October 16, 2021 - Merced – Officer Centeno stopped a vehicle for a lighting equipment violation and located a firearm and narcotics on 10/15/2.

The driver of the vehicle was identified as Kevin Bertuccio (32). A search of the vehicle was conducted, and a loaded firearm was recovered. Also located in the vehicle were over 350 grams of methamphetamine. Bertuccio was arrested for weapons violations and possession of a controlled substance for sale.

Case Number: 21-62649

Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Officer Centeno at 209-388-7742 or by email at Centenoa@CityofMerced.org.

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For any emergency call or text 911

For non-emergency call 209-385-6912

Anonymous Tip Line (Non-emergency) call 209-385-4725

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

Source: Merced Police Department