Crime & Safety

Police Chase, Burglary Spree: Danville, Tri-Valley Police Logs

An attorney is sentenced for shooting ex-girlfriend's face with BB gun; brazen burglars; and more regional police, fire and court news.

The week's roundup of police, fire and court news.
The week's roundup of police, fire and court news. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

TRI-VALLEY, CA — Here's this week's collection of police, fire and court stories from around the Tri-Valley:

Ransomware Attack Strikes Contra Costa County

Library branches and the Martinez administrative offices are impacted.

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Police Chase In Danville: Dublin Man Surrenders

Sidney Clifford Hill, 34, gave up the chase after Danville police cornered him.

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VIDEO: Vehicle That Plunged Off Cliff Still Missing, Leads Sought
If you recognize the vehicle in the video or have anyone missing/unaccounted for, contact CHP immediately.

Police ID Woman Killed In Dublin Shooting, Vallejo Man ArrestedRickey Tyrone White, Jr., 28, has been arrested in connection with the New Year's Night shooting death of Adrianna Marie Navarro, 28.

Teen Boy Missing From Pleasanton Home
Michael Gritzai, 15, left his home in rural Pleasanton shortly after midnight on New Year's Day.

Fire Crews Save Pleasanton Home During Garage Blaze
The New Year's Day fire was reported at 11:16 a.m. in the the garage of a two-story home located in the 5000 block of Porta Rossa Circle.

Deadly Home Invasion: Woman Killed, Man Wounded In Dublin
A resident fired on suspects, killing one and wounding the other.

23 People Displaced In Livermore Apartment Building Fire
The Red Cross assisted a total of 19 adults and four children who were displaced due to the fire damage.

San Ramon Burglary Spree: Police Offer Safety Tips
The burglaries, which stretched across the city, took place Saturday between approximately 6-9 p.m.

Attorney Who Shot Ex-Girlfriend With BB Gun In Danville Sentenced
Wayne Jerome Johnson, 61, was sentenced Friday for felony convictions of domestic violence and stalking of his ex-girlfriend.

Livermore: Man Who Threatened OSU Football Team Arrested
Daniel Lee Rippy was arrested Dec. 29 in Livermore on suspicion of being a fugitive from justice.

Curious About Livermore Police? Join The Citizens Police Academy
Applications are now being accepted for the 37th academy that begins Feb. 5.

Candlelight Vigil Draws Hundreds To Mourn 3 Dublin Teens
The community honored the 16-year-old Dublin High School students killed Christmas night in a Pleasanton crash.

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