Crime & Safety
Social Security Scam; House Fire: Danville, East Bay Police Log
A police car was stolen from an East Bay airport and other police, fire, and court news.

EAST BAY, CA – The following is a week's collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the East Bay.
Motorcyclist Injured During Pleasanton Crash
- The motorcyclist was ejected from his bike after allegedly fleeing from an officer who was trying to stop him for speeding.
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- A neighbor walking past the home spotted the fire and alerted the residents.
San Ramon Apartment Complex Fire Displaces 12 Residents
- The American Red Cross was on scene helping the 12 people who lost their homes.
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- The fire broke out around 6:15 p.m. One resident was checked for smoke inhalation.
Oakland Police Cruiser Stolen From Coliseum
- Cheaper than Uber? The SUV was taken during the Raiders - Broncos game Monday night.
- A police officer saw the man double park outside an Apple store. Several officers were waiting for the man when he exited, they report.
Social Security Scam: Callers Are Trying To Get Numbers
- Victims are told that they need to pay a fee to unlock their Social Security number because of criminal activity, prosecutors warn.
- Authorities called him the number one prescriber of opioids in California.
Berkeley Pediatrician To Be Sentenced Next Month
- The long-time pediatrician pleaded no contest to one charge involving a teenage boy.
Mentally Incompetent: BART Stabbing Suspect's Trial On Hold
- 18-year-old Nia Wilson died after she was stabbed at the MacArthur BART station in July,
Pedestrian Killed In Fremont Last Week ID'd
- The man was struck by a car on busy Fremont Boulevard.
Alameda County Man Sentenced To Prison For Fraud Scheme
- He was also ordered to pay restitution.
Photo courtesy SRPD from San Ramon Apartment Complex Fire Displaces 12 Residents
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