Masked Man; Bank Robbery Arrest: Danville, Tri-Valley Police Logs

TRI-VALLEY, CA — Here's a collection of police, fire and courts news from around the Tri-Valley this week:

Man Arrested In Alamo Home, Charged With Bank Robberies

The man is linked to East Bay bank robberies, the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office said.

Pleasanton Police Sgt. Retires After 18 Years Of Service

Jim Boland ended his final shift as Pleasanton Police Department sergeant hours after his son was sworn in as an officer.

Car Flips Onto Driver's Side Near Foothill Road

No injuries were reported. Crews were working on the other side of the road, police said.

Livermore Man Hits 11 Cars, Drags Truck Through Lot, Police Say

Demariea Dawkins was arrested in Boise after striking cars and dragging a truck while descending in a parking structure, police said.

Man Gets 6 Years In Prison For Fraudulently Depositing Checks

He admitted to depositing $500,000 in stolen checks in banks throughout California.

Livermore Man Faces Trial After Police Pursuit, Prosecutors Say

The driver is accused of running red lights, and driving on the wrong side of the road and highway, The San Mateo Daily Journal reported.

Masked Man Flees After Homeowner Spots Him Entering Backyard

Police are asking for the public's help in collecting additional information after a resident scared off a man trying to enter his backyard.

Video Shows Officer's Close Encounter With Runaway Tire

A Pleasanton Police Department officer was almost strike by a tire rolling toward him at 40 to 45 mph.