Pleasant Hill
CRIME & SAFETY
Person Found Hanging From Tree in Antioch Park
On Monday, the Antioch Police Department responded to a report of a person who was found hanging from a tree in a local park. The person was discovered just before 9:00 am at Yellowstone and Calaveras Cir in the City of Antioch. Police have since cautioned off the area and aware awaiting for the county coroner to arrive on scene. A chair was tipped over next to the person.
Armed carjacking attempt on Fourth Street
Police are investigating an armed carjacking attempt in broad daylight Monday in one of Berkeley's most popular shopping districts. The carjacking attempt took place shortly before 4 p.m. in the 1800 block of Fourth Street in northwest Berkeley. A woman had been returning to her car when she saw that...
Vallejo Police Seize Meth and Unregistered Firearm, Man Arrested on Felony Warrant During Traffic Stop
Vallejo police apprehended a man driving an unregistered 2002 Cadillac Escalade after a routine traffic stop last Thursday. This incident escalated when officers discovered the driver had an open no-bail felony warrant, per a recent statement from the Vallejo Police Department. The traffic stop, conducted on Springs Road near Mosswood Avenue, also unearthed methamphetamine and a loaded firearm that was not legally registered to the driver.
June 19 – 27: Pleasant Hill Police Calls
The following is a sampling of the Pleasant Hill Police Calls reported between June 19-27 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Pleasant Hill. 6/21 – Stubbs Rd: RP ADVING HER MOTHER, PUT “HANDS” ON HER, NEG INJ’S, WILL WAIT IFO FOR PD.
Fight at party turns deadly shooting in Richmond, California
RICHMOND, California — A party turned deadly Sunday night when a fight led to a fatal shooting, according to the Richmond Police Department. On June 23, 2024, at 11:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting on the 3400 block of Richmond Parkway. Upon arrival, they found two victims with gunshot wounds. One victim, Elizander Narvaez Fernandez, succumbed to his injuries at the scene, while the second victim was treated at a local trauma center and is expected to survive.
Man arrested for allegedly kidnapping Vallejo woman, child
(KRON) — A man was arrested in Vallejo on Sunday after he allegedly kidnapped a woman and her child, the Vallejo Police Department said. The suspect was identified as Cordell Milton Shaw. Police responded to the 100 block of Maher Court after a caller alleged a victim was being held hostage by a man with […]
Boba tea shop grand opening draws scrutiny by Concord police
CONCORD -- On Sunday, the opening of a new boba tea shop in Concord, advertised on social media, raised fears about the size of the expected crowd. So, instead of the city being happy about the opening of a new small business, the store's owner said he was threatened by police for inviting car enthusiasts to join the festivities.It was opening day for the Milk Tea Lab on Clayton Road in Concord and, as a first-time business owner, Iyanni Muniz knew he had to do something to get the word out."We're not a huge corporation so, in order for us...
Police arrest suspect in Richmond's North and East neighborhood following search
Heavy police activity Monday along Rheem and Maricopa Avenues sparked concern among neighbors who watched as officers combed their neighborhood searching for a suspect while a helicopter hovered overhead. Police said they were seeking 27-year-old Demarie Doss, who reportedly had several outstanding warrants and was a suspect in an assault...
1 killed, another injured in East Oakland shooting
One man was killed and another person was injured in a shooting in East Oakland on Monday afternoon, police said.Officers responded around 3 p.m. to the 900 block of 105th Avenue and pronounced an Oakland man with multiple apparent gunshot wounds dead on the scene, police said. Officers later learned another victim of the same shooting had been transported to a hospital in a private vehicle, police added. The victim is in stable condition, according to the last report to the police.Oakland police investigators from the department's Homicide Section are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Police are withholding the name of the victim until his next of kin are notified.OPD has urged those with information regarding the shooting to contact the Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821 or a tip line at (510) 238-7950. OPD also asked that videos and photos that could assist with the investigation be sent to cidvideos@oaklandca.gov.
2 teens in second Hayward shooting, 1 on life support
HAYWARD, Calif. - Two teenagers, ages 17 and 18, were wounded in a shooting that left one on life support, Hayward police said Saturday. The shooting was reported about 11:11 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of Mission Boulevard and Industrial Boulevard, police said in a Facebook posting. The victims, both...
Berkeley Hills blaze on Grizzly Peak Boulevard
BERKELEY, Calif. - Firefighters from the East Bay battled a two-acre fire on Grizzly Peak Boulevard in the Berkeley Hills on Monday night. Officials said the fire broke out just after 9 p.m. near South Park Drive and Centennial Drive, not far from the Tilden Steam Trains. No injuries were...
Vallejo High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest of Armed Minor, Community Concerned Over Youth Gun Access
A high-speed chase in Vallejo ended in the arrest of a minor last Wednesday when local authorities uncovered a loaded and unregistered firearm. According to a post by the Vallejo Police Department's Facebook page, the incident began near Tennessee Street and Colusa Street, where a patrol officer noticed a 2017 Honda Accord speeding and gave pursuit. The chase led around several blocks before the driver, later identified as a minor, allegedly tossed a firearm from the vehicle's window on Indiana Street.
Dramatic rescue: Teen gets stuck in mud amid rising tide at California beach
A nightmare turns into reality at a California beach where an intense rescue unfolded last Wednesday. A teenager became "significantly stuck" in the mud as the tide came in, officials said, and no one could get him out. The Alameda Fire Department said it responded to a report of a...
Frustration, calls for change mark Vallejo police chief recruitment
Vallejo officials are gathering community feedback before soon launching a nationwide search for the next leader of the city’s police department, which has been without a permanent chief since the sudden resignation of Shawny Williams in 2022. City Manager Andrew Murray and members of the Bob Hall and Associates...
Pleasanton man sentenced to 15 years to life for ‘heinous’ murder, dismemberment of girlfriend
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A Pleasanton man who was found guilty of second-degree murder for killing his girlfriend almost a full year ago and dismembering her body was formally sentenced to 15 years to life in a state prison without the possibility of probation Tuesday morning in a packed courtroom in Oakland.
2 dead in separate homicides in Oakland over the weekend
Oakland police are investigating two homicides from Saturday evening and early Monday morning. The first happened just after 7 p.m. in the 8400 block of Edes Avenue in East Oakland on Saturday. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a person who had been shot at least once, police said. The victim, whose name wasn't released, was taken to the hospital, where the person died of injuries. The second homicide happened at about 12:45 a.m. Monday on the 8400 block of Enterprise Way, just a few blocks away from the first shooting. The victim, a Hayward man whose name wasn't released, was taken by paramedics to a hospital, where he died. Police didn't say if they think the shootings are connected. Anyone with information is urged to contact the OPD Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821 or the tip line at (510) 238-7950. Videos and photos can be sent to cidvideos@oaklandca.gov.
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