May 4, 2022 – An arrest has been made after receiving multiple complaints regarding a subject who was digging into the embankment of Bear Creek.

D.A.R.T had been following up on the complaints and contacted Hector Segura (39) matching the description of the responsible. Segura admitted to causing the damage to the creek and was arrested and booked into jail for felony vandalism. The damage caused is estimated to be in the thousands of dollars for repair of the embankment.

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Source & photos: Merced Police Department