January 26, 2023 - Merced – The Merced Police Department reported the following information. On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, the Merced Police Departments Gang Violence Suppression Unit arrested a wanted man in possession of a firearm and narcotics after he flees from officers.
On January 25, 2023, at approximately 1:30 P.M., the Merced Police Departments Gang Violence Suppression Unit identified a known gang member Charles Jackson (40) in the unit block of East 12th Street. Officers attempted to arrest Jackson for his warrant, and he fled on foot. Officers were able to catch Jackson a short distance away after a 9mm handgun dropped from his waist.
When Jackson was arrested, he was in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Jackson was booked into Merced County Jail for a violation of Post Release Community Supervision, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and possession of narcotics.
Merced PD Case Number: 23-4440
Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Officer Taylor Rocha at 209-388-7770 or by email at Rocha T@CityofMerced.org.
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Source & photo: Merced Police Department
