Crime

Merced man, 43, arrested in suspected domestic violence case. Other charges follow.

A 43-year old Merced man was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence assault and battery and weapons charges on Saturday, according to the Merced Police Department.

Officers responded to a report of domestic violence at 34 West 12th Street in Merced about 11:10 a.m., according to a social media post by the Police Department.

Jamil Kelly was arrested on charges of domestic violence and battery, criminal threats and false imprisonment, and a weapons charge.

Kelly was booked into the Merced County Jail. His bail is set at $200,000, according to jail records.

Merced police are asking anyone with information to contact Officer Flores at 209-388-7796 or by email at FloresD@cityofmerced.org.

Shawn Jansen
Merced Sun-Star
Sports writer Shawn Jansen has been covering Merced area sports for 20 years. He came to Merced from Suisun City and is a graduate of San Diego State University. Prior to the Sun-Star, Shawn worked at the Daily Republic in Fairfield.
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