Law Enforcement - The Westside Express

Woman accidentally injured at Los Banos homeless encampment

by The Westside Express | Jun 4, 2025 | First Responders, Law Enforcement | 0

According to Los Banos Police Chief Ray Reyna, on May 15 at about 7:48 a.m., city personnel were...

Head-on crash Sunday kills one driver

by Rich Matheson | May 22, 2025 | First Responders, Law Enforcement | 0

On May 11 at about 3:30 a.m. the California Highway Patrol was dispatched to a report of a two-vehicle traffic crash on Hwy. 165, north of Santa Fe Grade. According to CHP Officer Shannon Stiers, preliminary investigation...

Man surrenders after six-hour standoff with police

by The Westside Express | Apr 19, 2025 | Law Enforcement | 0

A Los Banos man surrendered to authorities last Friday after a six-hour standoff at a mobile home...

LB Police Chief Reyna returns after completing FBI National Academy

by Christina Rocha | Apr 16, 2025 | Law Enforcement | 0

Los Banos Police Chief Ray Reyna recently returned home after completing the FBI National Academy,...

Detectives investigating shooting that left one man injured

by The Westside Express | Apr 14, 2025 | Law Enforcement | 0

Detectives with the Los Banos Police Department are investigating a shooting that left one man injured last Tuesday. According to Commander Justin Melden, at approximately 8:04 p.m. on April 2, the department’s dispatch center...

Four arrested in home invasion and shooting; fifth suspect still at large

by The Westside Express | Apr 11, 2025 | Law Enforcement | 0

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with a violent home invasion and shooting that...

Dos Palos school district employee arrested on multiple charges

by David Borboa | Apr 7, 2025 | Law Enforcement | 0

A Dos Palos High School employee who is also a basketball coach is now facing multiple charges for...

Arrests made in early morning home invasion, shooting

by The Westside Express | Apr 6, 2025 | Law Enforcement | 0

On March 28, at approximately 2:02 a.m., Los Banos police officers responded to reports of shots...

It’s back to Dos Palos for John Smothers

by David Borboa | Apr 5, 2025 | Law Enforcement | 0

It was quite a “nostalgic homecoming” for John “JD” Smothers. The veteran law enforcement officer...

Sheriff’s Posse to participate in presential inaugural parade Jan. 20

by The Westside Express | Jan 24, 2025 | Government, Law Enforcement | 0

The Merced County Sheriff’s Posse will be participating in the 47th Presidential Inaugural Parade on Jan. 20, according to a press release from Sheriff Vern Warnke. The 47th Inauguration will mark the fourth time the...