Crime & Safety
Peeper; Brushing Scam; Car Fire: Dublin, East Bay Police Log
A man allegedly fired a shotgun through the floor of an apartment, a prisoner was charged in a cold case and other police and fire news.

EAST BAY, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the East Bay this week.
Shotgun Fired Through Apartment Floor Nearly Struck Baby: SRPD
- In February, police arrested a man in an upstairs apartment after they found the discharged round in the apartment below.
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- The fire was reported Sunday afternoon in Rodeo.
Bathroom Stall Peeper Sought In Walnut Creek
- Police say he was peeping over a restroom stall in a restaurant on Valentine's Day.
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- Police said the suspect, who had scars on his face, was armed with a knife and is still at large.
Scam Text Alert Issued By East Bay Police Department
- Phony text messages are aimed at stealing your information. Police tips for your security.
- You didn't order those packages on your doorstep? Uh, oh.
A Petting Zoo In Park Without Permit Is Baaaad, Dublin Police Say
- Officers hugged the goats and sent them on their way.
Weapons, Ammo, Magazines Seized From Resident Suffering 'Episode'
- Alameda Police officers responded to a disturbance on Monday. This is what the resident had in their home.
Convicted Murderer Charged In Fremont '86 Cold Case Double Murder
- The bodies of Michelle Xavier and Jennifer Duey were found by the side of the road in Fremont. Their accused killer is in prison for murder.
Explosives Seized From Pair Staying On Oakland Waterfront
- The father and son from Stanislaus County came to the CHP's attention during a pursuit Sunday.
Pipe Bombs: Man Charged After Bomb Components Found in Vehicle
- A CHP chase From Castro Valley to Dublin ended in a crash and arrest, followed by the search of his hotel room in Oakland.
Woman Arrested At Union Landing For Forgery, More
- Police say she was in possession of numerous checks, identity cards and documents that weren't hers.
- The teens are just 13 to 15 years old, and were released to their parents.
Death Penalty Upheld In Murder Of Lafayette Woman
- Three suspects killed her in her own home during a robbery. The trio arrived by BART and picked her home randomly.
Photo courtesy Rodeo-Hercules Firefighters from Firefighters Snuff Out Vehicle Fire
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