Crime & Safety
Criminals Beware Of Teens: Danville, Tri-Valley Police Logs
Police, fire and court news in the region this week.
TRI-VALLEY, CA — The following is a week's collection of police, court and fire stories from around the Tri-Valley:
Pleasanton Painting Company Targeted By Alleged Serial Embezzler
U.S. Marshall's have arrested Shelly Breshears, 53, for crimes she allegedly committed in Pleasanton, San Rafael and New York City.
Shooting Threats At Iron Horse Middle School Prompt More Police
The uptick in police activity comes as another graffiti message threatening a school shooting was found in a campus bathroom.
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Smoke Northwest Of Tri-Valley Coming From Prescribed Burn
If residents see smoke coming from the area of San Pablo reservoir on Friday and Saturday, it is likely due to a controlled burn.
East Bay Regional Park District Employee Allegedly Killed By Son
Christopher Schwenk, 28, was arraigned in Alameda County Superior Court in Dublin on Thursday in the killing of his father, Troy Schwenk.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Injures Cyclist, Sought By San Ramon Police
The crash happened in the area of N. Monarch Road and Brower Way.
4 Danville Teens Help Catch San Ramon Man Suspected Of Bad Doings
Peter Edward Voss, 31, of San Ramon was arrested on suspicion of several crimes.
Trailer Fire Slows Traffic On I-680 In San Ramon
The incident was reported just south of Alcosta Blvd.
California's 4th Vaping Death Comes As Tri-Valley Cracks Down
It is the fourth vaping-associated death in California since July.
San Ramon Bans Vaping, Smoking Of Any Kind, In Public Places
City staffers are also looking at bringing a new ordinance — prohibitions on sales of vaping products — to city council later this month.
Structure Fire Near San Ramon Prompts SigAlert
The blaze was reported shortly before 4:30 p.m. on the east side of Camino Tassajara, according to the California Highway Patrol.
7 People, 6 Pets Displaced In Structure Fire Near San Ramon
As crews battled the blaze, westbound Camino Tassajara was closed to traffic and a SigAlert was issued.
Kitten Stuck In Glue Trap Gets Lucky Break: Alameda County
The glue kitten, now affectionately named “Elmer,” will be available for adoption after Nov. 24 through Kitty911.
Livermore Mom Reunited With Heroin-Addicted Son
Corey Sylvester is back home, but now his mother is trying to get treatment for him.
Wildfire Risk Causes More Homeowners To Lose Insurance
To help homeowners who've lost insurance due to wildfire risk, the state-mandated FAIR Plan is being modified.
Homicide Victim ID'd As East Bay Regional Park District Employee
EBRPD spokesman Dave Mason said Troy Schwenk was a park craft specialist at Lake Chabot.
Contra Costa, Alameda Counties Plan To Combat Illegal Dumping
New funding and strategies aimed at preventing illegal dumping and waste were announced by elected officials.
Sale Of Flavored Tobacco, Vaping Items Banned In Contra Costa Co.
The ban takes effect Monday in unincorporated areas of Contra Costa County.
Coroner IDs Man Killed In Crash Along Pleasanton Sunol Road
The head-on crash was reported at 5:16 a.m. Thursday.
Owner Shocked After His 60s Porsche Is Stolen From Classic Car Show In Pleasanton
Chris Nishamura's 1960s black Porsche roadster was stolen during the "Goodguys" show in Pleasanton, as were two other classic cars.
Community Donates To Army Vet, Wife After Life Possessions Stolen From Pleasanton Hotel
Jonathan Munoz and his wife were driving to the Bay Area so he could start his new job with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
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