Atwater Police Department

10/14/2026

Earlier today, the Atwater Police Department participated in the C.I.T.E. operation in the City of Dos Palos. We are committed to our mission of safer roadways and assisting our allied partners throughout the county.

10/11/2026

***UPDATE, 10/10/2026 at 9:45PM, ROADWAY CLEARED***

TRAFFIC NOTICE

Please avoid the area of Third Street and Fir Avenue for a downed tree.

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

Earlier today, the Atwater Police Department Investigations Division served an arrest and search warrant in the 3400 block of Virginia Street. The individual was wanted by the Atwater Police Department for robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats and a felony warrant. The individual was located at the residence and taken into custody. The individual was arrested for those charges in addition to being a felon in possession of fi****ms, and narcotics related charges.

10/08/2026

Earlier today, Officers on patrol were alerted to a stolen vehicle in the area of E. Bellevue and Shaffer Road. The vehicle was previously stolen in Merced. Patrol units quickly located the vehicle and conducted a stop in the 2600 block of Buhach Road. The driver was taken into custody without incident. The driver was arrested for possessing the stolen vehicle, burglary tools, and drug paraphernalia. The driver was booked into the Merced County Jail and the vehicle was returned to its owner.

10/07/2026

The Atwater Police Department had a great time at our Atwater National Night Out event at Ralston Park. Thank you to all the allied agencies that participated along with the Atwater Police Activities League. Special thanks to our local partners who donated several raffle prizes to the community. Great to see our smiling children win new bicycles and helmets at the event. Mayor Nelson, City Manager Martin, and the District Attorney Nicole Silveira also stopped by to show their support for our community. Look forward to next year! The City of Atwater

10/03/2026

Police activity in the area

Earlier this evening, Atwater Police Department Investigations Division served a narcotics related warrant in the 1900 block of Fourth Street. No further information will be released at this time.

10/02/2026

The annual Atwater High Homecoming parade is Friday (October 9th). Parade begins at 3:30. It starts at Foster’s Freeze and ends at AHS. We hope to see you there!!

10/02/2026

Update:

This issue has been resolved.

Public Notification:

AT&T has let us know there is an issue with AT&T Mobility users not being able to call 9-1-1. AT&T is working on the issue and will let us know when it is resolved.

** If you have an emergency and cannot get through on 9-1-1, you can call the Atwater Police Department Dispatch directly at 209-357-6396 ** If you need an ambulance or the fire department, we are still able to transfer you.