RV Chase; Fires Injure 5: 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.

Woman In RV Leads Officers On Freeway Chase: Concord Police

• The 34-year-old woman was taken into custody with the help of citizens who called 911 to update police on her location, officials said.

Driver Crashes Into Pleasant Hill Restaurant In Suspected DUI

• The downtown business was closed at the time of the crash, video shows, and there was no one inside the building.

Brush Fire Contained Near Martinez

• Crews with Con Fire and Cal Fire responded to the blaze just east of McEwen Road, on the eastbound side of state Highway 4.

Teacher Indicted In Massive East Bay Child Porn Sting

• Fourth-grade teacher Gerald Jue of Danville allegedly searched for child pornography on the internet.

36-Acre Fire South Of Brentwood Doused By 50 Firefighters

• East Contra Costa Fire Protection District called in assistance from Cal Fire and Con Fire, and the blaze was contained.

Fire At Roofing Supply Company Started At Homeless Camp: Con Fire

• A firefighter was injured in the three-alarm blaze at Elite Roofing Supply Company — formerly Piedmont Lumber Company — in Pittsburg.

Alameda Co. Residents 'Less Safe,' Supes To Blame: Grand Jury

• Nearly $5 million in U.S. Department of Homeland Security funds were shifted away from Alameda County's Urban Shield program.

Homeless Man Accused Of Murder Says Victim Turned Into Demon: Cop

• A Concord police detective testified in court that a transient accused of killing a friend said "the victim turned into a demon."

Child, 2 Women Hospitalized: Emeryville Fire

• A 2-alarm fire damaged 3 homes and forced nearby evacuations Wednesday morning.

Man Burned In Fremont Motel Fire

• He was transported to a hospital burn unit, according to the fire department.

2-Alarm Grass Fire Knocked-Down In Walnut Creek

• The fire came dramatically close to structures.

Grass Fire Threatened Homes In Fremont Sunday Night

• Here are some tips from Cal Fire on defensible zones around your home.

3-Alarm Fire Destroys Building In San Leandro

• There were no injuries reported from the fire.

Prescribed Burn Planned In Moraga

• There will be fire safety vehicles on site and nearby, as well as smoke from the controlled burn.

Gunshots Kill 2 In Castro Valley Home

• The bodies were found Wednesday after a relative asked officers to perform a welfare check at the home.

Machine Gun With Grenade Launcher, More Weapons, Seized

• Police provided first aid to the shooting victim while medical personnel were en route.

Rifle-Wielding Suspects Rob Armored Truck

• It happened outside of an Oakland Wells Fargo Bank.

License Plate Swapping: A Growing Threat

• Do you know your license plate number? Would you notice if it were switched with a similar plate?

Suspect ID Needed: Do You Recognize This Man?

• Police call him an auto burglary suspect. Video: Do you recognize the way he walks?

Sexual Battery Arrest At Berkeley Homeless Shelter: Cops

• An 18-year-old man staying at the shelter was arrested on suspicion of sexual battery, kidnapping and false imprisonment.

7-Year-Old Boy Shot In Hand By Father: Police

• Police arrested the father.

Child Porn: Accused Fremont Teacher Faces Fed. Indictment

• The accused teacher was released on bail.

Pedestrian Killed On I-680 Was Walnut Creek Man

• The highway was shut down for a time on Saturday as the CHP investigated.