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Merced Man Faces 26 Years to Life in Prison

August 2, 2018, 9:19 pm
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On July 27, 2018, 32-year-old Bernabe Gonzalez, of Merced, was convicted of first degree murder by a Merced County jury, in connection with the September 2017 murder of 34-year-old Maria Garcia-Vargas, announced Merced County District Attorney Larry D. Morse II.

Gonzalez and Garcia-Vargas met at an orchard in Merced County in the early morning hours on September 1, 2017. After the two had a disagreement regarding the affair they were having, Gonzalez pulled out a knife and stabbed Garcia-Vargas seven times, and cut her throat. Gonzalez
then dumped her body in a nearby canal, where it was found a few hours later by a farm worker. Shortly after the murder, Gonzalez went home, packed up his house, and fled to Arizona.
Within three days investigators linked Gonzalez to the murder, he was arrested in Arizona on September 4, 2017.

“We thank the jury for their service and we are obviously satisfied with their verdict,” said Deputy District Attorney Thomas Min, who prosecuted the case.

Gonzalez will be sentenced on August 24 at 8:30 and he faces 26 years to life in prison.

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CHP Press Release for Fatal Motorcycle Crash I-5 & 152

August 2, 2018, 9:23 pm
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On August 1, 2018 at approximately 0439 hours, the Merced Communication Center (MCC) received a call of a grass fire on the right shoulder of Interstate 5 northbound north of State Route 152. Officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Los Banos Area Office responded to the scene and determined the fire was started by a traffic collision involving a motorcycle.

During the initial investigation it was determined, an unidentified rider was riding a Kawasaki motorcycle on I-5 northbound, north of SR-152, at an undetermined speed. The rider allowed the Kawasaki to travel off of the east shoulder of I-5 causing the Kawasaki to collide with a dirt embankment and the rider was ejected from the motorcycle. As a result of the collision the rider sustained fatal injuries. The rider and the Kawasaki were not able to be identified at the scene of the collision.

This collision remains under investigation.

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Thirty Six Bookings For August 2, 2018

August 3, 2018, 6:07 am
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The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested or booked into jail during August 2, 2018. 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.

Michael Anthony Andrew
Merced
Felon w/ Ammunition

Brian Wayne Senior Bowen
Merced
Resisting
Speeding
Stop at Crosswalk
Unlicensed Driver
DUI

Roberto Carlos Carrillo
Atwater
Stop Lamps Required
Proof of Insurance
Suspended License
Unregistered Vehicle
Drug Paraphernalia

Daniel Aguilar Ceja
Merced
Domestic Violence

Juan Covarrubias
Hilmar
Probation Violation

John Mark Dicarlo
Merced
Probation Revoked

Yesenia Gabriela Escoto
Winton
Loitering
Trespassing
Disturb Peace
Public Intoxication
Resisting
Drug Paraphernalia
Drug Influence

Gene Robert Faust
Merced
Probation Revoked
Shoot at Inhabited Dwelling
Assault w/ Firearm
Drug Sales

Elpidio Rosales Frias
Planada
DUI

Christopher Alberto Gomez Mendoza
Unknown
Probation Violation

Raymond Gonzalez
Delhi
Sell or Furnish to Minor
Drug Sales
Suspended License
Altered Firearm
Loaded Firearm

Brandy Ginnale Hernandez
Stockton
Stolen Vehicle

Thomas Junior Housley
Merced
Resisting
Trespassing

Frederick Knoop
Half Moon Bay
Public Intoxication

Juan Luis Longoriaquezada
Winton
Probation Violation

David Miranda
Delhi
Drug Influence

Ricardo George Molina
Los Banos
Stolen Vehicle

Joaquin Anthony Moreno
Merced
Probation Violation

Timothy Dwayne Nolan
Merced
Probation Violation
Drug Paraphernalia
Drug Possession

Edwardo Nunez
Atwater
Probation Violation

Maribel Garcia Orozco
Merced
DUI

Christopher Matthew Parga
Merced
Parole Revoked
Parole Violation

Roberto Perezflores
Stockton
Hit and Run w/ Death or Injury
Suspended License
DUI w/ Priors

Nelson Howard Pleasant
Merced
Open Container
Trespassing
Resisting

Trevel Bernard Ashton Powell
Gustine
Burglary

Monica Mariela Rosette Silva
Sacramento
Probation Violation

Eric Donovan Rossi
Los Banos
Proof of Insurance
Stop at Crosswalk
License Restricted/DUI
Drug Paraphernalia
Receive Stolen Property

Courtney Monet Soares
Los Banos
Drug Paraphernalia
Trespassing
Shoplifting
Robbery

Danny Lee Swilley
Atwater
Drug Influence

Terence Tinnin
Winton
Probation Violation
Trespassing

Gerardo Torres
Atwater
Street Terrorism Enforcement Enhancement
Possess Assault Weapon

Kaitlyn Marie Torres
Modesto
Probation Violation

Timothy Tuggle
Merced
Public Intoxication

Frederick James Walker
Sacramento
DUI

Gary Lamar Williams
Merced
Open Container Passenger
Resisting

Juan Zavala
Merced
Parole Violation
Threats
Robbery
Assault w/ Weapon

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Hilmar Home to Most Portuguese in United States

August 3, 2018, 6:29 am
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PALCUS, The Portuguese-American Leadership Council of the United States has released the top 101 cities in the US with people born in Portugal.

The following is some of the results from the overall list for California.

Hilmar, CA (1st) leads the way, with Fulton (7th), Artesia (23rd), Tipton (24th), Escalon (31st), Penngrove (35th), and Gustine (37th).  Los Banos came in 79th.

For the complete list, visit City Data Here.

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Merced Area CHP Reports Fatal Collision

August 3, 2018, 5:38 pm
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On August 2, 2018, at approximately 1704 hours, Merced Communication Center received a call of a collision involving a solo Chevrolet pickup off the roadway on La Grange Road, north of State Route 59. Emergency personnel was requested and responded to the scene.  Officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Merced Area Office responded to the scene and investigated the collision.

During the course of the investigation it was determined, Mr. Ruiz-Rosales was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado southbound on La Grange Road, north of State Route 59, at a stated speed of 55 to 60 miles per hour. As Mr. Ruiz-Rosales negotiated a right-hand curve in the road,  with a recommended posted speed limit of 40 miles per hour, Mr. Ruiz-Rosales allowed the Chevrolet to drift into the opposing traffic lane.

Mr. Ruiz-Rosales turned the Chevrolet sharply to the right to avoid on-coming traffic and lost control of his vehicle. The Chevrolet traveled off the west roadway edge of La Grange Road and down a steep embankment. The Chevrolet overturned several times, colliding with several large trees. The Chevrolet came to rest on its wheels between two trees. As a result of the collision, Mr. Ruiz-Rosales sustained a minor laceration to the top of the head. The right front passenger sustained fatal injuries due to the significant intrusion to the right side of the passenger compartment. Both occupants were properly seat belted. Drugs and alcohol were not a factor in this collision.

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BehindMLM: Santiago De La Rosa Settles With SEC and TelexFree Trustee

August 4, 2018, 7:42 am
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Following denial of his motion to dismiss, Santiago De La Rosa entered settlement negotiations with the SEC and TelexFree Trustee.

Those negotiations lead to a proposed settlement, which was approved by the court on July 31st.

Specific details of De La Rosa’s settlement haven’t been made public.

From court filings we know De La Rosa and his wife’s net winnings from TelexFree were calculated to be $585,731.

The SEC’s claims against De La Rosa for $1.7 million, including prejudgment interest.

As part of the approved settlement, De La Rosa will surrender balances in three bank accounts,  two in his name and one held by Magica Media Corp.

De La Rosa will also return an additional $100,000 to the Trustee.

Of the original eight individually named defendants in the SEC’s 2014 lawsuit, only Carlos Wanzeler and Faith Sloan have not settled.

Wanzeler fled the US and is a fugitive hiding out in Brazil. Sloan, through her “Cryptocurrency Queen Wiki” persona, continues to promote dubious cryptocurrency schemes on Facebook.

BehindMLM appears in The Paper with permission from Oz at behindmlm.com.  For more details on this site and other MLM related news, visit his site HERE.

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Thirty Eight Bookings For August 3, 2018

August 5, 2018, 5:51 am
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The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested or booked into jail during August 3, 2018. 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.

Alejandro Bautista
Los Banos
Probation Violation

William Gerald Bettencourt
Los Banos
DUI

Clay Matthew Castillo
Los Banos
Court Order Violation

Jose Manuel Cejasalas
Merced
Vandalism
Threats

Daniel GOnzalez Cornejo
Los Banos
Drug Possession

Isaiah Coronado
Merced
Probation Violation
Drug Possession
Possess Metal Knuckles

Rita Ramirez Coronado
Livingston
Drug Paraphernalia
Identity Theft
Domestic Violence
Child Custody Case
Battery
Assault w/ Force

Mario Javier Espinosa
Livingston
Gang Member
Possess Weapon
Drug Sales

Alexander Rosario Felix-Gonzalez
Bay Point
Drug Sales

Uwanna Ren Fuller
Merced
Present False Information for Aid

Carlos Junior Gonzales
Atwater
DUI

Cyrus Goode
Merced
Disturb Peace

Angel Guzman
Livingston
Probation Violation
Gang Member
Drug Sales

Gerardo Jimenez
Merced
Suspended License

Carlton Ray Jones
Atwater
Suspended License

Cassandra Alexis Koblis
Chowchilla
DUI

Yusuf Hakim Leon
Merced
Drug Possession

Pedro Eduardo Maldonado
Livingston
DUI

Larry Robert Mciver
Unknown
DUI

Vasquez Jose Navarro
Turlock
Suspended License

Roseanna Marie Noceti
Merced
Contempt of Court
Court Order Violation

Jordan Troy Ornelas
Atwater
Suspended License

Salvador Espita Patino
Merced
Trespassing

Omar Miranda Perez
Los Banos
DUI

Cristian Piedra
Planada
DUI

Tina Marie Reid
Merced
Park Curfew
Resisting

Armando Reyes
Merced
Felon w/ Firearm
Probation Violation

Justin Adam Rigers
Merced
Probation Revoked

Roberto Enrique Rodriguez
Merced
DUI w/ Injury

Wilmer ROsales
Los Banos
Public Intoxication

Santiago Sandoval
Planada
False Info to Officer
Drug Paraphernalia
Drug Possession

Christian Isiah Smith
Gilroy
Drug Paraphernalia
Theft
Receive Stolen Property
Burglary

Larry Bert Junior Stowe
Los Banos
Domestic Violence

Johnny Thao
Sacramento
Parole Violation
Drug Paraphernalia
Burglary Tools
Conspiracy
Stolen Vehicle

Ricky Thao
Winton
Grand Theft
Conspiracy
Stolen Vehicle

Demetrio Urrutia
Atwater
DUI

Efrain Anthony Villalobos
Merced
Drug Paraphernalia
Stolen Vehicle

Erika Nicole Zavala
Le Grand
Child Endangerment
DUI

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Twenty Three Bookings For August 4, 2018

August 5, 2018, 6:07 am
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The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested or booked into jail during August 4, 2018. 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.

D’ante Lamar Bolden
Merced
Probation Violation

Carmen Patricia Camacho
Los Banos
Public Intoxication

Joel Camacho
Los Banos
Hit and Run

Cody R Clark
Merced
Probation Violation

Roxana E Garcia
Unknown
Suspended License
DUI

Isai Gutierrez
Los Banos
Public Intoxication

Donnie Wayne Hardaway
Ceres
Suspended License
DUI

Jose Angel Hernandez
Los Banos
Littering
Public Nuisance
Drug Paraphernalia
Destroy Evidence

Abel Andrew Jimenez
Merced
Offensive Words in Public

Drew Lewis
Clovis
Drug Possession
Public Intoxication

Ramon Timothy Lopez
Merced
Resisting
Drug Possession

Carlos Maldonado
Winton
Bicycle Lamp
Operate Bicycle on Right
Resisting

Filiberto Zamora Martinez
Los Banos
Drug Paraphernalia
Trespassing

Edward Marcos Mendez
Merced
Drug Paraphernalia
Trespassing

Marco Antonio Luna Miranda
Winton
Unlicensed Driver
DUI

Ebodio Moras-Alvarado
Los Banos
Contempt of Court
Court Order Violation
DUI

Josephine Ann Onzo
Merced
Disturb Peace

Nelson Rodriguezdelgado
Winton
Domestic Violence

Curtis Lee Sanders
Dos Palos
Bicycle License
Drug Sales

Brandyn Michael Steven Scott
Danville, VA
Burglary

Christopher Kelley Vasquez
Merced
Probation Violation

Francisco Vasquez
Atwater
Parole Violation
Resisting
Threats

Rahat Yaqub
Merced
Misuse 911 System

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Los Banos CHP Report Fatal Collision

August 6, 2018, 9:31 am
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On August 5, 2018 at approximately 1804 hours, the Merced Communication Center (MCC) received a call traffic collision at the cross of Shields Avenue and Russell Avenue. Officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Los Banos Area Office responded to the scene.

During the initial investigation it was determined, the driver of the Honda was driving eastbound on Shields avenue approaching Russell Avenue at an undetermined speed. Mr. Cardenas was driving a 2014 Peterbilt pulling two empty flatbed trailers southbound on Russell Avenue approaching Shields Avenue at 55 miles per hour. The driver of the Honda failed to stop at a posted stop sign at Russell Avenue and traveled into the intersection directly into the path of the Peterbilt. The front of the Peterbilt collided into the driver’s side of the Honda. Due to the collision, the driver of the Honda was pronounces deceased at the scene.

Drugs and/or Alcohol to not appear to be a factor.

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Twenty Bookings For August 5, 2018

August 6, 2018, 9:41 am
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The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested or booked into jail during August 5, 2018. 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.

Rudolph Thompson Avalos
Merced
Parole Violation

Ruben Alexander Casados
Delhi
Drug Possession
Probation Violation

Victoria Alexis Cortinas
Unknown
DUI
Child Endangerment

Raul Reyes Covarrubias
Los Banos
DUI
Receive Stolen Property
Concealed Weapon

Everardo Junior Garcia
Winton
Probation Violation

Roxanne Godoy
Merced
Resisting

Estrella Angel Gonzalezmartinez
Merced
Battery on Officer
Battery
Assault

Elifonso Hernandezcruz
Winton
Drug Sales
Resisting

Jose Juan Esquivel Jimenez
Atwater
Public Intoxication

Joshua Solomon Lang
Los Banos
Enroute Other Agency
Resisting
Destroy Evidence
Drug Possession

Skyler Thomas Marbach
Merced
Public Intoxication

Juan Carlos Junior Orozco
Merced
False Imprisonment
Domestic Violence

Juan Jose Orozco
Santa Nella
Probation Violation
Suspended License

Pedro Prado
Merced
Domestic Violence

Martin Quezada-Lopez
Los Banos
Domestic Violence

Jorge Reyes Lopez
Los Banos
False Imprisonment
Domestic Violence

Faustino Bernabe Salgado
Merced
Open Container
Public Intoxication

Terry Joe Junior Smith
Merced
Threats
Felony Assault

Denilson Parra Tapia
Winton
Robbery
Assault w/ Firearm

Timothy Thander Tuggle
Ripon
Public Intoxication

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Twenty Two Bookings For August 6, 2018

August 7, 2018, 7:00 am
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The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested or booked into jail during August 6, 2018. 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 Departme

Oscar Bernardo Aguayo
Merced
Probation Violation
Probation Revoked

Ilene Balderas Almanza
Stockton
False Checks

Jacob Alan Beaughan
Hilmer
DUI w/ Priors

Matthew Bollinger
Merced
Assault w/ Weapon
Receive Stolen Property

Francisco Javier Canela-Alcantar
Merced
DUI

Rocco Third Capone
Los Banos
Battery

William Carney
Merced
Domestic Violence

Maricruz Lopez Hernandez
Merced
Probation Violation

Salvador Montero Jacobo
Planada
Court Order Violation

Larry Ardel Senior Manning
Dos Palos
Vandalism
Assault w/ Weapon

Santiago Mosqueda Baltierra
Merced
Domestic Violence

James Michael Peralez
Merced
False Info to Officer
Suspended License
Unregistered Vehicle
Resisting
Vehicle Lighting
Probation Violation

Joao Pimentel-Melo
Tracy
DUI

John Christopher Reed
Merced
Probation Violation

Adrian Manuel Rodriguez
Los Banos
DUI

Alberto Salgado
Atwater
Stolen Vehicle
Receive Stolen Property

James Dewayne Sandford
Merced
Probation Revoked
Drug Possession
Drug Paraphernalia

Ryan Osmen Suarez
Dos Palos
Other Agency Hold
Murder

Antonio Herrera Talvera
San Jose
Suspended License
Child Endangerment
Domestic Violence

Cristo Jibran Villagrana
Atwater
Unlicensed Driver
Hit and Run

Jesus Carlos Villasenor Ibarra
Gustine
Domestic Violence

Justin Scott Ward
Dos Palos
Receive Stolen Property
Drug Possession
Possess Hypodermic Needles
Battery

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Modesto Area CHP Reports Fatal Collision

August 8, 2018, 6:46 am
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On August 7, 2018, at approximately 1920 hours, the Merced Communications Center received a call of a traffic collision between two vehicles on Patterson Road west of Langworth Road. Officers from the California Highway Patrol Modesto Area Office were dispatched to the scene.

The initial investigation found that the driver of a 2000 Toyota was driving westbound on Patterson Road, west of Langworth Road, in the westbound lane, at approximately 40-45 miles per hour. Marisela Wilkinson was driving a Dodge eastbound on Patterson Road, west of Langworth Road, in the eastbound lane, at approximately 45 miles per hour towards the Toyota. As the two vehicles neared each other, The driver of the Toyota for unknown reasons crossed into the eastbound lane. The driver of the Toyota turned her vehicle to the right and re-entered the westbound lane. Then suddenly, for reasons still under investigation, the Toyota turned abruptly to the left and re-entered the eastbound lane, directly into the path of the Dodge. Ms. Wilkinson was unable to react, and the front of the Dodge collided head-on with the front of the Toyota. This impact caused the Toyota to be pushed in a southeasterly direction, off of the road. The Toyota continued to travel backwards, in a southeasterly direction, into a ditch that was full of cattle waste runoff. As the Toyota entered the ditch, it rolled over onto its driver side, submerging the left side of the Toyota. Witnesses arrived on scene and attempted to rescue the occupants of the Toyota. Due to the extent of damage to the Toyota, and its location, they were unable to do so. Fire and ambulance personnel arrived on scene and pronounced both of the occupants of the Toyota deceased. The driver and all of the passengers in the Dodge were transported by ambulance to Memorial Medical Center, in Modesto, for non-life threatening injuries. All of the occupants, in both vehicles, were wearing their seat belts.

It is unknown if alcohol and/or drugs were a contributing factor in this collision.

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Thirty Two Bookings For August 7, 2018

August 8, 2018, 7:20 am
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The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested or booked into jail during August 6, 2018. 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.

Vanessa Alejandra Aguilar
Livingston
DUI

David Anthony Junior Allen
Merced
Theft of Utilities
Attempt Stolen Property
Suspended License

Edward Poai Fourth Bailey
Atwater
Drug Paraphernalia

Nicole Michelle Canto
Stockton
Burglary

Angel Eduardo Frutos
Los Banos
Parole Violation
Assault w/ Weapon

Paco Galvan
Los Banos
Contempt of Court
Domestic Violence
Resisting

Lance Dean Garcia
Atwater
Probation Violation

Cyrus Goode
Merced
Public Intoxication

Gary James Gregory
Stevinson
Possess Dirk/Dagger

Chong Her
Merced
Probation Revoked
Felon w/ Ammunition
Possess High Capacity Magazine
Felon w/ Firearm

Yoshio Randall Huichapan
Merced
Probation Violation

Steven Craig Kester
Merced
Drug Possession
Vandalism

Shaun Michael Kincade
Atwater
Probation Revoked

Frederick Knoop
Hit and Run w/ Injury
DUI w/ Injury

Fabian Lizarragaguzman
Delhi
Felon w/ Ammunition
Felon w/ Firearm
Gang Member
Conspiracy
Assault w/ Weapon

Nepamuseno Cuevas Maciel
Los Banos
Probation Revoked
Brandish Weapon

Jennifer Martinez Maldonado
Atwater
Threats

Michael W Mendes
Hilmar
DUI Alcohol/Drugs

Jorge Mendez
Atwater
Probation Violation

Isaiah Mendoza
Los Banos
Contempt of Court
Domestic Violence

Terence Michell
Victorville
Enroute Other Agency

James Henry Ortega
Merced
Court Order Violation

Tabrina Lynne Paredez
Los Banos
Vandalism
Assault w/ Weapon

Dion Arthur Junior Perry
Merced
Probation Violation

Todd Pierce
Unknown
Enroute Other Agency

Alejandro Pimentel
Merced
Resisting
Assault w/ Weapon

Joshua Thomas Rietz
Delhi
Gang Member
Conspiracy
Assault w/ Weapon

Armando Tarin Rodriguez
Merced
Court Order Violation
Probation Violation
Failure to Appear
Possess Assault Weapon
Felon w/ Firearm
Gang Member
Evading

Salvador Rodriguez Avila
Lodi
DUI

Richard Ramos Sicairos
Gustine
Suspended License

Aldo Villanueva
Merced
Parole Violation

Heather Renee Ybarra
Turlock
Trespassing

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Car vs Big Rig on Pacheco, East of Mercy Springs

August 8, 2018, 4:54 pm
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Fourteen Bookings For August 8, 2018

August 9, 2018, 7:02 am
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The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested or booked into jail during August 8, 2018. 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.

Ramses Apodaca Cuadros
Merced
DUI

Bennie Frank Tusing
Unknown
Vandalism

Roger Edgar Smith
Winton
Trespassing

James Edward Tillmon
Merced
Probation Revoked

Ruben Lafayette Singh
Merced
Resisting
Blocking Sidewalk

Sirgio Deandre Scott
Merced
Parole Violation

Jaime Rojas
Atwater
Burglary
Vandalism
Receive Stolen Property
Arson

David Felix Reynaga
Chowchilla
Probation Violation

Antonio Reyes Rodriguez
Turlock
Public Intoxication
Malicious Mischief to Vehicle

Daniel Gordon Mitchell
Keyes
Burglary
Conspiracy
Theft

Carlos Ochoa
Atwater
Probation Violation

Robert Ray Manuel
Los Banos
DUI

Brian Marian Lopez
Merced
Drug Possession
Probation Violation

Martin Esquivelmunoz
Merced
Domestic Violence

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Modesto Area CHP to Hold DUI Checkpoint

August 10, 2018, 7:09 am
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Modesto, CA – Modesto Area of the California Highway Patrol will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on August 11, 2018, in north Modesto within the unincorporated area of Stanislaus County between the hours of 8:30 P.M. and 3:00 A.M.

The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved crashes. Research shows that crashes involving an impaired driver can be reduced by up to 20 percent when well-publicized DUI checkpoints and proactive DUI patrols are conducted routinely.

In California, this deadly crime led to 1,145 deaths in 2014 because someone failed to designate a sober driver. That same year, another 23,878 people were injured statewide under similar circumstances. Nationally, the latest data shows nearly 10,000 were killed by an impaired driver. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers checking drivers for proper licensing delaying motorists only momentarily. When possible, specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving. Recent statistics reveal 30 percent of drivers in fatal crashes had one or more drug in their systems. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies. Nearly 90 percent of California drivers approve of DUI checkpoints.

DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests affording the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence. Locations are chosen with safety considerations for the officers and the public. Drivers caught driving impaired can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to include jail time, fines, fees, DUI classes, other expenses that can exceed $15,000 not to mention the embarrassment when friends and family find out.

Funding for this checkpoint is provided to the California Highway Patrol by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to ‘Report Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1’.

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Twenty Five Bookings For August 9, 2018

August 10, 2018, 7:22 am
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The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested or booked into jail during August 9, 2018. 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.

Tommie Glen Junior Davis
Atwater
Parole Revoked

Carol Ann Evenson
Merced
Probation Violation

Mickey Guillermo Felix
Atwater
Parole Violation

Oscar Estevan Galan
Los Banos
Public Intoxication

Jesus Prado Galvan
Winton
Probation Violation
Resisting
Trespassing
Indecent Exposure

Fabian Gutierrez-Martinez
Los Banos
DUI

Cesar Hernandez
Livingston
Disturb Peace
Resisting
Assault
Threats

Ereka Jo Beth Koerner
Merced
Felon w/ Firearm
Grand Theft
Burglary

James Michael Kyreacos
Merced
Domestic Violence

Christopher Anthony Lopez
Merced
Trespassing

Roberto Martinez
Merced
Probation Revoked
Purchase/Receive Firearm While Restrained
Drug Sales
Drug Possession
Possess Firearm

Tyler Glen Mcever
Atwater
Probation Violation

Pedro Mena
Atwater
DUI

Andrion J Navarretemendoza
Fresno
Other Agency Hold
Vandalism
Burglary

Miguel Aceves Oregel
Merced
Battery
Assault

Vanessa Marie Ortiz
Merced
Theft

Angelo Ascencion Peters
Merced
Parole Violation

Devonne Sharprice Richie
Merced
Domestic Violence

David Rodriguez Rodriguez
Livingston
Probation Violation

Roberto Justino Sarinana
Los Angeles
DUI Alcohol/Drugs w/ Injury

Steven Lefuch Tredway
Merced
Public Intoxicaiton

Louie Anthony Vallez
Los Banos
Drug Possession
Theft
Probation Revoked
Shoplifting

Daniel Joseph Vasquez
Ripon
DUI

Samuel James White
Merced
Parole Violation

Bee Xiong
Merced
Discharge Firearm
DUI

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Thirty Seven Bookings For August 10, 2018

August 11, 2018, 8:06 am
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The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested or booked into jail during August 10, 2018. 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.Mer

Salvador Moreno Almanza
Planada
Probation Violation

Brian Escalera Barragan
Winton
Probation Revoked

Jose Luis Cendejas
Los Banos
DUI

Huriel Villanueva Cervantes
Atwater
Probation Revoked

Loretta Ann Chandler
Merced
Vandalism

Tracey Austin Dillard
Merced
Drug Transportation
Drug Possession
Receive Stolen Property
Evading
Stolen Vehicle

Eduardo Espinoza
Winton
DUI

Ernest Estrada
Merced
Court Order Violation

Miguel Garcia
Turlock
Court Order Violation

Sesar David Garcia
Hollister
Threats
Felon w/ Firearm
ID Theft

Robert Lee Gillis
Merced
Drink on Street
Trespassing
Resisting
Public Intoxication

Alejandro Carlos Gomez
Delhi
Drug House
Body Armor
Cultivate Marijuana
Receive Stolen Property
Possess Assault Weapon
Felon w/ Ammunition
Felon w/ Firearm
Firearm Storage
Child Endangerment

Jacquelina Gomez
Los Banos
Theft

Sebastian Munguia Gonzalez
Los Banos
DUI

Rojelio Barboza Guerra
Merced
Battery
Assault
Burglary
Domestic Violence

Arthur Mejia Guerrero
Merced
Probation Revoked

Ricardo Herrera
Merced
Parole Violation

Annemarie Jimenez
Turlock
Public Intoxication

Francisco Javier Loera
Merced
DUI

Jesus Yrazoqui Martinez
Winton
Probation Violation

Jose Manuel Mendez
Oakland
Reckless Driving
Evading
DUI

Mario Rodriguez Morales
Newman
Domestic Violence

Charles Doyle Moreschini
Merced
Probation Violation

Sidney Jerome Murphy
Atwater
Public Intoxication

Edward Jose Nogueron Cisneros
Madera
DUI

Rogelio Josue Ramirez
Los Banos
Possess Dirk/Dagger
Drug Influence

Nicole Rangel
Merced
Violation of Custody Order

Juan Antonio Rojas
Winton
Parole Violation

Kurt Emmanuel Sellers
Merced
Domestic Violence

Jerome Marcus Slayton
San Jose
Murder

Sean Jason Sparks
Merced
Trespassing
Public Intoxication
Resisting

Tommie Fox Junior Stewart
Merced
Parole Violation

Charles Granville Strong
Winton
Suspended License
DUI

Melissa Ann Sumner
Merced
Probation Violation

Albert Julien Marquese Thiel
Merced
Drug Possession
Drug Paraphernalia
Carry Loaded Firearm
Loaded Firearm w/ Drugs
Following Too Close
Hit and Run

James Lee Timpson
Merced
Failure to Register Transient Status

Jesus Villagutierrez
San Bernardino
Reckless Driving

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John Cates Announces Run For Los Banos City Council

August 12, 2018, 9:45 am
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Long time Los Banos resident John Cates announced today that he is seeking election to the City Council in the open District 3 seat. Incumbent Scott Silveira vacated the seat to run for the Merced County Board of Supervisors in the June Primary Election.

“I have devoted time and energy to many local civic projects during my 29 years of living here in Los Banos,” Cates said. “I view the City Council as a continuation of that community service. This is my chosen home, and I am glad I made that choice as the place to live and raise my family.”

Cates, who has worked at Hewlett Packard for 38 years, also owns and operates a small local business.

“My vision for the future of Los Banos centers on two things,” he said. “One is sensible, long term strategic planning that will maintain our excellent qualify of life here. That is why I chose eight years ago to serve on the city Planning Commission. The other part of my vision is solid economic development. A key component of that will be to encourage Silicon Valley firms to expand and relocate here. With my connections and history of working on the other side of the hill, I am uniquely positioned to successfully pursue that economic development goal.”

Cates has served on the Los Banos Planning Commission since 2012, currently serving as Chairman. He is a board member of the Los Banos Arts Council, and a member of the Measure V Citizens’ Oversight Committee.

ABOUT JOHN CATES

Family and Personal

  • Wife Karen has been a teacher in Los Banos Unified School District for 30 years

  • Two adult daughters – Chelsea and Kaylie – graduates of Los Banos High School

  • Lived in Los Banos since 1989

Community Organizations and Offices Held

  • Member Los Banos Chamber of Commerce since 2003

  • Los Banos Rotary member

  • Los Banos Planning Commission since 2012 – currently Chairman

  • Los Banos Arts Council board member

  • Merced County Measure V Citizens Oversight Committee

Education

  • BS degree from University of San Francisco

Community Volunteer Work

  • Two years as president of Los Banos Wildcats youth football team

  • Los Banos Police volunteer

  • Volunteer with local VFW/American Legion

  • Volunteer as announcer and DJ for numerous other local groups

Employment and Business

  • Has worked at Hewlett Packard for 38 years

  • Owns and operates a small local business, JC’s Starstruck Entertainment, for 15 years

ABOUT OUR FUTURE

We are witnessing lots of change in our community, and that change will continue. We are growing, like all Valley communities. We must elect leaders who have the resolve and vision to make those changes work to our benefit. John Cates will be looking far into the future during the imminent process of updating our General Plan. He will utilize his experience and connections in Silicon Valley to encourage firms there to relocate or expand to Los Banos so that our kids and grandkids can find high paying jobs right here at home. During the coming changes, Mr. Cates’ planning expertise will be critical to the task of preserving our quality of life, and the unique culture that we enjoy as citizens of Los Banos. After many years of working as a community volunteer, John Cates knows our city and its problems. He is uniquely prepared for the job of City Council member. Together, we can build a better future. Let’s begin by electing John Cates to the Los Banos City Council!

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Thirty Four Bookings For August 11, 2018

August 12, 2018, 10:04 am
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The Merced County Jail reports the following people as being arrested or booked into jail during August 11, 2018. 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.

Martin Reyna Acosta
Merced
Domestic Violence

Samuel Angelesluis
Winton
Hit and Run
Vandalism
Domestic Violence

Alberto Ayala
Patterson
Mistreat Child
Domestic Violence

Joshua Nathaniel Bassett
Merced
Contempt of Court
Unregistered Vehicle
Suspended License
Failure to Appear

Sergio Antonio Benavides-Lujano
Merced
DUI

David Eugene Cahow
Merced
Probation Violation
Unregistered Vehicle
Unlicensed Driver

Roy Henry Cerda
Merced
Probation Violation

Jack Anthony Civitillo
Dos Palos
Parole Violation

John Roy Calvin Coast
Chowchilla
Domestic Violence

Benjamin Gaytan
Turlock
Child Mistreatment
Drug Sales
Marijuana Cultivation
DUI

Tania Sarahi Gomezdelarosa
Newman
DUI

James Junior Gonzales
Merced
Probation Violation

Estrella Angel Gonzalezmartinez
Merced
Indecent Exposure

Jennifer Ann Honeter
Merced
Trespassing

Derick Joseph Karsner
Merced
Domestic Violence

Benito Martinez Hernandez
Merced
Proof of Insurance
Unlicensed Driver
DUI

Joe Junior Martinez
Felon w/ Firearm
Felon w/ Ammunition

Aaron Christopher Mendes
Atwater
Resisting
Drug Possession
Drug Influence
Threats
Probation Violation

Edgar Esquivel Mendez
Merced
Public Intoxication

Marisa Elena Miranda
Reno, NV
Probation Violation
Unlicensed Driver
Drug Paraphernalia
Drug Possession
False Personation
Receive Stolen Property
False ID

Matthew Patrick Morales
Castroville
Domestic Violence

Emilio Moreno-Medina
Hilmar
DUI
Unlicensed Driver
Evading
Altered Firearm
Concealed Weapon in Vehicle
Open Container
DUI

Selena Catano Munoz
Gustine
Domestic Violence

Rodney David Nason
Merced
Parole Violation

Noel Anthony Perez
Atwater
Probation Violation
Loaded Firearm
Felon w/ Firearm
Passenger Drinking in Vehicle

Belisario Ramirez
Fresno
Suspended License
DUI

Andres Razo
Unknown
Public Intoxication

Jair De Jesus Rodriguez
Los Banos
DUI

James Martrice Vancleave
Merced
Resisting
Disturb Peace

Gilberto Mendoza Vargas
Le Grand
Hit and Run
DUI

Claudia Denise Vega
Merced
Trespassing
Battery

Joe Carlos Vieira
Turlock
Public Intoxication

Lawrence Edwards Waters
Merced
Contempt of Court

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