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They were identified as Jorge Barron, 20, of Atwater, California; Gabriel Francis Coronado, 19, of Atwater; Manuel Allen Leon, 21, of Vallejo, California; Andres Nunez Rodriguez Jr., 21 of Planada, California; Fabian Cruz Roman, 22 of Los Banos, California; and Edgar Eduardo Ventura, 22 of Portland, Oregon. … [Read more...] about 6 Inmates Use ‘Homemade Rope’ To Escape From Merced County Jail

A few hours later, two more of the escapees were arrested in the San Diego area, the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post. Fabian Cruz Roman, 22, and Andres Nunez Rodriguez were detained without incident and taken back to Merced County, officials said. … [Read more...] about Officials Capture 3 Of 6 inmates Who Escaped Merced County Jail

The three other escapees are Manuel Allen Leon, 21, whose charges include assault with a firearm; Edgar Eduardo Ventura, 22, who was arrested on charges of being in possession of a firearm and participating in a street gang; and Jorge Barron, 20, who had been booked on charges of parole violation. … [Read more...] about Six inmates at Merced County jail escape using rope made from prison sheets

“You should never approach them unless you’re law enforcement. We’ve given a critical reach BOL — Be On the Lookout — to all of our law enforcement communities so that they can do it. If you’re not trained law enforcement, do not approach them,” said Merced County Sheriff Vernon Warnke. “Do not take this into your own hands. Just give us a call and we will take it on at that point. No sense in anybody getting hurt.” … [Read more...] about Authorities Search For 6 Inmates Who Escaped From Merced County Jail

According to the Butler Eagle, the foot-long carcass was found by a Jefferson Township resident while walking. The Butler Eagle reports the conservancy believes the fish must have been released into the lake by someone who had it as a pet. … [Read more...] about Pacu, Piranha-Like Fish, Found In Butler County’s Glade Run Lake