On February 7, 2019, the Merced Police Department’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit (GVSU) officers and Probation officers conducted a parole search of Nicholas Farley’s residence in the 1500 block of Hull Road in Atwater. During the search, officers located a handgun, ammunition and a stolen car. Farley was arrested for felon in possession of a firearm, ammunition, receiving stolen property, parole violation and child endangerment. He was later booked at the Merced County Jail for the mentioned charges.
Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Gang Violence Suppression Unit (GVSU) Sgt. Rodriguez at (209) 385-4710 or [email protected] or the Merced Police Department Tipster Line at (209) 385-4725.