Crime & Safety
Standoff Arrest; Starbucks Crash: Concord, East Bay Police Logs
Family saved from fire; Starbucks hit-and-run; brush fires battled; fireworks seized; 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.
5-Hour Standoff At Concord Apartment Complex Ends Peacefully: PD
The complex was surrounded and a SWAT team responded as a man reportedly threatened to kill his child and another minor, police said.
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Brush Fire Along I-680 In Martinez Jams Traffic
The fire broke out in grass along the right shoulder of northbound I-680, snarling traffic as fire crews responded.
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Motocross Rider Crashes On Diablo MX Track, Major Injuries
The rider had to be airlifted from the facility.
Resident Displaced By Fire At Antioch Senior Complex
The fire started in a downstairs apartment and spread to an upstairs unit, according to Con Fire.
Mountain Biker Rescued After Crash In East Contra Costa County
The man was flown by helicopter to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek for treatment of head injuries and possible internal injuries.
A man was found lying on the sidewalk of Pacheco Boulevard, covered in blood. Detectives do not believe it was a random incident.
Fellow Fire Briefly Threatens Homes In Martinez
Multiple resources, including Cal Fire air tankers, responded and quickly contained the blaze that may have been sparked by fireworks.
Off-Duty Officers, Fire Captain Save Family From Raging Fire
One officer threw a flower pot through a window to get the residents attention when they didn't respond to yells and knocks.
Martinez Police Captain Hired As Suisun City Police Chief
Aaron Roth has already started his new role as chief of police for Suisun City.
Walnut Creek Man Killed In Fiery Crash
Two men died in the 4th of July collision — a driver from Walnut Creek and his passenger from Dublin.
The crash caused "catastrophic damage," according to a report from the CHP. It happened on Highway 24 in Lamorinda early Sunday.
San Leandro Woman Arrested Following Chase, Crash
Three women (see photo) were arrested and clothing seized from outlet mall thefts.
Castro Valley Murder-Suicide Victims ID'd
The bodies were found last Wednesday morning. Both had been shot to death.
Flare Gun Blamed For Fire That Threatened Homes: Police
The flare started a grass and brush fire in Fremont that burned dangerously close to homes and forced the evacuation of residents, said FPD.
Thousands Of Pounds Of Fireworks Seized In San Leandro
The Alameda County Explosive Ordinance Disposal Squad was called to dispose of the fireworks.
Police say that two others involved in the robbery got away.
Drive-By Shooting: Newark Police Seek Witnesses
Surveillance video shows multiple witnesses who left before police arrived.
Verdict Reached In Berkeley Shooting Case
The prosecution and defense painted very different pictures of the same set of circumstances in closing arguments.
San Leandro Man Sentenced To Prison
He and three other men robbed an undercover federal agent.
Child Porn: Lengthy Prison Term For East Bay Man
He had more than 100,000 child pornography images and videos, according to the FBI and prosecutors.
Many residents reported seeing the smoke, from the area of near Mowry Avenue and Mission Boulevard.
Memorial For Firefighter Scheduled For Monday
Alameda County Firefighter Eric John Mikel died on June 24.
283-Acre Fire At Carnegie Park Near Livermore Fully Contained
Although the Hollow Fire was brought to 100 containment Friday morning, firefighters will be patrolling the burn area for the next few days.
Murder-Suicide: Pleasanton Couple ID'd
Sheriff's Sgt. Ray Kelly said Steven Carlson is suspected of killing his wife and then killing himself.
The California Highway Patrol said the multiple-vehicle collision was reported just after midnight.
Danville's Blackhawk Founder Ken Behring Dead At 91
The real estate mogul and philanthropist passed away June 25 surrounded by family at his Blackhawk Country Club home.
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