Crime & Safety
High-Speed Chase; Boy, 4, Shot: Concord, East Bay Police Logs
Driver accused of going 127 mph; racist graffiti investigated; new fire chief sworn in; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.

CONCORD, CA — The following is a week's collection of police, courtroom and fire stories from Concord and elsewhere in Contra Costa County and around the East Bay.
Racist Graffiti Investigated At Diablo Valley College
- The incidents have "deeply saddened" DVC President Susan Lamb, as the school strives "create a safe and welcoming learning environment."
Temporary Martinez Junior High Faculty Member Arrested: Police
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- The arrest was made when officers responded to a report that a battery had occurred on the campus of Martinez Junior High School, police said.
Student Suspended For Inflammatory Comments Toward Latinos: PD
- Police said an investigation of the College Park High School student's comments on social media led to him being questioned and suspended.
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- The fire was reported at 2:40 a.m. Wednesday, according to Con Fire.
Coast Guard, State Respond To Diesel Spill At Antioch Marina
- Cleanup was said to be ongoing Tuesday.
- PHOTOS: Chief Lewis Broschard was sworn in Friday as the 12th fire chief of ConFire, one of the state's largest fire districts.
Woman Escapes, Man Dies In East Bay House Fire
- Firefighters arrived to find a woman had escaped the blaze through a window but a man was still trapped inside the home.
Driver Ticketed For Driving 127 Miles Per Hour On I-580: CHP
- The driver faces a misdemeanor charge, according to the CHP.
Narcan Used At Santa Rita Jail After Deputies Exposed To Fentanyl
- Authorities administered a dose of Narcan to both the sergeant and the deputy and transported them to a hospital.
Prowler Arrested In Fremont Backyard
- The resident called police on Sunday to report the crime.
Man Robbed At Gunpoint Of Cell Phone: Cops
- Fremont police tracked the phone into Union City, and then it stopped pinging.
Big Rig Driver May Have Fallen Asleep Before I-580 Crash: CHP
- It took crews hours to pull the truck out of the ravine.
Judge To Issue Injunction On Sleep Deprivation At Dublin Jail
- Two Santa Rita Jail inmates filed lawsuits claiming their health is endangered because they are allowed only five hours of sleep.
Mask, Drugs Packaged For Sale Seized: Man Arrested
- Alameda Police announced the arrest on Tuesday.
Sexual Battery Suspect: Video Released By Berkeley Police
- Police released video of the actual incident, along with 2 additional pieces of video in the hope that he will be recognized.
BART Crime: Man Arrested Following Robbery At Orinda Station
- There have been several violent attacks in the past week on BART trains or in stations.
Stolen Gun Seized, Man Arrested In Hercules
- The gun was reported stolen in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- The shooting happened in the 2400 block of Ritchie Street.
Accused Burglar Caught By Surveillance Camera
- A worker watching a live feed from the camera called Fremont Police, who arrived in time to capture the suspect.
Stolen Mercedes Recovered In Hercules, Woman Arrested
- A resident reported the suspicious car.
Indecent Exposure Arrest In Berkeley
- Sex crimes detectives and patrol officers investigated the case.
Photo Released Of BART Stabbing Suspect
- The victim underwent surgery for stab wounds to his face and neck.
- The CHP took multiple suspects into custody.
2 Suspects Sought In Walnut Creek Shooting, Robbery
- The shooting happened downtown Sunday night.
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