Oxycontin, High-Speed Chases: Danville, Tri-Valley Police Logs

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

Suspect Leads Police Chase In Stolen Car Through Danville

• The suspect was eventually caught and arrested after being spotted in a drainage ditch, according to Danville police.

Pleasanton Man Who Traveled Abroad For Underage Sex Due In Court

• David John Telles, Jr., faces up to 30 years in prison.

Suspects Sought In High-Speed Police Chase Across Tri-Valley

• The chase started around 6:30 a.m. as officers from the Danville Police Department attempted to make a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle.

Second Inmate Dies At Dublin Jail In One Week

• Sheriff's detectives and personnel from the county district attorney's office are investigating both cases, per county protocol.

Wild Bird Stuck In Glue Trap Rescued By Pleasanton Officials

• "Glue traps are NOT intended for outdoor use. They commonly trap wildlife, and most of the time the outcome isn't good."

BART Transbay Tube Shut Down Due To Nearby Damaged Gas Pipe

• The Tube was shut down Thursday afternoon.

Grand Jury Seeks Removal Of Contra Costa County Assessor

• Assessor Gus Kramer is accused of making unwanted and harassing sexual remarks to employees, as well as ethnically disparaging comments.

Oxycontin Maker Sued By California, State Joins Contra Costa Co.

• Bay Area governments that have sued Purdue in federal court since 2018 include Contra Costa.