Crime & Safety
Cold Case Now Homicide; Uber Driver's Body Found; Rape Mistrial: Concord, East Bay Police Log
A look at a few of this week's most interesting police, fire and courtroom incidents in Concord and across the East Bay.

EAST BAY, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the East Bay this week.
Missing Woman 1989 'Cold Case' Reopened As Homicide In Fremont
- New evidence is in concerning 25-year-old Sheri Muhleman. Police hoping for any and all tips - even if seemingly insignificant.
Berkeley Trial: Mistrial Declared in Rape Case of Sleeping Woman
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- The alleged rape took place at an apartment near the UC Berkeley campus.
Woman Accused In Deadly San Ramon DUI Crash Back In Court In July
- Pleasanton resident Yarenit Liliana Malihan, 40, is charged with two felony charges in connection with a fatal 2016 collision.
Credit Card Fraud Investigation Leads To Area Murder Suspect
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- Wanted for a 2015 fatal shooting in Hayward, Joseph Darling was apprehended Sunday at a Marin County motel, police said.
Missing SF Uber Driver's Remains Possibly Found In Hayward Warehouse
- The facility is connected to a man possibly linked to the Mother's Day disappearance of Piseth Chhay, officials said.
- In one of the cases, a victim said the hold-up involved seven suspects -- all armed, police said.
Danville Costco Robberies: Detectives Investigating Possible Link To Similar Peninsula Crime
- Investigators are working to determine if the Costco robberies are connected.
- No injuries logged, officials said.
Newark Man Arrested In Fremont For Alleged Burglary
- A resident was alerted to the burglary by his cell phone while out for a bike ride with his kids. He called police.
Teen, 15, Arrested For Home Invasion, Robbery In Fremont
- Police said the getaway vehicle was stolen from Union City, and that 3 minors - ages 15, 14 & 10 - were involved in the cases.
Pair, Both 15, Allegedly Rob Student On UC Berkeley Campus
- The male victim was knocked to the ground in the Friday night incident, police said.
Man Arrested For Weekend Shooting In San Leandro
- Noel Mejia of Hayward is the suspect in the Saturday incident that occurred along West Avenue 135th.
Man Who Targets Yoga Studios Wanted For Identity Theft, Fraud In Pleasant Hill, Pittsburg: Police
- Police allege that in the latest incident, the suspect stole a purse from a Walnut Creek yoga studio.
Wreck On I-580 Snarled Tri-Valley Traffic
- The crash backed traffic up all the way to Pleasanton.
Presiding Judge Defends Holding Arraignments In Dublin
- The new process at the East County Hall of Justice in Dublin will begin in July.
- A family of four has been displaced by the fire.
Crews Knock Down House Fire In Walnut Creek
- Officials said the blaze began in the garage. SEE VIDEOS.
- Fire officials said a neighbor saw smoke and flames and alerted the home's occupants.
Suspects In Burglary Of Fremont Marijuana Grow House Identified: Police
- Both of the men came down from Oakland, according to police.
One Resident Injured In Castro Valley Fire
- Firefighters were able to save two dogs from the home. (Photos)
Man Robbed On Grizzly Peak: 2nd Incident In 3 Days
- Three suspects involved in latest report, officials said.
2 Alleged Intruders Killed By Resident ID'd By Contra Costa Coroner
- Brentwood police said the man who opened fire on the pair will not be charged.
- Police have identified the man accused of murder in the death of Robert Frazier, 42, of Concord.
Pinole, Isleton Pair Arrested For Car Break-Ins, 2 Stolen Guns
- Found asleep in the women's vehicle when they were stopped was a child, 5, Marin Co. law enforcement said.
Bank Robbery Suspect Cuffed After 3rd Alleged Hold-Up
- Police in nearby San Pablo said that after two bank robberies, the man held up a Money Mart.
Man From Berkeley Dies From Head Injuries
- Police say he walked into a hospital for treatment.
--Image via Fremont PD
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