October 29, 2024 – Merced County Sheriff's Office officials report that early Monday morning, Deputies were dispatched to the 2000 block of Alan Lane in Merced for a vehicle theft of a truck. Deputy Cullum found the truck driving in Le Grand and attempted to make a vehicle stop. A pursuit began, eventually ending when the suspect turned into an orchard and crashed the truck into a canal. Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office's helicopter and CHP responded to assist with the search.

When Deputies did not find the suspect inside the truck, Deputy Alsup and K-9 Cooper began to track the suspect. With the help of Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office's Aviation Team, Deputies found the suspect, identified as Tyler Rogers, and took him into custody. Rogers was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle and felony evading.

Great job by all involved! Thank you to Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office and CHP for the assistance!