Crime & Safety

Car Hits Building; Training Fire: Danville, East Bay Police Log

Police looking for a driver who hit a man at a BART station; a threat was found at an East Bay school and other police and fire news.

Firefighters participate in prescribed burn at Sycamore Grove Park in Livermore.
Firefighters participate in prescribed burn at Sycamore Grove Park in Livermore. (LPFD)

EAST BAY, CA – The following is a week's collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the East Bay.

Driver Who Struck Pedestrian At Tri-Valley BART Station Sought

  • Police said the pedestrian was seriously injured during the hit-and-run collision.

Prescribed Burn At Sycamore Grove Park

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  • Smoke from the fire could be seen throughout the Tri-Valley area.

Another Graffiti Threat Found On Cal High Campus

  • 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

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  • Police said the boy sustained injuries to his mouth and face requiring medical attention. Police are looking for witnesses.

Dramatic Firefighter Helmet Cam Video Shows Apartment Fire

  • 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.

2 Men Shot On I-580 In San Leandro

  • 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.

Meth, Weapons Found During Berkeley Traffic Stop

  • A later search of the man's home turned up more weapons.

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.

Stolen Car Pulled From Water At Aquatic Park

  • 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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