August 14, 2023 -Merced County Sheriff's Office officials report that on Thursday at 11:36 a.m., a call came into Dispatch stating gunshots could be heard near the 16500 block of Bloss Avenue. When Deputies arrived, they located a woman, identified as Martha Mendoza, deceased at the property.
During the investigation, Detectives identified Ricardo Garcia Jr., as the suspect. Detectives were able to locate him at a residence in Delhi and arrested Garcia for murder.
If you or anyone you know has any information regarding this homicide, please contact our Investigations Bureau at 209.385.7472. All tips can remain anonymous.
Source: Merced County Sheriff's Office