January 12, 2022 - Merced – The Merced Police Department reports on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 8:33 P.M. Officer Laguna was conducting a foot patrol under the overpass at Highway 99 and E. Childs Ave. when he located Jamie Williams,48, sleeping in a tent. A search was conducted of the area where Williams was staying when a .22 caliber sawed-off rifle was located in his belongings.

Williams, a convicted felon, was booked in the county jail on weapons charges.

Case Number: 22-2214

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Source: Merced Police Department