Crime & Safety
ATM Stabbing + Homicide + Crashes: Fremont, East Bay Crime News
A woman putting her child into a carseat is carjacked; an East Bay fencing operation is broken up; a student is threatened with a pickaxe.
FREMONT, CA — Here are some of the public safety stories impacting the East Bay this week:
Homicide Investigated In San Leandro: Sheriff's Office
The death happened Wednesday morning at 9:30.
Victim Stabbed Outside Berkeley Bank: Police
The victim was inside the ATM vestibule.
Man Carjacked At Gunpoint In Castro Valley
A high-speed chase, crash, foot pursuit and K9 search ended in 4 arrests.
Man With Pickaxe Threatens UC Berkeley Student
The suspect appeared to be a white male and was wearing dark clothing and a large black backpack, police said.
Peaceful Outcome To Alameda Standoff
"We thank the residents, businesses, and commuters for their patience and cooperation during this incident."
Woman Arrested For Carjacking In East Bay Regional Park
Billie Hughes was accused of using a handgun to carjack the vehicle from Garin Regional Park in Hayward around 4:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4.
Police Say Scammers Are Going Door-To-Door Posing As Police Officers
The scammers ask for verification of validity of alarm permits, Fremont Police said.
Police Checkpoint: 24 Nabbed With Suspended Or No License
Newark Police also arrested one driver on a DUI warrant.
Big Rig Tanker Overturns Into Gully
The truck was carrying a chemical for the Sunol Water Treatment Plant. The road is expected to be closed until Thursday afternoon.
Fatal Crash Thursday Morning
The collision was between a motorcycle and a white truck.
Woman Putting Child Into BMW Carjacked In East Bay
The woman was allowed to remove her child before the vehicle was taken. The suspect was later arrested
Pinole Robbery At Gunpoint Ends In Arrest: Police
The victim was robbed during a sale arranged through the OfferUp online marketplace at a shopping center parking lot.
Investigators Seize $190K Worth Of Stolen Goods
The CHP reports that a fencing operation was being run out of an East Bay home.
Police Chief Placed On Leave In San Leandro
An outside investigation firm is looking into allegations against the chief.
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