Merced County authorities arrested a Planada man Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, after executing a search warrant tied to a Jan. 8, 2026, shooting. (Merced County SO)
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The Merced County Sheriff’s SWAT team arrested a Planada man during a search Friday tied to a Jan. 8 shooting.
Juan Ceja Prado, 32, was booked on multiple charges, including shooting at an occupied vehicle, possession of an assault weapon, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of a high-capacity magazine, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office said.
Detectives said the warrant executed Friday uncovered ammunition, an unserialized rifle with a high-capacity magazine, and an unregistered pistol.
Two other suspects had been arrested shortly after abandoning a vehicle involved in the initial shooting, which was found containing several firearms.
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Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Jose Sanchez at (209) 385-7472.
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