Crime & Safety

Deadly Crash, Creepers: Danville, Tri-Valley Police Logs

An early morning freeway crash killed a man, along with other 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 — The following is a week's collection of police, court and fire stories from around the Tri-Valley:

'Suspicious' Contact With Teen Girl Reported In San Ramon
"There were no reported threats or crimes committed, but the contact was suspicious," police said.

VIDEO: Hundreds Of Youth Demonstrate At Chevron HQ In San Ramon
The protest comes toward the end of a Global Climate Strike by youth and others in 150 countries.

Fatal Crash On I-680 In Contra Costa County: All Lanes Cleared
Although alcohol bottles were found in the deceased's vehicle, it is not known yet whether DUI played a factor in the crash.

That Homeless Addict Is Somebody's Child: Livermore Mom's Plight
A photo on Facebook of Corey Sylvester passed out on a BART train prompted a heartbreaking response: "This is my son."

San Ramon Man Suffers Major Injuries From Wrong-Way DUI Driver
Justin Daniel Miller, 29, of San Ramon was struck on Highway 50 in West Sacramento.

Search Continues For Wanted Man In Pleasanton, Santa Cruz
The suspect has been identified as 28-year-old Jeremy Castleberry, who is known to frequent Santa Cruz.

CHP Schedules DUI Checkpoint In Contra Costa County
Drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs — including some prescription medications — can expect to be arrested.

Email Restored At Livermore City Hall Following Cyber Attack
If you emailed the city while email was down, please allow several days for a response while staff downloads past messages.

Missing Man Found Safe After Shift At Livermore Chili's
"Thank you to everyone in the community for their assistance," Livermore police said on social media.

Fire Along I-580 At Altamont Pass Causes Traffic Delays
The blaze was reported shortly after 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Crash On I-580 In Dublin Jams Traffic
The multi-vehicle wreck on the westbound I-580 was reported shortly after 12:30 p.m. near Santa Rita Road.

Multiple Grass Fires Burn South Of Pleasanton
No injuries have been reported, and no structures have burned.

Danville Man Accused Of Possessing Child Porn: Police
Officers with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force served a search warrant at the man's Danville home.

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Police Searching For Man Who Tried To Get Girl In His Car: SRPD
The girl told a witness the car's driver told her to get in his car, according to police.

Sex Offender Left Creekside Park With Minor, Bought Her Candy: PD
The man, who police say is a registered sex offender, has been taken into custody.

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Fire Danger Upgraded To Red Flag Warning: NWS
The red flag warning will be in effect from Monday to Wednesday morning.







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