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Merced County Sheriff Struggling To Maintain Staffing Levels

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Merced County has the highest rate of homicide in the state. It’s also severely lacking deputies. Sheriff Vernon Warnke says the shortage is so bad, he’s disassembling units, like for gang enforcement, just to cover everyday patrol.
Reporter: Elizabeth Arakelian, KVPR

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