September 12, 2021 - Merced – Merced Police Officers responded to the 300 block of E. 15th Street in the City of Merced for an assault. When officers arrived on scene, they found a victim bleeding from his face. 
The victim indicated he was attacked by Vance Nunes (52) for no apparent reason. After being attacked, the victim attempted to defend himself. Nunes then pulled out a knife and cut the victim under his right eye. The victim sustained an approximately 5” laceration near his eye and was transported to the hospital for treatment. A short time later, Nunes was located and taken into custody. Nunes was transported to the Merced County Jail where he was booked for Mayhem.
Case Number: 21-55135
Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Officer L. Garcia at 209-388-7749 or by email at garcial@cityofmerced.org.
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Source: Merced Police Department
