OCTOBER 3, 2022
Detectives are in the early stages of a family that was kidnapped in Merced County.
Four missing persons were kidnapped from the South Merced Area of Merced County.
Detectives are currently looking for 8-month-old Aroohi Dheri. Detectives believe that Aroohi and her mother Jasleen Kaur (27) & father Jasdeep Singh (36) were taken against their will from a business in the 800 Block of South Highway 59. The Baby’s Uncle Amandeep Singh (39) was also taken against his will with the other family members.

KIDNAPPING SUSPECT ARRESTED, ATTEMPTED TO TAKE HIS OWN LIFE

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Jesus Manuel Salgado (suspect) is arrested in connection with kidnapping a family in Merced County.

According to the Sheriff Department, on October 4, 2022, in the morning hours, Merced County Sheriff Detectives received information that one of the victim’s ATM cards was used at an ATM located at a bank in the City of Atwater.

At noon, the Sheriff’s Office received information that identified Jesus Manuel Salgado (48-years-old) as a person of interest in this investigation.

Salgado attempted to take his own life upon arrival of law enforcement. Salgado is in custody, but is currently receiving medical attention and in critical condition.

Law enforcement is actively looking for the eight-month-old Aroohi Dheri, her parents Jasleen Kaur (27), Jasdeep Singh (36) and her uncle Amandeep Singh (39) whom have not been found.
If you have any information regarding this incident or the whereabouts of the victims, please call our tip line at 209.385.7547. The tip can be confidential.