Crime

Dos Palos man arrested for criminal threats; loaded gun seized

Dos Palos seized three weapons on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026.
Dos Palos seized three weapons on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026.

A 40-year-old Dos Palos man was arrested Wednesday for making criminal threats and carrying a loaded gun in public, Dos Palos police said Thursday.

Police responded to a reported disturbance at about 12:50 p.m. on the 1800 block of Ida Street.

After an investigation, Christopher Smith was arrested, according to a Dos Palos Police Department Facebook post.

Smith was found having a loaded gun. Two additional guns were seized.

Smith was booked into the Merced County Jail for criminal threats and possession of a loaded firearm in a public place.

Jim Silva
The Modesto Bee
Jim Silva has been involved in covering local sports and news for The Modesto Bee since 1996. He graduated with a degree in journalism from San Jose State.
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