June 30, 2023 - Merced County Sheriff's Office officials report that last Friday evening, Deputy Parades conducted a vehicle stop on a car with a disabled headlight near Dan Ward Road and Cowden Avenue in Merced. Through the investigation, Deputy Parades learned that the vehicle had been reported stolen and the driver, identified as Joseph Lomeli, is currently on probation through Merced County.

Deputy Miller and K-9 Roki arrived on scene to help search the vehicle. K-9 Roki located a black fanny pack with 25 grams of suspected Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside. Lomeli was arrested for possession of the stolen vehicle, narcotics, and drug paraphernalia. Great job, Deputy Parades, Deputy Miller, and K-9 Roki!

Source & photo: Merced County Sheriff's Office