Crime & Safety
Acid-Attack Arrest; Hydrant Hit: Alameda, East Bay Police Log
Fiery crash, 166 tickets written in 3 hours, gunfire misses baby, jury scam and other police and fire stories from across East Bay.

EAST BAY, CA – The following is this week's collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the East Bay.
Fiery I-580 Wreck Sends 5 To Hospital
- Two California Highway Patrol officers were among the injured after suffering from smoke inhalation during the rescue.
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- A San Ramon family talks about how their baby was almost hit by gunfire.
Truck Fire In San Leandro Spreads To Hillside
- There are homes at the top of the hill, right over the fence.
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- In light of last October's deadly Santa Rosa wildfire, do you know multiple escape routes as you drive away from your home?
Jury-Duty Scam Logged In East Bay: Beware!
- The Contra Costa Sheriff warns residents to not fall for this one ... or other bogus calls regarding the IRS or unpaid tickets.
- The crash involved multiple vehicles.
'Every 15 Minutes' Held At Livermore High School
- Area police, paramedics and firefighters joined the high-impact, anti-DUI program. See photos and video ...
- Town residents are encouraged to stop by, have dinner at Mountain Mike's and meet with local officers.
3 Arrested For Lafayette Vehicle Break-ins
- An alert resident spotted the suspects breaking into vehicles in the middle of the night and called police.
Dryer Fire Fills Hercules Home With Smoke
- Firefighters passed along a tip to prevent this from happening to you.
- The fire started in a converted garage and spread to the attic.
166 Tickets Written In 3 Hours In Union City
- Traffic cops from 4 cities cracked down on distracted drivers.
- The cousins were allegedly affiliated with rival gangs.
Sheared Fire Hydrant Sends Water Shooting Into Air In Dublin
- A crowd gathered to watch and applauded after firefighters finally shut down the water, according to witnesses.
Want To Ride Along With A Pleasanton Police Officer?
- Those 16 year of age or older, who live, work or attend school in Pleasanton, may apply.
Homeless Man Arrested For Acid Attack At UC Berkeley
- Police say he also failed to register as a sex offender.
Stolen Trailer Sold Online To ... Concord Cops
- The motorcycle trailer was boosted from a BMW dealership in Concord, authorities said.
- Hercules Police say the suspect rammed two patrol cars during the pursuit.
Moraga Man Arrested For Emeryville Auto Burglary
- Police say he was already on probation for identity theft.
Drone, K9 Used To Capture Wanted Fremont Felon
- Police say he was wanted in both Fremont and Pleasanton.
Man Leaps From Elevated Freeway Following Crash, Dies
- The deadly incident caused a traffic jam Sunday night.
Antioch Brush Fire Chars 50 Acres, Shuts Down Railroad Tracks
- Contra Costa County fire officials said it was the first large vegetation fire of the year in the county.
--Images via LP Fire BC, Audrey Millar, Union City PD, Alameda County Fire Department
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