Crime & Safety

1 Dead, 9 Hurt In Crash + Theft: Alameda, East Bay Crime News

An East Bay man is arrested in a child pornography investigation; a man was shot to death in Hayward; can you ID a Cold Case murder victim?

A vehicle packed with loot stolen from a store, according to police.
A vehicle packed with loot stolen from a store, according to police. (Alameda Police Department)

EAST BAY, CA — Here are some of the stories making news this week from East Bay police and fire logs.

1 Dead, 9 Injured In Suspected DUI Crash In East Contra Costa County

  • An Acura sedan collided with a Chevrolet Suburban carrying nine people, one of whom died, the California Highway Patrol said.

Man Arrested Following Child Pornography Probe: Police

  • Police acted after they received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Cold Case Homicide: Do You Recognize This Woman?

  • Police used rootless hair DNA, a forensic imaging specialist and other resources in an effort to identify a Cold Case murder victim.

Find out what's happening in Alamedafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Hayward Homicide Investigation Underway

  • The shooting victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Alameda Grand Theft: 3 Arrests, Stolen Loot Recovered, Police Say

  • The three suspects are from Berkeley and Oakland.

Find out what's happening in Alamedafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Walnut Creek: Collision, Downed Power Lines Block Ygnacio Valley Road

  • A Monday afternoon collision in Walnut Creek brought down power lines, prompting police to close Ygnacio Valley Road in both directions.

Crews Contain 19-Acre Grass Fire In Pittsburg

  • "Extensive mop up will continue. No homes were destroyed and no injuries reported," according to a Con Fire official.

Proud Boys Menace Children's Drag Queen Story Time: ACSD

  • According to Alameda County Sheriff's officials, men reportedly linked to the Proud Boys disrupted an LGBTQ library event for children.

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