Victor Patton

Cameras stolen, but thief's image caught

Merced police are on the lookout for a man who stole surveillance cameras from Millennium Sports Club -- and they're hoping images of the crook will help solve the case.

More stories by Victor Patton

Second suspect in Winton home invasion jailed

Homicide reported near Dos Palos

Kohl's employee arrested after credit fraud investigation

Three burglary suspects jailed

Man to stand trial for stabbing deaths of couple

Missing Delhi woman found alive

Authorities warn of donation scam

Racial epithet painted on M Street office

Merced police release surveillance photos of bank robbery suspect

Deputies seek help in search for missing Delhi woman

Partial mistrial declared in case where officer was shot at

Man arrested after armed robbery reported behind South Merced restaurant

Taco truck robbed by masked suspects

New California Highway Patrol boss for Merced area

16-year-old boy injured in hit-and-run crash

Meth, handgun found during Los Banos traffic stop

Report: Shots fired, no injuries

Boy safe after alleged kidnapping attempt in Winton

Truck overturns in front yard of Merced home

VICTOR PATTON

E-mail: vpatton@mercedsun-star.com

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Victor A. Patton is the crime and courts reporter for the Merced Sun-Star. A graduate of UCLA, Patton has been employed with the Sun-Star since October 2006. In 2003, Patton received two first place awards from the San Diego Press Club for his story "Escape from Terror." The story chronicled the trials and experiences of refugees fleeing a brutal civil war in the East African country of Sudan. In 2008, Patton received a second place award from the Associated Press for "High Times Ahead," a story about the growth of marijuana in Merced County.

His articles have also appeared in the Orange County Register, San Diego CityBeat and Sacramento News and Review. He can be reached at vpatton@mercedsun-star.com.