Merced County
Coverage of Merced County in the Nexus archive.
- Routine California traffic stop leads to seizure of 30 pounds of cocaine worth more than $800K
California authorities seized over $800,000 worth of suspected cocaine from a vehicle stopped in Merced County after an alleged traffic violation. The investigation is being handled by the Merced Area Gang Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET). Additionally, federal agencies reported other large seizures, including over half-a-ton of cocaine at the Calexico Port of Entry and drugs found concealed in cucumber shipments.
- $800K worth of cocaine seized on 5 Freeway: CHP
California Highway Patrol officers seized over $800,000 worth of cocaine after stopping an SUV on the 5 Freeway in Merced County. The stop was initiated due to a traffic violation, and during the search, officers noticed indicators of possible criminal activity.
- Mass measles outbreak threatens Central Valley after farmworkers left Arizona
A mass measles outbreak in the Central Valley is linked to farmworkers who were exposed to the virus in Arizona, according to Fresno, Madera, and Merced counties. The counties stated the workers originated from an area in Arizona experiencing a major outbreak of the highly contagious infection.
- Sinister new video emerges after four horses shot dead by cowboys on remote California ranch
A new video has emerged complicating the story of cowboys allegedly shooting four horses on a remote California ranch. The original footage showed the cowboys shooting the horses in Merced County, sparking shock among animal lovers.