Crime & Safety

Major Injury Crash, Killing: Danville, Tri-Valley Police Logs

A former Contra Costa County sheriff's deputy admitted to having sex with female inmates, and other Tri-Valley police, fire and court news.

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

Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In Danville, Road Closed

Eastbound Camino Tassajara closed due to the ongoing crash investigation.

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CHP Cracking Down Over Long Labor Day Weekend
All available CHP officers will be cracking down during the Maximum Enforcement Period from 6:01 p.m. Friday to 11:59 p.m. Monday.

East Bay Woman Suspected In Sporting Goods Store Heists: Police
In custody after an alleged $7K theft in Milpitas, she is also suspected in thefts in Napa, Sacramento, Walnut Creek and more NorCal cities.

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Police Hunt Killer Of Sikh Man, $20,000 Reward Offered: Tracy
The Tracy Police Department is requesting the public’s help to identify a potential witness who was captured on surveillance video.

Virus Sends Fake Emails From City Hall To Livermore Residents
The virus started sending unauthorized emails from Livermore city staff accounts to residents.

3 Vehicle Break-ins Reported On Same Dublin Street
Police are investigating the incidents that were reported Monday.

Suspicious Bag Detonated In Pleasanton, Turns Out To Be Harmless
Once officers were able to safely look inside the detonated bag, they found only clothing, personal items, some glass bottles and a watch.

Lost Wedding Ring Turns Up For Danville Woman: San Ramon Police
The ring was lost at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon, but a social media post by police helped get it back to its rightful owner.

Victims Of Alleged Sexual Batterer Sought: San Ramon Police
The alleged crimes took place on the County Connection bus from the Walnut Creek BART Station to San Ramon.

Ex-Deputy Admits Having Sex With Female Inmates: Contra Costa Co.
Patrick Morseman admitted having oral and vaginal intercourse with two female inmates, but he only served two days in custody.

Dublin CHP Officer Helps Nab Suspect Who Caused I-580 Closure
Tuesday's pursuit involved multiple law enforcement units, including the Dublin CHP.

Service Restored After Danville Water Main Break
The break was reported around 4 a.m. in the 200 block of Franciscan Drive off of Camino Ramon.

Cause Of Livermore House Fire Under Investigation: LPFD
The blaze was reported just before 5:30 a.m.

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