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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.

A CHP officer pulls over a driver after clocking them going 127 mph on I-580.
A CHP officer pulls over a driver after clocking them going 127 mph on I-580. (CHP Dublin area)

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.

1 Injured In Concord House Fire

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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.

Change Of Command: Con Fire Chief Broschard Takes The Helm

  • 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.

4-Year-Old Boy Shot In Head; Man Arrested

  • 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.

High-Speed Chase Runs From Emeryville To Vallejo

  • 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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