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State lawmakers and local leaders are speaking out against the release of a sexually violent predator in Merced County. Photo: KFSN MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) - State lawmakers and local leaders are speaking out against the release of a sexually violent predator in Merced County. Sheriff

A Stanislaus County judge has authorized the release of Kevin Gray, a sexually violent predator, into Ballico, a rural community in nothern Merced County.

State lawmakers and local leaders are speaking out against the release of a sexually violent predator in Merced County.

Merced County Sheriff asks local leaders to hire more deputies. Photo: KFSN MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -- The Merced County Sheriff is demanding action from local leaders to hire more deputies. Sheriff Vern Warnke spoke at Tuesday's County Board of Supervisors meeting, saying the departm

Sheriff Vern Warnke spoke at Tuesday's County Board of Supervisors meeting, saying the department needs at least 50 personnel.

Merced county news stories - get the latest updates from ABC30.

  Law Enforcement News Convicted California Felon Out On Probation Allegedly Murders 3 In Shocking Shooting Spree A convicted felon who was out on probation when he allegedly killed three people - including his girlfriend and ex-girlfriend - all on the same day, has been charged with multiple counts of murder following the violent shooting spree, according to the San

The Merced County Sheriff's Office is facing a staffing shortage, and there's concern it might get worse.

The location proposal for a new sheriff's administration building has been approved by the Merced County Board of Supervisors.

According to authorities, both phases of the project are expected to cost more than $130M in total.