Cop Sues Dept.; Train Fatality: Concord, East Bay Police Logs

CONCORD, CA — The following is a week's collection of police, courtroom and fire stories from Concord and elsewhere in Contra Costa County and the East Bay.

Missing Woman's Body Found In Discovery Bay

• The search for Ching "Ping" Chen, 53, began when her husband flagged down a deputy, the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office says.

Propane Tank Fire Does 'Significant Damage' To Concord Home

• Firefighters feared winds would push flames to two other houses but crews made sure that did not happen, an official with Con Fire said.

Sideshow Drivers May Face Charges In Contra Costa County: CHP

• CHP, which says its aircraft can read a license plate from several miles away, has filed criminal complaints in three sideshows.

Burglary, Theft Suspect Dies in Contra Costa County Jail

• The 35-year-old was discovered unresponsive in his cell, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office.

Capitol Corridor Trains Delayed By Multiple Incidents

• Trains were delayed by up to an hour and a half because of medical emergencies, a trespasser incident and a raised bridge.

New Concord Police Officer Solves Sword Burglary Within Hours

• A few hours after taking a burglary report, Officer Wilkens was dispatched to a separate report of a suspicious person, police said.

Con Fire Increases Staffing On District's Busiest Firetrucks

• "We expect this move to a four-person staffing model to significantly increase our capabilities to support the communities we serve."

Patient Air Lifted To Trauma Center After Contra Costa Co. Crash

• The crash victim had to be extricated from the vehicle and was then flown to a nearby trauma center.

Playground Fire: Accused Arsonist Arrested

• Alameda Police detectives pieced together the case and announced their arrest Tuesday evening.

Woman Severely Burned When Arsonist Torches Car: Police

• The fire was one of several stated this week in El Cerrito and Richmond, El Cerrito Police report.

Man With Long Criminal Record Arrested

• Marquise McClinton was arrested Tuesday. Two other suspects got away in a silver truck.

Police Need Help Identifying Suspect In Photos

• Berkeley Police released three photos of a man they accused of breaking into cars. Other photos show him all the way down to his shoes.

Woman Sought In East Bay Wallet Theft

• Police released two photos of the accused woman.

Walnut Creek Police Announce 2 More Bait Arrests

• Police say these two men stole items with tracking devices.

Car-To-Car Shooting In Emeryville: Police

• Both cars sped away from the area before police arrived.

Identification Withheld On Fremont Crash Victim

• The pedestrian died around midnight Sunday on Paseo Padre Parkway.

Deadly Train-Vehicle Crash In Albany

• The collision happened during the Tuesday morning commute.

Unconscious Man Found In Berkeley Near Campus

• Police say he suffered head injuries.

Prosecutors: No Death Penalty In Nia Wilson Murder

• Prosecutors will focus on convicting John Lee Cowell and having him sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Ghost Ship Trial: Jury Deliberations Recess Until After Labor Day

• The lengthy recess was planned by the judge to accommodate the jurors.

Man Gunned Down In Richmond Home

• Police say he suffered multiple gunshot wounds early Thursday.

Emeryville Pedestrian Crash Witnessed By City Councilman

• The accident on Monday prompted the councilman to call for changes at that intersection.

El Cerrito Sued By Former Cop

• Sarah Perez accuses the department of sexual harassment.

Few Guns Used In Local Crimes Properly Registered: DA

• A new report reviewed data for all of Alameda County from 2012 to 2018.

139-Acre Brush Fire Quickly Contained East Of Livermore

• The blaze was reported shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday near I-580, between Livermore and Tracy.

Pilot Injured In Plane Crash At Livermore Municipal Airport

• The FAA and NTSB are investigating.

Woman's Death In Livermore Sparks Online Petition

• The petition calls for greater lighting citywide following the Aug. 4 death of 26-year-old Yaneli Morales.

San Ramon Woman Damages Dublin Property In DUI Crash

• The woman sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported to a local hospital before being booked into Santa Rita Jail.

Sex Offender Sweep Nets 8 Arrests In Contra Costa County

• About 70 law enforcement officers from throughout Contra Costa County were involved in the checks done at approximately 26 homes.