Crime & Safety
Cold Case Now Homicide; Uber Driver's Body Found; Rape Mistrial: Danville, East Bay Police Log
A look at a few of this week's most interesting police, fire and courtroom incidents across the East Bay.

EAST BAY, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the East Bay this week.
Missing Woman 1989 'Cold Case' Reopened As Homicide In Fremont
- New evidence is in concerning 25-year-old Sheri Muhleman. Police hoping for any and all tips - even if seemingly insignificant.
Berkeley Trial: Mistrial Declared in Rape Case of Sleeping Woman
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- The alleged rape took place at an apartment near the UC Berkeley campus.
Woman Accused In Deadly San Ramon DUI Crash Back In Court In July
- Pleasanton resident Yarenit Liliana Malihan, 40, is charged with two felony charges in connection with a fatal 2016 collision.
Credit Card Fraud Investigation Leads To Area Murder Suspect
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- Wanted for a 2015 fatal shooting in Hayward, Joseph Darling was apprehended Sunday at a Marin County motel, police said.
Missing SF Uber Driver's Remains Possibly Found In Hayward Warehouse
- The facility is connected to a man possibly linked to the Mother's Day disappearance of Piseth Chhay, officials said.
- In one of the cases, a victim said the hold-up involved seven suspects -- all armed, police said.
Danville Costco Robberies: Detectives Investigating Possible Link To Similar Peninsula Crime
- Investigators are working to determine if the Costco robberies are connected.
- A resident was alerted to the burglary by his cell phone while out for a bike ride with his kids. He called police.
Teen, 15, Arrested For Home Invasion, Robbery In Fremont
- Police said the getaway vehicle was stolen from Union City, and that 3 minors - ages 15, 14 & 10 - were involved in the cases.
Pair, Both 15, Allegedly Rob Student On UC Berkeley Campus
- The male victim was knocked to the ground in the Friday night incident, police said.
Man Who Targets Yoga Studios Wanted For Identity Theft, Fraud In Pleasant Hill, Pittsburg: Police
- Police allege that in the latest incident, the suspect stole a purse from a Walnut Creek yoga studio.
Wreck On I-580 Snarled Tri-Valley Traffic
- The crash backed traffic up all the way to Pleasanton.
- The new process at the East County Hall of Justice in Dublin will begin in July.
- A family of four has been displaced by the fire.
Crews Knock Down House Fire In Walnut Creek
- Officials said the blaze began in the garage. SEE VIDEOS.
2 Escape Injury When Alamo Home Catches Fire
- Fire officials said a neighbor saw smoke and flames and alerted the home's occupants.
Suspects In Burglary Of Fremont Marijuana Grow House Identified: Police
- Both of the men came down from Oakland, according to police.
- Firefighters were able to save two dogs from the home. (Photos)
Man Robbed On Grizzly Peak: 2nd Incident In 3 Days
- Three suspects involved in latest report, officials said.
2 Alleged Intruders Killed By Resident ID'd By Contra Costa Coroner
- Brentwood police said the man who opened fire on the pair will not be charged.
Oakley Man Charged In Fatal Concord Shooting
- Police have identified the man accused of murder in the death of Robert Frazier, 42, of Concord.
Pinole, Isleton Pair Arrested For Car Break-Ins, 2 Stolen Guns
- Found asleep in the women's vehicle when they were stopped was a child, 5, Marin Co. law enforcement said.
- Police in nearby San Pablo said that after two bank robberies, the man held up a Money Mart.
Man From Berkeley Dies From Head Injuries
- Police say he walked into a hospital for treatment.
--Image via Fremont PD
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