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4 arrested in Alamo residential burglary, car thefts
(KRON) — Four people were arrested Wednesday after an early morning residential burglary and pursuit in the East Bay, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office. The suspects had initially escaped pursuing deputies before being located with assistance from several local police agencies. Deputies responded at around 1:40 a.m. to a residential burglary on […]
Walnut Creek Police Theft Operation Nets 10 Arrests
The Walnut Creek Police Department announced the arrests of multiple subjects in connection with theft in downtown Walnut Creek. According to police, they worked in collaboration with the BART Police Department, conducted a proactive theft suppression operation at a local business in the downtown area. During the seven hour operation, ten suspects were arrested for theft and other violations.
Mom speaks out after son attacked in Dublin HS locker room by parent, 4 others
A 14-year-old boy is still recovering after he was attacked in the locker room of Dublin High School last Friday.Police say the attack involves a parent and four other people between 16 and 19 years old that were all wearing hoodies and masks.The victim's mother, Cherie Barfield, is working to keep her restaurant afloat while her son recovers at home."This week, I said I'm going to try to recover and reset and it's just so much, we really need to be closed at this moment," Cherie Barfield, the victim's mother and owner of Cherie's Southern Kitchen, said.His well-being was threatened...
2 arrests made in Antioch homicide investigation
(KRON) — Two men were arrested in connection to a homicide in Antioch that took the life of 47-year-old Efren Reynoso. Antioch and Stockton police officers apprehended Elijah Birba, 21, and Christopher Paez Jr., 23, on Thursday. Paez and Birba were booked into a Contra Costa County jail on murder charges. On the morning of […]
Theft videos at Concord cosmetics store go viral
Videos of theft suspects at Concord cosmetics store have gone viral on TikTok. Owners say thefts have dropped dramatically as a result. Concord - Surveillance videos of shoplifting suspects at a Concord cosmetics store have gone viral on TikTok, with some posts garnering millions of views. The majority of thefts...
Police activity causes I-580 road closure in Alameda County
(KRON) – Police activity has caused lane closures on Interstate 580 at Seminary in Alameda County, according to emergency officials. The closure began at 3:14 p.m. near Oakland. Emergency officials said all lanes are currently closed. Drivers are asked to use alternative routes. Emergency officials said there is no estimated time to reopen the roadway. […]
Person dead, downtown Berkeley BART station closed
Authorities have responded to the downtown Berkeley BART station where a person was pronounced dead Wednesday evening. The Scanner is seeking additional information. According to dispatch traffic, a caller advised police just after 5:45 p.m. that a person had been hit by a train. The individual was pronounced dead a...
Oakland police investigating death of person physically assaulted by several people
Authorities are looking for several people suspected of physically beating someone to death in Oakland.Police responded to a report of an unresponsive individual on the street around 8:45 a.m. Friday in the 800 block of Webster Street.When officers arrived, they provided medical aid until paramedics arrived. But the person died at the scene.Authorities initially thought the person had a medical emergency, but after further investigation, OPD says the person was physically assaulted by several people.The victim has not been identified.No arrests were made.Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPD Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821 or the TIP LINE at 238-7950.If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Liquor Store Worker Pulls Gun on Mob of Cyclists Attacking Him in Wild Video
An Oakland, California liquor store employee was forced to pull his gun on a mob of cyclists who were attacking over the weekend. According to The New York Post, the employee was standing outside Golden Hours Liquor Store on International Boulevard in Oakland when he was confronted by more than two dozen cyclists, who circled and started attacking him.
AG Bonta: 22 arrested, including Bay Area gang members, for stealing from CA cannabis stores
Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday authorities arrested 22 people for allegedly stealing from cannabis dispensaries statewide. The AG said these arrests stem from a months long investigation between state and local authorities where they determined the 22 people stole from cannabis stores from Sonoma County all the way down to San Diego."It spanned a period of nine months - it spanned a geographical difference of nine counties, 15 separate incidents," Attorney General Bonta said.According to the Oakland Police Department, a dozen of the 22 arrested are from Oakland and are members of Oakland street gangs, and some of the...
Suspect in Attempted Homicide Arrested Following Multi-City High-Speed Chase and Crash, Says Hayward Police
In a statement provided by the Hayward Police Department, a high-speed chase ensued as officers spotted and followed a vehicle implicated in a previous attempted homicide. Their pursuit spanned multiple cities before the suspect eventually crashed and attempted to flee on foot. In what could've escalated into a more dangerous situation, officers successfully apprehended the individual without any reported injuries.
Hayward rocked by three homicides in past 12 days
HAYWARD, Calif. - Police in Hayward are investigating a recent surge in homicides over the last two weeks, which include two stabbings and a shooting. On Wednesday morning, a 60-year-old man was found stabbed to death in the city's downtown near Watkins and C-Street. Police were not able to provide further details on their ongoing investigation.
Man, 27, shot and killed while working in East Oakland
OAKLAND, Calif. - Neighbors reported hearing rapid gunfire in East Oakland on Tuesday afternoon. It was a homicide scene filled with dozens of evidence markers. The killing took place in a busy parking lot while the victim was working. A memorial of candles and flowers marked the site where a...
Pittsburg Police DUI Checkpoint Nets 3 DUI Arrests
The Pittsburg Police Department announced that a DUI checkpoint on August 23 resulted in 3 DUI arrests in the City of Pittsburg. According to police, it was a collaborative effort with assistance from CHP, Concord Police and Brentwood Police. The results included:. Vehicles Screened: 946. DUI Evaluations: 11. DUI Arrests:...
Roadway Closed 'Indefinitely' Due To Accident, Police Say
A roadway in Pleasant Hill was closed "indefinitely" following an accident that also caused a power outage in the area, police said early Thursday morning. Buskirk Avenue near Interstate Highway 680 is shut off to motorists in both directions between Oak Park Boulevard and Hookston Road, police said in an advisory just before 1 a.m.
Video shows Oakland shop employee pulling out gun on large group
A viral video is raising questions and concerns about how bad crime is getting in Oakland and how residents should respond to it. The video shows a liquor store employee pulling a gun on a group of more than 100 people, after they say he mob tried to loot his store and assault him.
Berkeley driver who allegedly struck baby in stroller ID’d
(KRON) — A driver who allegedly ran over a 9-month-old girl while she was being pushed in a stroller across a Berkeley street has been identified and arrested, according to police. The baby was struck while her father was pushing the stroller at the intersection of Dover Street and Alcatraz Avenue at 8:16 a.m. on […]
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