Plane Crash; Man Dies At Shelter: Concord, East Bay Police Log

CONCORD, CA — The following is a collection of police, courtroom and fire stories from this week in Concord and across the East Bay.

Deadly Small Plane Crash On Mt. Diablo

• The wreckage was discovered near the summit.

Driver Crashes Into House While Leading Cops On Chase: Antioch PD

• The incident involved a Ford F-250 pickup truck stolen out of Concord, police said.

Martinez Man Found Guilty Of Meeting Minor For Lewd Purposes

• Contra Costa County prosecutors said he posted on Craigslist, asking for a "naughty little girl" to engage in sex acts with him.

Authorities ID Pedestrian Fatally Struck In Pacheco

• The fatal incident happened last Wednesday morning in the area of Aspen and Brown drives.

Concord Man Arrested In Martinez Traffic Stop: Police

• Police said he caught the attention of officers when he was doing doughnuts at the intersection of Pacheco Blvd. and Howe Road.

Judge Rules Police Departments Must Release Personnel Records

• Concord, Martinez and four other local police unions sought to resist the release of pre-2019 records of officer shootings and potential misconduct.

Death Of Man At Homeless Shelter In Concord Investigated

• Officers initially responded to 911 calls from the shelter about a man acting erratically, police said.

Driver Rescued From Sinkhole Following Water Main Break

• The break was reported Wednesday during an intense storm.

3 Accused Auto Burglars Arrested, Fremont Police Say

• Police caught up with the suspects after a witness in the Costco parking lot called police and gave them an excellent description of the car

3 Alarm Fire In San Leandro Extinguished

• No injuries were reported.

East Bay Resident Scammed Out Of $10,000

• Here's the trick that ensnared the victim, along with tips to protect your own money.

Man Accused Of Berkeley Rapes Claims Court Can't Touch Him

• Two of the victims were under 14 at the time they were assaulted and the third was under 16 when attacked at gunpoint or knifepoint.

Surveillance Video Of Accused Thief Released By Alameda Police

• Police hope that someone recognizes this man so he can be arrested.

Do You Recognize The Man In This Surveillance Photo?

• The East Bay Regional Park District Police Department is seeking him.

Man With Assault Rifle Arrested In Berkeley

• An officer patrolling the marina area discovered the concealed assault rifle.

Rabid Bat Found At East Bay Mall, Public Health Department Says

• More than a week passed between the time it was found and when it was turned in for testing. If you touched it, contact the health dept.

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