Crime & Safety
Road-Rage Arrests; Marijuana Fire: Concord, East Bay Police Logs
Stolen car pulled from water at aquatic park; cops break up large street fight; 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 the East Bay.
Concord Man Accused Of DUI In Fatal Highway 4 Crash: CHP
- The head-on collision in Brentwood closed Highway 4 in both directions Monday.
Fights Involving 70 People Stopped In Concord, Pleasant Hill: PD
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- Concord and Pleasant Hill officers along with Contra Costa sheriff's deputies responded to the fights Saturday night, police say.
Driver Who Struck Pedestrian At Tri-Valley BART Station Sought
- Police said the pedestrian was seriously injured during the hit-and-run collision.
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- A later search of the man's home turned up more weapons.
Prescribed Burn At Sycamore Grove Park
- Smoke from the fire could be seen throughout the Tri-Valley area.
- Police have been on the school campus since May 1 when a handwritten threat was found in one of the boys' bathrooms.
Woman Confesses In Hit-And-Run That Injures Eighth-Grader: PPD
- Police said the boy sustained injuries to his mouth and face requiring medical attention. Police are looking for witnesses.
- Fire officials said an electrical failure was the likely cause of the blaze.
Building's Sprinkler System Contains Newark Business Fire
- There were no injuries reported.
Marijuana Grow House Catches Fire
- Some 450 plants were found at the home in Eden Township, according to deputies.
Road Rage Mug Shots Of Accused Men: Walnut Creek Police
- Three people were stabbed and a fourth was hit by a vehicle, according to police.
One Dead In I-580 Crash Tuesday
- A sig-alert was canceled just before 6 p.m.
- The shooting forced a partial closure of the road Thursday.
5 Bank Robberies: Oakland Man Charged
- If convicted of all charges against him, Duane Makela could spend decades in prison.
Video Of Fremont Police Shootings Released To Public
- In three cases the suspect either fired on or pointed a gun at officers. Two Fremont police officers were shot in the incidents.
Man Clobbered With Board, Pepper Sprayed In Berkeley
- One man has been arrested while a second suspect got away, according to police.
Tesla Crashes Into Lafayette Business
- The building and equipment inside sustained significant damage.
- The car had been reported stolen on Monday.
Laptop Robbery Reported At Berkeley Parking Garage
- A man was walking to his car when he was pushed against a vehicle and robbed.
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