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Lockdown at Redwood City school after kidnapping attempt
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - One man has been arrested after attempting to kidnap a student at Sequoia High School in Redwood City. The high school was briefly placed under lockdown after the suspect, 24-year-old Trey Duus, told school staff he had a gun and not to touch him after they confronted him when he tried to grab a student out of his classroom.
Police Accuse Parolee Of Drug, Firearm Possession
A man was arrested in Redwood City earlier this month on suspicion of being a felon in possession of narcotics and a gun, according to police. On July 11, Redwood City officers arrested Elijah Harrington, 25, in the 2300 block of Massachusetts Avenue on suspicion of methamphetamine and firearm possession as a felon. Harrington was stopped for outstanding warrants and was searched, and police allege they found 2 ounces of meth.
Deputies find stolen gun, drugs during traffic stop in North Fair Oaks
A man was arrested and a stolen gun and drugs were seized following a traffic stop in the community of North Fair Oaks on Thursday, deputies said.According to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, officers were conducting a traffic operation near Middlefield Road and 6th Avenue when they spotted an alleged traffic violation.Deputies stopped the driver, who was found to have a suspended license. During a search in which a K-9 was used, deputies also found the passenger of the vehicle had a gun and narcotics.The gun was determined to be stolen, according to the sheriff's office.Deputies arrested the passenger, identified as 33-year-old Vincent M. Salinas. He was booked into the Maguire Correctional Facility in Redwood City on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon inside a vehicle, carrying a concealed stolen weapon, carrying a loaded firearm in public and possession of a controlled substance while armed with a loaded gun.The driver, identified as 51-year-old Robert W. Lloyd, was cited and released from the scene, deputies said.Authorities did not say when Salinas would appear in court on the charges.
Juvenile Suspected of Vandalizing Pride Flag in Half Moon Bay Cited by Deputies
A juvenile suspect accused of vandalizing a pride flag in Half Moon Bay has been located and cited, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. The incident, which occurred last Friday evening, has prompted an investigation that may classify the act as a potential hate crime. This is not a standalone event—it's the third incident at this location in a year.
Police officers who killed Pacifica woman cleared of wrongdoing
(KRON) — Two Pacifica Police Department officers who killed an armed woman were cleared of wrongdoing by the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office on Friday. Michelle Arrais, 50, was fatally shot by officers March 27 on Francisco Boulevard near her home. Police were called to the area by Arrais’ son who reported that his […]
Two separate homicides occurred in Fremont on Saturday
(KRON) – The Fremont Police Department is investigating two homicides that occurred on Saturday. Fremont police officers responded to Lake Arrowhead Avenue and Alvardo Boulevard regarding a shooting at 8:55 p.m. on Saturday. Police located a woman who sustained a gunshot wound. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect fled the scene […]
SF man admitted to theft after foot pursuit in Colma: police
(KRON) – A suspect admitted to stealing after a short pursuit and was arrested, according to the Colma Police Department. Colma police officers responded to a business in the unit block of Colma Boulevard at 6:39 p.m. on July 14. As officers were conducting a follow-up investigation into a prior theft, the emergency exit alarm […]
Pacifica Police Seek Public's Help in Locating Suspect After Man Assaulted and Robbed Near Clifton Road
The quiet streets of Pacifica were disturbed on Wednesday night when a 62-year-old man was assaulted and robbed. According to the Pacifica Police Department, the incident occurred at Clifton Road and Waterford Street intersection shortly before 9:00 PM. Officers responded rapidly to the emergency call, arriving at the scene within...
Express: Man arrested after kidnap attempt at Sequoia High | Air District extends air quality advisory through Saturday
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Man dies after shooting in Fremont neighborhood; public asked to avoid area, police say
A man was shot to death Saturday in the Niles area of Fremont, police said.Multiple 911 callers reported the shooting about 1:25 p.m. in the area of Blaisdell Way and Nichols Avenue, police said.The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.INTERACTIVE: Take a look at the ABC7 Neighborhood Safety TrackerInvestigators, in a press release about 6:45 p.m., asked people to stay out of the area for the next several hours.Police said updates would be provided as more information becomes available.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fremont Police Department Investigations Unit at (510) 790-6900 or text "Tip FremontPD" to 888-777.
Deadly 6-vehicle Fremont crash involved a big rig hauling 10K pounds of beef
FREMONT, Calif. — A fatal crash involving five vehicles, including a jackknifed big rig, shut down southbound Interstate Highway 680 in Fremont for about six hours Thursday, according to the California Highway Patrol. The CHP said that at about 7:05 a.m., officers learned about a crash in the highway’s...
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I started writing professionally about music and the Los Angeles rave scene while in college in the early ’90s. I watched a newspaper reporter facilitate police busts of underground events and realized that this wasn’t the type of writing that I wanted to do, but still made the mistake of writing about a smaller, unlicensed monthly happening before it was ready for an external spotlight.
Youth cited for damaging pride flag
San Mateo County Sheriff’s Deputies apprehended a 14-year-old Half Moon Bay resident who, according to witnesses, removed and damaged the pride flag at CoastPride at approximately 9 p.m. on Friday. CoastPride is located on the 700 block of Main Street in Half Moon Bay. After receiving notification from witnesses,...
San Francisco Man Arrested for Armed Carjacking in Colma, Stolen Reno PD Firearm Recovered
A carjacking incident in Colma led to the arrest of a San Francisco resident last night. According to the Colma Police Department, officers were dispatched to the Serra Center parking lot at about 7:45 PM following the report of a carjacking involving a firearm. The victim reported to officers on site that a male suspect had brandished a weapon and forcibly taken their vehicle.
Grass fire burning by train tracks damages home in Fremont
FREMONT, Calif. - A vegetation fire in Fremont burned near train tracks and homes and extended to nearby trees, authorities said. Crews first responded around 3:25 p.m. in the area of Paseo Padre Parkway and Finnigan Terrace. One home suffered some damage, though the extent of it wasn't specified. Officials...
Bay Area Olympic Athletes / Local Politicians React to Threats of Violence / SF Marathon
We learn about local athletes headed to the Paris Olympics from Ann Killion, sports journalist for the San Francisco Chronicle. We also delve into the increase in political polarization and violence and discuss what might be done to address it with California Assemblymember Mia Bonta, California Senator Scott Wiener, and San Francisco State University political science associate professor Jason McDaniel.
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