August 11, 2023 - Merced – Merced Police Department officials report that on August 10, 2023, at approximately 2:00 P.M., the Merced Police Departments Gang Violence Suppression Unit and Investigators arrested a woman in possession of a ghost gun, ammunition, and an extended magazine.
On August 10, 2023, Merced Police Investigators continued following up on a string of shootings that occurred between July 31 and August 3. Investigators conducted several search warrants at an apartment complex in the 1100 block of B Street. During one of the searches, officers located a 9mm ghost gun, ammunition, and an extended magazine.
The resident Alena Giddens (19) was arrested for possession of an unserialized firearm, and she was released with a citation. The investigation into these shootings is still ongoing and if anyone has information that may assist the Merced Police Department, please contact the Investigations Division.
Merced PD Case Number: 23-41679
Officer Rocha at 209-388-7770 or by email at RochaT@CityofMerced.org.
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Source & photo: Merced Police Department
