March 8, 2024 – Merced County Sheriff's Office officials report that on Wednesday afternoon, the Sheriff's Office Investigations Bureau was following up on an attempted murder that took place in Planada on February 2nd. Detectives located the suspect at a residence in the 1900 block of K Street in the City of Merced.
The suspect, identified as Brandon DeLaCruz, was ordered out of the home, however refused. Our SWAT Team responded, and DeLaCruz was taken into custody. While searching the residence, Detectives found two handguns, several rounds of ammunition, magazines, and firearms accessories.
Great job by both teams for their collaboration on this case!
Source: Merced County Sheriff's Office
