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CRIME & SAFETY
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.
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...
Suspect in fatal Richmond shooting arrested in Nebraska
Richmond police say a man wanted for a June homicide on Richmond Parkway was arrested in Nebraska last week. At 11:30 p.m. on June 23, police were called to the 3400 block of Richmond Parkway for a report of a shooting. Officers found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Elizander Narvaez Fernandez died at the scene. The second victim was treated at a local trauma center and is expected to survive.Detectives said the victim and suspect knew each other and were involved in a fight at a party at that location. The suspect allegedly pulled a gun and shot the victims before fleeing. Detectives identified the alleged shooter as Arcenio Fernandez Marquez, a 30-year-old Richmond resident. Nebraska State Patrol officers located Marquez's vehicle Tuesday evening near Ogallala, when a license plate reader alerted them. Officers said they arrested Marquez without incident. As of Thursday, Marquez was still in Nebraska, awaiting extradition. Richmond police didn't immediately respond to a request for information about Marquez's status.
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 […]
Coordinated Rescue Effort Saves Hiker in Cardiac Distress at Marin Headlands
Coordination among local rescue teams concluded a potential tragedy in the Marin Headlands yesterday. A hiker experiencing what was deemed a cardiac emergency on a remote trail compelled a swift multi-agency response. The incident, publicly disclosed by the California Highway Patrol's Golden Gate Division Air Operations, demonstrates the critical nature of emergency services in our wild and often perilous landscape. According to a Facebook post from CHP - Golden Gate Division Air Operations, the involved parties included Southern Marin Fire, Reach 32 air ambulance, and the National Parks Service.
Suspected Gunman Detained After Vigilant Motorist Alerts California Highway Patrol on US-101
Last Friday afternoon, California Highway Patrol officers in Santa Rosa responded to an alarming situation on US-101 near Petaluma. A motorist called 911 to report that a suspect had brandished a handgun while driving southbound. The caller kept the suspect in view and provided live updates to CHP dispatch, playing a critical role in relaying information that likely aided in the swift response from law enforcement. This incident was detailed in a post on the Santa Rosa CHP's Facebook page.
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.
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...
Road closed in Mill Valley after tree falls into power lines
(KRON) — A road in Mill Valley closed Monday night after a tree fell into power lines, according to the Mill Valley Police Department. Marion Avenue is closed from Millside Lane to Monte Vista Avenue. Power appears to be unaffected at this time, Mill Valley police said. PG&E and fire crews are at the scene. […]
June 16-22: El Cerrito Police Calls
The following is a summary of criminal activity in El Cerrito police calls between June 16-22 according to the El Cerrito Police Department. The following is a summary of criminal activity in El Cerrito. It does not include all crimes. It also does not include non-criminal events such as missing persons, traffic collisions, non-criminal deaths, non-criminal disputes, nor many other police activities that do not result in arrest.
Vallejo police Officer Robert DeMarco’s costly baton
VALLEJO – In the last two months, the city of Vallejo has settled two lawsuits involving allegations of excessive force by the same officer using a metal baton for a total of nearly $500,000. The lawsuits stemmed from two incidents in 2017 and 2018 when Officer Robert DeMarco struck...
Don't Be the "I" in DUI: Be a Hero, Designate a Sober Driver
San Rafael, CA – The San Rafael Police Department reminds drivers to be the real heroes of the night by prioritizing the safety of everyone on the road this Fourth of July. Plan ahead and celebrate the holiday responsibly. Beginning Monday, July 1, through Sunday, July 7, the SRPD...
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