Crime & Safety

DNA Cracks Cold Case + ATM Skimmer: Berkeley, East Bay Crime News

Ghost gun and more weapons seized; stabbing death arrest; spoof calls from police department; indecent exposure; warehouse fire.

EAST BAY, CA — Here are some of the stories making news over the past two weeks from East Bay police logs —

DNA Solves East Bay Cold Case Murder: Police

  • The suspect has been linked to two other cases, according to authorities.

Man Arrested In Hayward Stabbing Death

  • The victim was a 67-year-old man.

Man Arrested For Indecent Exposure at UC Berkeley Frat House

  • A 36-year-old man has been charged with indecent exposure after he allegedly entered a UC Berkeley frat house and exposed his genitals.

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Ghost Gun Seized, 2 Arrests In Union City

  • A traffic stop led to the discovery of the gun and the arrests.

Man Arrested, Gun With Extended Magazine Seized

  • A San Leandro police officer made a traffic stop that resulted in a weapons arrest.

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2 Alameda Women Arrested Following Grand Theft: Police

  • Police recovered $1,300 in stolen merchandise, credit alert employee.

Major Drug Haul, Mostly Fentanyl: Sheriff's Office Photo

  • The Alameda County Sheriff's Office announced a major drug bust this month including 9 arrests.

Lyft Driver In Fremont Pepper Sprayed During Dispute

  • Police in Fremont say one person was arrested after a Lyft driver was sprayed with pepper spray during a dispute with a customer.

Police Seek Public's Help Finding Alameda County Missing Man

  • Have you seen him? Police in San Leandro are asking the public's help in locating a missing 28-year-old named Daniel Villalobos.

Mercedes Reported Stolen In Newark

  • The car was stolen on Monday, according to police.

Fremont Police Issue Warning About Spoofed Calls

  • "They are pretending to be calling from the Fremont Police Department Non-Emergency Line."

East Bay Police Looking For Man Suspected In ATM 'Skimmer' Scam

  • A skimmer is a machine that is installed on a credit/debit card reader and collects a person's card number and pin information.

Vehicle Theft, Burglaries, Grand Theft: Newark Police Investigations

  • Police have multiple felony and misdemeanor cases underway.

Fire Breaks Out At Vacant Warehouse In Alameda

  • The fire was apparently burning at a vacant warehouse on the old Naval Air Station and producing a large cloud of black smoke.

UCPD Officers Honored For Efforts To Stop Drunk Driving

  • Kenny Evoniuk and Tyler Cox both received awards.

Alameda Police Educating Drivers About Danger Of Vehicle Burglaries

  • Officers are leaving flyers on vehicles that appear vulnerable to break-ins.

Register Your San Leandro Home, Business Surveillance Camera System

  • You could help police solve a crime in your neighborhood by telling police about your surveillance cameras.

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