January 2, 2022 - Merced - On Saturday, January 1, 2022, Officer Myles Richter initiated a traffic stop after a vehicle almost collided with him while on his way to a dispatched call for service.

The driver of the vehicle, Soula Saechao,23, displayed signs of impairment. A DUI investigation was conducted, and Mr. Saechao was arrested.

His vehicle was impounded and during inventory of the vehicle a firearm was located.

Saechao was booked into Merced County Jail for weapons violations and driving under the influence.

Case Number: 22-00063

Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Officer Richter at 209-388-7801 or by email at Richterm@CityofMerced.org.

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Source: Merced Police Department