Crime & Safety

Incredible Rescue; ID Burglars: Danville, East Bay Police Logs

Police use "bait" car to snag man accused of burglary, school shooting threat under investigation and other East Bay police and fire news.

A level-headed 911 dispatcher is credited with getting a GPS location from the lost man, who was in a ravine.
A level-headed 911 dispatcher is credited with getting a GPS location from the lost man, who was in a ravine. (CHP)

EAST BAY, CA – The following is a week's collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the East Bay.

Helicopter Rescues Developmentally Disabled Man From Wilderness

  • A level-headed 911 dispatcher is credited with getting a GPS location from the lost man, who was in a ravine.

Police Investigating Shooting Threat Found In Cal High Bathroom

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  • Police have increased their presence on and around the campus.

Can You ID These Pleasanton Burglary Suspects, Vehicles?

  • Police have released photos of 2 suspects and 2 vehicles from recent, unsolved burglaries.

'Bait' Vehicle Snares Burglar: Walnut Creek Police

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  • The suspect was arrested Sunday after breaking into a vehicle owned by police, they report.

Gunmen Rob 7 UC Berkeley Students

  • None of the students were hurt in the robberies, which happened in two locations.

Bar Fight Suspect: Walnut Creek Police Seek Help

  • Do you recognize this man? He's accused of smashing a glass into someone's face.

Albany Man Critically Injured In Berkeley Accident

  • The crash happened Wednesday morning.

Can You ID This Suspect From Surveillance Video? (Watch)

  • The video was taken at a home at 1:30 a.m. last weekend.

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