Sex Offenders, Scammers: 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:

Robbery Sparks Reminder About Danville's 'Exchange Zone'
"Individuals have used the Exchange Zone for buying and selling goods, or for conducting child custody exchanges," the Danville PD said.

Asphyxia, Drowning Caused Contra Costa Co. Woman's Death: Coroner
The results of Ching "Ping" Chen's autopsy were released Thursday afternoon.

DUI Checkpoint Scheduled Tonight In Livermore
"All vehicles may be checked and drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will be arrested," the LPD said.

Guns Used In Alameda Co. Crimes: Half Purchased Outside Calif.
The findings are part of a report released this week by the Alameda County District Attorney.

Walmart Stores Give Back To Tri-Valley Police Departments
The Livermore and Pleasanton police departments were among recipients this week.

139-Acre Brush Fire Quickly Contained East Of Livermore
The blaze was reported shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday near I-580, between Livermore and Tracy.

SRVFPD Crews Conducting 4-Day Training In Danville Neighborhood
Crews with the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District will be conducting training drills on a donated structure at 46 Smokewood Court.

Pilot Injured In Plane Crash At Livermore Municipal Airport
The FAA and NTSB are investigating.

35-Year-Old Inmate Dies In Contra Costa County Custody
The sheriff's office and the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office are investigating Benito Carrasco's death.

Danville Residents Scammed, Police Chief Issues Alert
Three victims were scammed out of a total of $100,000; the cases involve the "Advance Fee" and the "Relative in Distress" scams.

Woman's Death In Livermore Sparks Online Petition
The petition calls for greater lighting citywide following the Aug. 4 death of 26-year-old Yaneli Morales.

San Ramon Woman Damages Dublin Property In DUI Crash
The woman sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported to a local hospital before being booked into Santa Rita Jail.

Sex Offender Sweep Nets 8 Arrests In Contra Costa County
About 70 law enforcement officers from throughout Contra Costa County were involved in the checks done at approximately 26 homes.

Patient Air Lifted To Trauma Center After Contra Costa Co. Crash
The crash victim had to be extricated from the vehicle and was then flown to a nearby trauma center.

Winds Prompt Traffic Advisory On I-580: CHP
Drivers are urged to use caution.

Lanes Reopen Following Injury Crash On I-580
The wreck snarled traffic in Tri-Valley Wednesday morning.

Pleasanton House Fire Extinguished: LPFD

Smoke from the blaze could be seen throughout the Tri-Valley area.