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  • How do I get a copy of a police report or accident report?

    You will need to go to the main police station at 611 W. 22nd Street to request a copy of a report. To get a copy of the police report, you must be listed in the report. There is a charge of $0.10 per page. The records division is open Monday thru Friday, 8:00am to 4pm.  The main phone number is (209) 385-4730.

  • How do I report a child in danger?

    Please contact the child abuse hotline at (209) 385-3104.

  • How do I report elder abuse?

    Please contact the elder abuse hotline at (209) 385-3105

  • I have information about a crime

    Please contact the Police Department at 209-385-6905 or use this link: www.MercedAreaCrimeStoppers.org/index.html

  • I want to notify someone about gang activity

    Use this link to file an anonymous tip: www.MercedAreaCrimeStoppers.org/index.html

  • I want to start or join a neighborhood watch

    Please contact our Community Liaison Rosa Alcaraz at (209) 385-6297 or email at alcarazr@cityofmerced.org. 

  • How do I get my property back from the Police Department?

    You need to fill out a Property Release Request Form and then mail it to or drop it off at the main Police Station at 611 W. 22nd Street.

  • How do I get my vehicle out of impound or storage?

    You will need to come to the central Police Station at 611 W. 22nd Street to fill out the necessary paperwork and to pay any fees.

  • I am the victim in a pending criminal case, and want to know if the defendant has been bailed or released from jail

    You will need to contact the Merced County Sheriff's Office at (209) 385-7444

  • I know about an arson

    Please contact the Police Department at (209) 385-6905 or go to the Merced Connect app to create a report.

  • I need graffiti removed in my area

    To report graffiti in your area please call (209) 385-8807 or email reportgraffiti@cityofmerced.org. 

  • I want crime statistics for an area of Merced

    Please contact the police department at (209) 385-4701 or go to the Merced Connect app and find “Crime Mapping.” 

  • I want to report a burglary

    Please contact the Police Department to make a report at (209) 385-6905

  • I want to report a hate crime

    Please contact the police department to make a report at (209) 385-6905

  • I want to report child abuse

    Please contact the Child abuse hotline at (209) 385-3104

  • I want to report corruption in a city agency

    Please contact the Police Department to make a report at (209) 385-6905

  • I want to report cruelty to animals

    Please contact Merced City Animal Control at (209) 385-4720 to make a report

  • I want to report drug dealing

    Please contact the Police Department to make a report at (209) 385-6905 or you can call the Merced Area Narcotics tip line at 1-800-470-8477.

  • I want to report graffiti

    There are two ways to report graffiti in your area. Please contact the Police Department to make a report at (209) 385-6905 to make a police report.  For graffiti removal, please call (209) 385-8807 or email reportgraffiti@cityofmerced.org.

  • I want to report spousal abuse

    Please contact the Police Department to make a report at (209) 385-6905 

  • What do I need to do if I am the victim of identity theft?

    Go to the Merced Connect app to create a report I.D. Theft brochure (PDF)

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