False Imprisonment
Kidnapping
Evading

Kimberly Ann Stuhler
Oakdale
Refuse Chemical Test
DUI

Nash Teal
Spokane, WA
Enroute Other Agency

Jose Zuniga Urena
Salinas
Failure to Appear
DUI

Richard Valeno
Los Banos
Domestic Violence

Twenty Six Bookings For November 29, 2018

November 30, 2018, 4:36 am

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The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested or booked into jail during November 29, 2018. Bookings include both fresh charges (new arrests) and persons who have been sentenced.  Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.
Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.

Patrick Foster Beiswanger
Merced
DUI

Jewell Collette Bryant
Merced
Suspended License

Joel Alfonso Cerna
Merced
Suspended License

Juan Jose Chavezsegura
Merced
Refuse Chemical Test
DUI

Shelly Ann Chavez
Atwater
DUI

Erik Jeremy Cruz
Merced
Probation Revoked
Probation Violation

Joshua Mathew Evans
Merced
Probation Revoked
Two Plates Required
Unlicensed Driver
Drug Paraphernalia
Domestic Violence

Nicolas Flores Avalos
Unknown
Drug Influence
Drug Paraphernalia

Elizabeth Solorzano Francisco
Merced
Suspended License
DUI

Christina Marie Gamez
Fowler
Burglary

Gilberto Garcia
Atwater
DUI

Roberto Daniel Garciamarrot
Merced
Unlicensed Driver
Drug Paraphernalia
Drugs w/ Firearm
Concealed Weapon
Drug Sales
Gang Member
Receive Stolen Property
Drugs w/ Firearm

Jonathan Dante Harris
Unknown
False Imprisonment
Domestic Violence
Cultivate Marijuana
Drug Sales
Court Order Violation
Stop at Crosswalk
Suspended License

Cheng Her
Merced
Probation Revoked
Drug Possession
Drug Paraphernalia

Vanessa Naranjo Hurtado
Planada
Probation Violation

Staci Kathryn Landers
Merced
Domestic Violence

Terence Christopher Lewis
Dos Palos
Burglary
Sex w/ Minor
Solicit Minor for Drug Transportation
Furnish Drugs to Minor
Sexual Battery
Sexual Battery / Disabled Victim

Eriberto Martinez
Probation Revoked
Probation Violation
Open Container
Drug Paraphernalia
Battery
Assault

John Gabriel Morales
Modesto
DUI

Johnny Shannon Mounce
Merced
Receive Stolen Property
Grand Theft

Margarita Pimentel
Modesto
DUI

Fantashia Nicole Roberson
Merced
Domestic Violence

Manuel Martinez Junior Sandoval
Atwater
DUI

Faamanu Junior Tui
Los Banos
DUI

Evelyn Valenciaguerra
Atwater
Elder Abuse
Domestic Violence

Michael Levoughn Wilkins
Merced
Witness Other Case
Other Agency Hold

Seventeen Bookings For November 30, 2018

December 1, 2018, 2:01 am

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The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested or booked into jail during November 30, 2018. Bookings include both fresh charges (new arrests) and persons who have been sentenced.  Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.
Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.

Jaime Hector Alba
Los Banos
Probation Violation

Gage Collodi
Los Banos
Proof of Insurance
Suspended License

Kristen Lynn Crissinger
Los Banos
Probation Violation

Carol Ann Evenson
Merced
Probation Violation

Evan Manuel Garcia
Delhi
Refuse Chemical Test
DUI w/ Injury
Vehicular Manslaughter While DUI

Jaime Guevara
Merced
Felon w/ Ammunition
Felon w/ Firearm

Sean Wade Hogan
Atwater
Probation Revoked
Probation Violation

Roger Lee Janz
Merced
Domestic Violence

Jonathan Antone Medeiros
Livingston
Cultivate Marijuana
Suspended License

Michael Robert Mena
Stockton
Parole Violation

Ramon Francisco Ortega
Merced
Probation Revoked

Justin Adam Rigers
Merced
Probation Revoked

Joshua Alfonso Rios
Merced
Drug Possession
Probation Revoked

Steven Lynn Rogerson
Hollister
Refuse Chemical Test
DUI

Martin Sanchez
Winton
Probation Violation

Vernon Raymon Second Stone
Merced
Probation Violation

Gerardo Ruelas Junior Vargas
Merced
Probation Violation

In Loving Memory: Anna M. Pedrelli

December 2, 2018, 9:12 pm

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Anna Marie Pedrelli, 89, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 27th 2018, where she has lived since 1947. She came to Dos Palos as a young bride after marrying Clarence Pedrelli. Here is where they started their lives together by building their home and dairy farm. Ann was a devoted wife, mother of two, grandmother of four and a great grandmother.
During her years in Dos Palos, Ann was a member of the Sacred Heart Church.
One of her favorite events to plan for the Sacred Heart Church was the annual Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner. Many laughs and stories were shared about this event. She was also a member of the Young Ladies Institute, and Alter Society and a CCD Teacher. Over the years she supported and was involved with the DES, which lead to many fun travels with family and friends to festa.
Many people will remember Ann Pedrelli for her great service to Children. She volunteered many hours to the Dos Palos Junior High and High School Band. She found joy in polishing shoes, spraying hair, hemming trousers as well as being a chaperone and a second mom to many students on trips.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence (2004); brother Joe Korte and sister Jane Hansen.
Ann is survived by daughters Marie Langston (Joe), of Lompoc CA, Lisa Graham (Marc), of Chandler AZ: grandchildren Drew Langston (Risa), Mollie Langston, Collin and Cole Graham: great grandchild Raegan Langston. Josie Talamantes, Madera CA, Cecila Jones (Roy), Madera CA, Tony Korte, Chowchilla, CA, and Christine Korte-Tipton (Bill).
Ann’s Family would like to thank all of those friends and family who came to visit and the loving care that she received from her caregivers and Hinds Hospice, which allowed her to be in her home.
A Rosary and Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church (1650 Lucerne Ave. Dos Palos, CA) on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Burial followed at the Calvary Cemetery, Merced CA. Services are entrusted to Whitehurst Funeral Chapel-Dos Palos.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hinds Hospice, 410 W. Main Street, Ste. A
Merced, CA 95340.

Ten Bookings For December 1, 2018

December 2, 2018, 9:17 pm

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The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested or booked into jail during December 1, 2018. Bookings include both fresh charges (new arrests) and persons who have been sentenced.  Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.
Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.

Angelina Irene Albashepherd
Santa Nella
Drug Influence
Trespassing

RJ Mario Blueford
Merced
Probation Violation

Eduardo Luis Contreras
Los Banos
Probation Revoked
Drug Paraphernalia
Drug Possession

Sequoia Rose Hunter
Winton
Robbery

Charles Anthony Leonard
Los Banos
Stole Vehicle

Andrew Dior Fourth Mark
Merced
Parole Revoked

Robert Lee Maule
Merced
Parole Revoked
Parole Violation

Richard Ramos Sicairos
Gustine
Receive Stolen Property
Concealed Weapon
Felon w/ Firearm
Suspended License
DUI

Thomas Eugene Tanner
Unknown
Parole Violation

Richard James Wilhoit
Los Banos
False ID
DUI
Use Tear Gas

In Loving Memory: Agnes C. Cardoza

December 2, 2018, 9:19 pm

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Agnes C. Cardoza was born April 19, 1918 in Newman, and passed away November 29, 2018, she lived 100 wonderful years.
Agnes lived in the country most of her life first on her father’s farm; and then on a dairy farm with her husband; settling in town for over 30 years. She married Joe C. Cardoza in 1936 and they had two children. Agnes helped out at the dairy, took pride in her home and children as a homemaker; she was an accomplished seamstress, enjoyed bowling in the local Los Banos leagues, belonged to the Native Daughters of the Golden West, Y.L.I., and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church; and she also worked as a secretary for Finance and Thrift for over 20 years.
Agnes is preceded in death by her husband, Joe. C. Cardoza; her siblings: Ed Fagundes and Maria Norton; one grandchild, Kurt Salha; and her son-in-law Herman Salha.
Survivors include her children: Marlene Salha of Los Banos; Melinda Gouguet and her husband Jerry Hadfield of Oakland; Grandchildren: Rhett (Arlene)Salha, Grant (Lisa) Salha, Nicole Gouguet, and Jules (Muriel) Gouguet; Great grandchildren: Travis (Nikki) Salha, Nathan Salha, Jarred Salha, Hailey Salha, Taylor Salha, and Lou Gouguet; and Great Great grandchildren: Douglas Salha and Juliette Salha.

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Twelve Bookings For December 2, 2018

December 3, 2018, 12:14 am

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The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested or booked into jail during December 2, 2018. Bookings include both fresh charges (new arrests) and persons who have been sentenced.  Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.
Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.

Luis Gerardo Amaya
Delhi
Resisting
Proof of Insurance
Suspended License
Drug Paraphernalia
Stolen Vehicle

Octaviano Bejar Contreras
Merced
Probation Violation

Anthony Lee Cripps
Los Banos
Probation Violation

Chelsea Dawn Ingram
Merced
Probation Violation
Drug Influence

Elias Marin Lara
Newman
Concealed Weapon
Unlicensed Driver

Jaime Adrian Liceacabrera
Los Banos
Resisting

Elutherio Meraz
Tulare
DUI

Rafael Leonardo Najera Aparicio
Unknown
Drug Paraphernalia

Roseanna Marie Noceti
Merced
Court Order Violation

Moffat Othniel Teneng
Atwater
Resisting

Alejandro Vega
Livingston
Resisting
Suspended License
DUI
DUI w/ Injury

Michelle Diane Zamora
Atwater
DUI
Hit and Run

2018 – Fire Department End Of the Year Awards

December 4, 2018, 6:58 am

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Los Banos Fire Fighters invited their family members and the Los Banos City Council to attend their December Monthly Business Meeting to honor the Volunteer and Career Fire Fighters of the year. Also recognized were a number of other Fire Fighters for their years of service.

Firefighter Brandon Hope was selected by his peers as the Volunteer Fire Fighter of the year. Brandon has been a member of the department since January 2017. He was recognized for his dedication to emergency responses within the City of Los Banos. Brandon is an excellent Volunteer for the Fire Department, extremely active and is currently working on the completion of his EMT Certification. He is planning on attending the Merced College Fire Fighter I Academy next spring.

Fire Captain Zach Sawyer was selected as the department’s Career Fire Fighter of the year. Zach began his career with the Los Banos Fire Department as a Volunteer Fire Fighter in July 2003 and was hired full time by the department in July 2006. Zach was recognized for his many years of dedicated service to the City of Los Banos and his commitment to the Fire Department.

Both Fire Fighters will be recognized for their dedication at the Merced County Fire Fighter of the Year banquet that is hosted by the American Legion in Merced this coming April.Pictured from Right:

Fire Chief Mason Hurley, Career Fire Fighter of the Year, Fire Captain Zach Sawyer and Volunteer Fire Fighter Brandon Hope.

Several members of the department were also recognized for their years of service to the Department and the City of Los Banos.

Fire Fighter Anthony Sequeira, 5 years; Fire Captain Zach Sawyer, 15 years; Fire Fighter Mike Minor, 15 years; Administrative Coordinator Mary Lou Gilardi, 20 years; Volunteer Assistant Fire Chief Darrall Gargano, 40 years.

Special recognition was also given to newly appointed Volunteer Assistant Fire Chief John Dutra for his excellence in execution of duties and contribution to the Los Banos Volunteer Fire Department. Fire Chief Mason Hurley presented Dutra with a Certificate of Award along with a new Chief’s helmet. Assistant Fire Chief Dutra joined the Department in July 2006 and has always been an asset to our organization, proudly serving with Honor, Integrity and Compassion.

The Los Banos Fire Department would like congratulate all award recipients. A big thank you to this year’s cooking committee for a fantastic meal, the Pacheco High School FFA for their assistance in serving and the entire department and families for such a fantastic year.

Pictured Left to Right:

Mary Lou Gilardi, Maci Feeman, Volunteer Assistant Fire Chief John Dutra, Volunteer Assistant Fire Chief Darrall Gargano, Assistant Fire Chief Robert Strauch, Fire Chief Mason Hurley and Rachelle Ciuffo.

Fifteen Bookings For December 3, 2018

December 4, 2018, 7:11 am

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The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested or booked into jail during December 3, 2018. Bookings include both fresh charges (new arrests) and persons who have been sentenced.  Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.
Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.

Neal Glen Brown-Mace
Merced
Probation Violation

James Alan Dahlgren
Turlock
Resisting
Suspended License
Evading

Nickolas Allen Michael Dunn
Modesto
Robbery
Assault w/ Weapon

Jose Garcia
Unknown
Probation Violation

Lance Dean Garcia
Atwater
Probation Violation

Jesus Junior Gonzalez
Stevinson
Battery

Antonio David Jacobo
Mer
Probation Violation

Angel Lizarraga
Bakersfield
Probation Violation

Max Ty Macen
Keyes
Robbery
Assault w/ Firearm

Jaime Mendoza
Fresno
DUI

Kelly Ann Murray
Atwater
Drug Paraphernalia
Drug Influence
Resisting

Kathleen Erin Neeley Hanshew
Norwalk
Accessory
Robbery

Franco Adrian Ortiz
Merced
Probation Violation

Carolyn Pettus
Merced
Trespassing

Teodoro Urena
Milpitas
Vandalism
Domestic Violence

Eleven Bookings For December 4, 2018

December 5, 2018, 7:11 am

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The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested or booked into jail during December 4, 2018. Bookings include both fresh charges (new arrests) and persons who have been sentenced.  Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.
Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.

Angel Gabriel Aguillarroman
Livingston
Theft
Receive Stolen Property
Possess Metal Knuckles

Uriel Angulo Lopez
Los Banos
Probation Violation
Drug Sales

Rogelio Bernal Bernalgonzalez
Winton
Suspended License

Crystal Carson
Yakama, WA
Enroute Other Agency

Tasha Denee Curtice
Delhi
Probation Violation

Cruz Gutierrez
Unknown
Enroute Other Agency

Jude Alexander Lemons
Tulare
Oral Copulation w/ Minor

Jose Eduardo Maldonado
Atwater
Drug Possession
Stolen Vehicle
Burglary

Andrew Junior Munoz
Merced
Probation Violation
Court Order Violation
Stalking

Rafael Leonardo Najera Aparicio
Unknown
Probation Violation

Isidro Barron Nava
Winton
Battery
Threats

In Loving Memory: Arthur Nevarez Badillo, Sr.

December 5, 2018, 7:12 am

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Arthur Badillo, a longtime resident of Dos Palos, California passed away in Atwater, CA on November 29, 2018. He was 70 years old.
He was born August 5, 1948 in Lorenzo, TX, the son of Francisco and Aurora Badillo. He was a faithful member of Oro Loma Apostolic Church. Arthur enjoyed barbecuing and gardening. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Arthur is preceded in death by his parents: Francisco and Aurora Badillo and one brother Manuel Badillo.
He is survived by his children; Manuel Badillo, Arthur Badillo, Jr., Matthew Badillo, Mona Lisa Cox and Michael Badillo, sisters; Elena Badillo, Teresa Badillo, Consuelo Badillo Marshall and Margaret Salas, one brother Enrique T. Badillo, grandchildren and friends.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 7, 2018, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Whitehurst Funeral Chapel followed by the burial at the Dos Palos Cemetery District. Services are entrusted to Whitehurst Funeral Chapel-Dos Palos

Don’t take the bait: Here’s how taxpayers can avoid getting caught by a phishing scam

December 5, 2018, 8:19 am

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Issue Number:    Tax Tip 2018-186 Don’t take the bait: Here’s how taxpayers can avoid getting caught by a phishing scam Data thieves don’t take a break during the holidays. In fact, the IRS warns taxpayers that the agency is seeing a large increase in bogus email schemes that seek to steal money or tax data. The most common way for cybercriminals to steal money, bank account information, passwords, credit cards and Social Security numbers is to simply ask for them. Every day, people fall victim to phishing scams or phone scams that cost them their time and their cash. Here are a few steps taxpayers can take to protect against phishing and other email scams. When reading emails, people should: Be vigilant and skeptical. Never open a link or attachment from an unknown or suspicious source. Even if the email is from a known source, the recipient should approach with caution. Cybercrooks are good at acting like trusted businesses, friends and family. This even includes the IRS and others in the tax business. Double check the email address. Thieves may have compromised a friend’s email address. They might also be spoofing the address with a slight change in text. For example, using narne@example.com  instead of name@example.com.  Merely changing the “m” to an “r” and “n” can trick people. Remember that the IRS doesn’t initiate spontaneous contact with taxpayers by email to ask for personal or financial information. This includes asking for information via text messages and social media channels. The IRS does not call taxpayers with aggressive threats of lawsuits or arrests. Not click on hyperlinks in suspicious emails. When in doubt, users should not use hyperlinks and go directly to the source’s main web page. They should also remember that no legitimate business or organization will ask for sensitive financial information by email. Use security software to protect against malware and viruses found in phishing emails. Some security software can help identity suspicious websites that are used by cybercriminals. Use strong passwords to protect online accounts. Experts recommend the use of a passphrase, instead of a password, use a minimum of 10 digits, including letters, numbers and special characters. Use multi-factor authentication when offered. Two-factor authentication means that in addition to entering a username and password, the user must enter a security code This code is usually sent as a text to the user’s mobile phone. Even if a thief manages to steal usernames and passwords, it’s unlikely the crook would also have a victim’s phone. Report phishing scams. Taxpayers can forward suspicious emails to phishing@irs.gov.

Eighteen Bookings For December 6, 2018

December 7, 2018, 4:37 pm

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The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested or booked into jail during December 6, 2018. Bookings include both fresh charges (new arrests) and persons who have been sentenced.  Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.
Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.

Christopher Theodore Bryant
Merced
Probation Revoked

Nick Mauro Celio
Atwater
DUI

Angel Christopher Cintron
San Jose
Refuse Chemical Test
DUI

Rafael Villanueva Contreras
Atwater
Probation Revoked

Antonio Barranca Delacana
Stockton
Suspended License
DUI Alcohol/Drugs

Jeremy Ryan Eldridge
Merced
Resisting

Gustavo Escamilla-Alvarez
Planada
DUI

Jose Angel Junior Flores
Merced
Stolen Vehicle
False Imprisonment
Threats
Domestic Violence
Assault w/ Weapon

Jason Michael Heck
Merced
Refuse Chemical Test
DUI

Vanessa Naranjo Hurtado
Planada
Probation Violation

Sudi Dumaka Nuru Johnson
Merced
Other Agency Hold
Battery
Conspiracy
Assault w/ Force

Janet Lynn Kenyon
Merced
Hit and Run w/ Injury or Death

Roberto Madrigal
Chowchilla
Suspended License
Refuse Chemical Test
DUI

Martin Munoz-Esquivel
Merced
Domestic Violence

Oscar Jovany Muro-Gonzalez
Los Banos
DUI

Kathleen Erin Neeley Hanshew
Norwalk
Threats
Felony While Armed
Attempted Murder
Robbery

Chance Jeffrey Pouncey
Unknown
Probation Violation

Alberto Salgado
Atwater
Probation Violation

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Thirteen Bookings For December 7, 2018

December 8, 2018, 4:56 pm

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The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested or booked into jail during December 7, 2018. Bookings include both fresh charges (new arrests) and persons who have been sentenced.  Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.
Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.

Raymond John Junior Angeles
Atwater
Probation Revoked
Probation Violation

Michael Junior Avina
Merced
Probation Revoked

Derek Lavell Junior Coe
Merced
Threats

Samuel Delgadillo
Dos Palos
Probation Violation
Failure to Appear
Resisting
Drug Paraphernalia

Rudy Daniel Junior Desoto
Merced
Felony on Bail
Domestic Violence

Dustin Job Flint
Los Banos
Elder Abuse w/ Injury or Death

Alejandro Guerrero
Los Banos
Domestic Violence
Battery
Resisting
Reckless Driving
Unlicensed Driver
DUI
Evading

Silviano Junior Haro
Planada
Probation Revoked

David Tou Lee
Merced
Probation Violation

Racheal Angela Lucio
Merced
Probation Violation

Brai Saul Negrete
Gustine
DUI w/ Injury

Rodrigo Francisco Sandoval
Planada
Drug Possession

Jesus Ismael Verdin
Los Banos
Brandish Weapon
Domestic Violence
Threats

Eight Bookings For December 8, 2018

December 9, 2018, 5:15 pm

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The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested or booked into jail during December 8, 2018. Bookings include both fresh charges (new arrests) and persons who have been sentenced.  Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.
Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.

Natalie Mayorga Coronado
Merced
Probation Violation

Bertin Floressilvar
Merced
Court Order Violation

Anthony Raymond Irigoyen
Modesto
Parole Violation
Battery on Officer
Felony on O/R
Attempted Burglary
Public Intoxication

Cristobal Carlos Leon
Merced
Probation Violation
Possess Dirk/Dagger

Bernard Alan Marks
Merced
Suspended License
Speeding
Probation Revoked

Shawn Douglas Reid
Modesto
Battery on Officer
Felony on O/R
Resisting
Solicit Lewd Conduct
Attempted Burglary

Dion Duane Slaton
Merced
Threats
Assault
Assault w/ Weapon

Allen Lee Young
Merced
Possess Dirk/Dagger
Probation Violation

Twenty One Bookings For December 9, 2018

December 10, 2018, 6:23 am

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The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested or booked into jail during December 9, 2018. Bookings include both fresh charges (new arrests) and persons who have been sentenced.  Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.
Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.

Samantha Joann Armstrong
Oroville
Burglary Tools
Drug Paraphernalia
Drug Possession
Drug Sales
Receive Stolen Property
Burglary

Lester Lavern Booker
Merced
Domestic Violence

Max Daniel Carlucci
Dos Palos
Minor w/ Alcohol
Forgery
DUI

Richard Carranza
Fresno
Domestic Violence

Isaias Hernandez
Los Banos
Evading
Hit and Run w/ Injury
DUI

Kawan Knight
Winton
Court Order Violation
Vandalism
Burglary

Mark Biaji Langi
Los Banos
Resisting

Arturo Junior Magdaleno
Dos Palos
Probation Violation

Andres Martinez
Planada
Resisting
Battery on Officer

Leopoldo Second Martinez
Merced
Resisting
Trespassing

Arasely Rebuelta Medina
Merced
Court Order Violation

Simon Mejia
Merced
Probation Violation

Trinton D’von Mooring
Los Banos
Parole Violation
Trespassing

Edwardo Luis Piedramartinez
Merced
Probation Violation
Prevent 911 Use
Domestic Violence

Jose Reyes
Atwater
Possess Metal Knuckles
Felon w/ Ammuniton
Drug Sales

Emmanuel Reyna
Atwater
Probation Revoked

Ruben Junior Rodriguez
Santa Nella
Public Intoxication/Drugs

Michael Olivera Simoes
Hilmar
Probation Violation
Resisting
Drug Possession

Cher Vang
Merced
Court Order Violation

Jonathan Dean Winans
Los Banos
Court Order Violation

Donavon Yokley
Merced
Domestic Violence

MERCED MAN FOUND GUILTY OF THREE COUNTS OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER

December 11, 2018, 7:36 am

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On December 7, 2018, a Merced County jury found Pete Valenzuela
guilty of three counts of first degree murder, one count of first degree
attempted murder and a count of assault with a semi-automatic handgun,
along with various special circumstance allegations and
enhancements. Valenzuela is scheduled to be sentenced on January 4, 2019
and is facing a sentence of life without the possibility of parole.
The case stems from several incidents occurring in 2012. The first
was the murder of Antonio Jacobo on October 7, 2012 on West 6th Street
between T and S, in front of Sheehy Elementary School. Pete Valenzuela
shot Jacobo multiple times with a semi-automatic pistol. That case remained
unsolved with Merced Police Detectives working diligently to collect evidence
and develop suspects, until December 1, 2012 when the bodies of Luis
Morales and Benjamin Mariano were found in the early morning hours near
the corner of West 23rd and Canal. Both had been shot, multiple times at
about 2:30 a.m. but were not discovered until two hours later. Investigators
determined that both had gotten into an argument with Pete Valenzuela over
gang issues, at a party in an apartment nearby. He followed them down the
street and shot both to death. Before that case could be completely
investigated, Defendant Pete Valenzuela, along with Patrick Cervantes and
Israel Barajas attacked a Merced man who had returned from town after
completing Navy boot camp and was visiting the girlfriend of Patrick
Cervantes. This occurred in the early morning hours of December 23,
2012. During the attack, all three severely beat the man and as he ran for his
life, fired two rounds from the same semi-automatic pistol that had been used
to kill Jacobo, Morales and Mariano.
Merced Police Department detectives, led by Joe Deliman worked
tirelessly to build the case, bringing it to the District Attorney’s office for
filing. The prosecutors trying the case were Chief Deputy District Attorney
Harold Nutt and Deputy District Attorney Tyson McCoy. “On behalf of the
District Attorney’s Office and the People of the State of California, we would
like to thank the jurors who agreed to sit on this lengthy and complicated trial”
stated Harold Nutt. “Because of their hard work and diligence, we were finally
able to see that justice was done. Hopefully, this will help to bring closure to
the families of those who were killed.

Seventeen Bookings For December 10, 2018

December 11, 2018, 7:46 am

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The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested or booked into jail during December 10, 2018. Bookings include both fresh charges (new arrests) and persons who have been sentenced.  Inclusion in this listing is not an admission of guilt, and each and every person should be given their day in court.
Photos and information courtesy of the Merced County Sheriff’s Department.

Jeremiah Ronald Alison
Santa Nella
Failure to Appear
Drug Influence
Drug Possession

Staci Lee Banks
Atwater
DUI

Jimmy Don Third Butcher
Delhi
Manufacture Drugs

Alejandro Calderon-Cortez
Merced
Probation Violation

Brandon Davis
Pasadena
Trespassing
Resisting
Arson

Bobby Marine Franco
Merced
Probation Revoked
Resisting
Drug Possession
Drugs w/ Firearm
Gang Member
Felon w/ Ammunition
Alter Firearm
Concealed Weapon
Possess Firearm

Rafael Gonzalez Junior Manzo
Winton
Probation Violation

Tabrina Lynne Paredez
Los Banos
Probation Violation

Jorge Delalto Perez
Winton
Probation Violation

Manuel Hernandez Reynoso
Madera
DUI

David Gregory Ross
Gustine
Resisting
Prevent 911 Use
Vandalism
Intimidate Witness

Martin Quevedo Segura
Planada
Sexual Abuse of Child

Armando Hernandez Sepulveda
Unknown
Probation Violation

Amanda Whitney Spohn
California
Domestic Violence

Eric Johnnie Tolentino
Merced
Probation Violation

Ethan Lee Tolentino
Merced
Felon w/ Ammunition
Felon w/ Firearm

Stephen Rafael Tristan
Los Banos
Domestic Violence