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Freeway Death, Firefighter Hurt: Danville, Tri-Valley Police Logs

Deadly crashes and a murder investigation, along with other Tri-Valley 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:

248-Acre Brush Fire 90 Percent Contained In Dublin
Smoke from the blaze was visible throughout the Tri-Valley.

Stolen Bike Quickly Recovered In Danville, Arrest Made
Within 24 hours of the theft, Mark Linn, 49, was arrested with help from video surveillance.

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Fire Burns Chabad Of The Tri Valley, No Indication Of Arson
The blaze was reported at 12:43 a.m. Friday at the Jewish center located at 3370 Hopyard Road.

Pleasanton Woman Struck On SF Highway Ramp Sunday Hospitalized

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The California Highway Patrol is looking for anyone who may have information about the bizarre case.

Man Shot Dead In Livermore Identified
Juan Manuel Elias, 31, was shot several times in the upper torso and died at the scene in the 2700 block of Las Positas Road.

1 Killed In I-580 Crash In Pleasanton

The deadly wreck occurred on the ramp from eastbound Interstate Highway 580 to southbound Interstate Highway 680.

Suspect In Deadly Livermore Shooting Arrested In Elk Grove
Johnathon Michael Inocencio, 30, of Livermore was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Elk Grove and is being booked on suspicion of murder.

Cause Of Livermore House Fire Under Investigation

Firefighters said the home's sprinkler system helped douse the flames.

42 Demonstrators Arrested During Livermore Lab Protest
The “Designing Armageddon at Livermore Lab" rally marked the 74th anniversary of the U.S. bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Yaneli Morales Confirmed As Woman Killed In Livermore
Family members are "heartbroken with the loss of Yaneli Morales, a sister, daughter, and an amazing individual who was loved by many."

Sheriff's Lieutenant Placed On Leave Following Dublin Jail Death
Lt. Craig Cedergren is on leave pending the results of investigations by the Alameda County DA and sheriff's office into the June 15 death.

Livermore Man Busted In Petaluma For Meth, Identity Theft: Police

The 27-year-old was found with suspected methamphetamine and stolen personal identifying information of at least 20 people, police said.

County Postpones Youth Summit In Wake Of Mass Shootings
In order to address safety concerns, the day-long event has been postponed, said Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover.

Dublin Man Sentenced For Insider Trading Involving Ross Stores
Saleem M. Khan will begin serving a 30-month prison sentence Nov. 4.

Livermore: Woman Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle
A 26-year-old woman died after being hit by a vehicle Sunday in the 3800 block of East Avenue.

FBI Opens Terrorism Investigation On Gilroy Shooter
The shooter appeared to have several organizations and places that may have been potential targets.

757-Acre Blaze Injures Firefighter In East Contra Costa County
The Marsh Complex Fire was first reported Saturday in East Contra Costa County.

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