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11 Arrested in Pleasant Hill Theft Suppression Operation
The Pleasant Hill Police Department announced 11 arrests during a theft suppression operation at the Crossroads Shopping center in Pleasant Hill. On Thursday, July 18th, the Pleasant Hill Police Department conducted a theft suppression operation at the Crossroads Shopping Center. During this operation, officers recovered approximately $2,000 in stolen merchandise, and made 11 arrests at Dicks Sporting Goods, Kohls, Marshalls and DSW:
3 shootings in West Oakland neighborhood in 2 weeks cause fear, frustration
OAKLAND, Calif. - Surveillance video shows a terrifying shooting where multiple people are firing their guns in a neighborhood in West Oakland. People who live in the area said they dropped down to the floor when they heard the gunfire. Some neighbors said they were afraid to go outside until...
Suspected Oakland highway shooter arrested after road rage crash
(KRON) – The suspected shooter of an Oakland freeway shooting was arrested, according to California Highway Patrol. Around 6 p.m. on June 16, CHP was alerted of a freeway shooting eastbound on Highway 24 at the Acalanes Road off-ramp. According to CHP, the victim informed detectives before the shooting that he and another vehicle crashed […]
Fairfield Police Encounter Odd Pursuit: Driver Unaware of Law Enforcement Signals Ends Up at Benicia Station
On Tuesday, a man cruising the westbound lane of I-80 caught the attention of local police for a basic automotive faux pas: driving without headlights. Fairfield Police Department's officer, identified only as Officer Tom, noticed the error and set out to rectify the situation, the Fairfield Police Department recounted. What...
Police chase catalytic converter thieves: 1 arrested, 1 escapes
A man brandished a gun and may have fired it during a catalytic converter theft attempt Friday morning leading to a police chase through the Berkeley Hills, authorities report. During the pursuit, the men threw items at a Berkeley police officer and damaged his windshield, BPD said. The officer was...
52-Year-Old Man Dies After Striking Cement Pillar on Jackson Street in Hayward
Last Friday, a single-vehicle collision tragically culminated in the death of a 52-year-old man at the intersection of Jackson Street, east of Diadon Drive in Hayward. According to the Hayward Police Department, the man was driving eastbound on Jackson Street around 1:40 p.m. when his vehicle veered off the road and struck a cement pillar. Arriving officers found the driver with major injuries still at the scene.
July 7-13: Pittsburg Police Calls
The following is a sampling of the Pittsburg Police Calls reported between July 7-13 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Pittsburg. Homicide Case: Pittsburg Police Say 1 Dead in July 4 Shooting. Arson. 7/12 – 100 block Memorial Way. Assault – Deadly Weapon...
Man convicted in San Ramon rape case to be sentenced next month
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A Mountain House man convicted of being behind a 2021 rape in San Ramon is in custody in Contra Costa County and set to be sentenced early next month following a jury trial earlier in July. Qais Faizi, 35, is currently at the Martinez...
Driver sustains major injuries in Berkeley freeway crash
A driver was rushed to the hospital with major injuries early Saturday morning after his SUV rolled over multiple times on the freeway in Berkeley, authorities report. The driver, a 45-year-old man, was unconscious after the crash and remained in critical condition Saturday, authorities said. The Berkeley Fire Department had...
Three men with AR-15-style rifles rob victim of watch, wallet in Piedmont
(KRON) — A victim was robbed of his belongings at gunpoint in Piedmont on Thursday. The Piedmont Police Department said the robbery occurred in the 300 block of Magnolia Avenue. According to police, at about 3 p.m., a victim was approached by three men wearing black ski masks. The victim said the suspects were armed […]
2-Alarm Pittsburg House Fire Sends Two People to Hospital
An overnight 2-alarm house fire in the City of Pittsburg sent a 5-year-old and her father to the hospital. The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a home on Apricot Court off Wedgewood at approximately 1:00 am Sunday morning. According to Battalion Chief Scott Valencia, fire crews arrived...
July 12-18: Pleasant Hill Police calls
The following is a sampling of the Pleasant Hill Police Calls reported between July 12-18 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Pleasant Hill. 7/17 – Contra Costa Blvd (Wells Fargo): SUBJ STATED THAT AN UNK FEMALE THREW UNK LIQUID ON HIM AND HIS WIFE AFTER A 415 VERBAL. SUBJ/WF WHI SHIRT LEFT IN VEH/NISS SEDAN. NEG MEDICAL REQ.
Pinole Police Arrest Three for Stolen Property and Traffic Violations During Vehicle Suppression Task Force Operation
In recent law enforcement efforts in Pinole, a vehicle stop led to the arrest of three individuals on multiple charges. According to the Pinole Police Department, officers working the stolen vehicle suppression task force conducted a stop yesterday after observing several traffic violations by a car exiting a grocery store shopping center.
Pleasanton Police Arrest Three Women for Grand Theft Involving Over $5,800 in Lululemon Merchandise
Last Saturday, a seemingly abandoned vehicle in a Pleasanton shopping center sparked a police investigation that led to the arrest of three women. According to the Pleasanton Police Department, the car was wanted in connection with a grand theft incident. While patrolling the area, the officers noticed individuals hastily loading...
Berkeley Police Thwart Retail Theft in Progress, Recover Over $1,500 in Merchandise
On a recent patrol, Berkeley Police Department officers chanced upon an unfolding retail theft, nabbing two suspects red-handed as they tried to make a getaway. The incident, which transpired near the 1300 block of San Pablo, saw the officers observe two individuals hastily exiting a store, their pockets suspiciously bulging with goods. According to the Berkeley Police Department, the pair then jumped into a vehicle and fled the scene.
Oakland store robbed in a matter of seconds
In just 16 seconds a west Oakland business had its ATM stolen. Ideal Market was open around 10 p.m. Wednesday when robbers entered the store and only stole the ATM. The market’s owner Rowban Saeed said he believes the robbery was targeted and is now concerned for what’s next.
Woman birthday shopping hit by car after police chase ending in Oakland
OAKLAND, Calif. - What appeared to be multiple people pinned between a car and a boutique were actually just mannequins. "Honestly, it just happened so fast," a witness told KTVU, adding the situation appeared to start as a police chase involving Daly City police, ending across the bay at Fruitvale Avenue and Foothill Blvd in Oakland around one p.m. on Saturday.
Oakland Man Charged with Drug Trafficking Offenses, Denied Bail in San Francisco
In a recent crackdown on drug trafficking within the Tenderloin district, an Oakland man has been taken into custody and charged with multiple felonies. Pedro Vargas Medina, 25, faces allegations of possession and intent to sell controlled substances, namely fentanyl and cocaine base. On Wednesday, he appeared in court, pleading not guilty to all counts.
July 14-20: Martinez Police Calls
The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between July 14-20 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez. 7/19 – Main St (Starbucks): CUSTOMER JUST HIT MNGR IN THE FACE, RESP LEFT ON FOOT. WFA 40s-50s BRO HAIR WHI TANK TOP PINK SHORTS HAS A TEENAGE DAUGH W HER SHES WALKING AROUND DOWNTOWN.
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