March 16, 2023 - Merced Police Department officials report that on March 15, 2023, at approximately 3:00 P.M., the Merced Police Departments Gang Violence Suppression Unit served a search warrant and arrested a man in possession of a firearm and narcotics for sale.

On March 15, 2023, Merced PD Gang Unit Officers served a search warrant in the 2000 block of Saratoga Ave. in Merced. Officer Mitchell King developed information that Albert Brincat (56) was selling methamphetamine and marijuana from his home. When officers search the home, they located a loaded 357 handgun, approximately 15 grams of methamphetamine, 8.4 pounds of marijuana, packaging material and scales.

Brincat was transported to the Merced County Jail where he was booked for being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and for possession of narcotics for sale.

Merced PD Case Number: 23-13495

Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Officer Mitchell King at 209-388-7785 or by email at KingM@CityofMerced.org.  

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For any emergency call or text 911

For non-emergency call 209-385-6912

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Some crimes can be reported online through the Merced PD website https://www.CityofMerced.org/departments/police.

Source & photo: Merced Police Department

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