Merced County Man Arrested After Alleged Hate Crime, Firearm Assault
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By Anthony W. Haddad
Published on March 24, 2026.
A 45-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an alleged hate crime in South California. The suspect, identified as John Jones, allegedly began arguing with the victim after not being allowed to farm on his own land. During the argument, Jones allegedly used racial slurs and threatened to kill him. He was later arrested and charged with felony assault with a firearm. The investigation remains ongoing.
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