Corruption, Fires: Danville, Tri-Valley Police Logs

TRI-VALLEY, CA — The following is a week's collection of police, court and fire stories from around the Tri-Valley:

Defendant In Federal Campaign Corruption Scheme Has Livermore Tie
The Bay Area's Andrey Kukushkin, 46, who was indicted in the federal case, has Livermore ties and significant cannabis interests.

Suspect Fatally Shot By Idaho Police ID'd As Pleasanton Man
David James Bamber Jr., 28, died after he led a high-speed chase traversing several Idaho counties and was eventually fired on by police.

Illegal Campaign Contributions To Rep. Swalwell: Developer Guilty
Swalwell and members his campaign were unaware of James Tong’s illegal contribution scheme, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash On I-580
The crash delayed drivers during the Thursday morning commute.

Dublin Police Services Awarded $50K Traffic Safety Grant
The funding will be used to crack down on problems such as DUI motorists, distracted driving and other dangerous behaviors.

Pleasanton Police, City Mourn Passing Of Officer Kyle Henricksen
“Kyle left us all with a sense of awe and amazement in his courageous and remarkable fight ... ."

Pleasanton Police Accepting Applications For Explorer Program
The application process is only open once a year, so students interested in this opportunity should apply before the Oct. 25 deadline.

Bill Inspired By Dublin Death Vetoed By Gov. Newsom
SB-42 was designed to end what some lawmakers say is the dangerous practice of county jails releasing people in the middle of the night.

Felicity Huffman 14-Day Prison Sentence Begins In Dublin
The attorney for the Oscar-nominated actress had requested she be allowed to serve her time at Dublin's federal prison.

Brush Fire Shuts Down Niles Canyon Road
Niles Canyon Road, between Mission Blvd. and Palomares Rd., was closed in both directions due to a brush fire.

Dublin Police Seek Neighborhood Watch Block Contacts
Block Contacts serve as liaisons between the city and Neighborhood Watch members.

Heavy Police Presence At Danville Church: Active Threat Training
The training is taking place Monday, Oct. 14.

Firefighters Remain On Scene Of Structure Blaze: Cull Canyon
The blaze was first reported at 10:46 p.m. Sunday north of the Cull Canyon Regional Recreation Area at 1070 Cull Canyon Rd.

CHP Dublin Senior Volunteers Bring Home Awards
CHP Dublin Senior Volunteers were awarded statewide awards at annual LEVOC Conference.