Crime & Safety

Dating App Robbery + Deadly Crashes: Fremont, East Bay Crime News

A mother and son walking to school were hit by a car; an East Bay scuba diver dies; police say they arrested a gang member with a ghost gun.

EAST BAY, CA — Here are some of the public safety stories impacting the East Bay this week —

Mother And Son Struck By Vehicle While Walking To School

The child suffered only minor injuries in the incident, but the mother was transported to the hospital with severe injuries.

Deadly Fremont Crash Involved Fremont, Modesto Drivers

Like ping-pong balls, the two vehicles caromed into a parked vehicle and a home Monday night.

Elderly Pedestrian Killed In Alameda

He was rushed to the hospital Tuesday morning but did not survive.

Body On Beach Identified As Missing East Bay Scuba Diver: Police

He was with three other divers off the Monterey Peninsula when he was swept away.

Family Of Four Displaced In San Leandro House Fire

The American Red Cross responded to provide shelter for the displaced family.

4 Teens Accused Of Using Dating App To Rob UC Berkeley Student At Gunpoint

All four have been arrested.

Sheriff's Deputy Injured In Castro Valley Crash

The deputy was transported to the hospital for treatment.

Alleged East Bay Gang Member Arrested, ’Ghost Gun’ Seized

The gun found in the alleged gang member's possession was loaded, police said.

Man Arrested Following Brief Foot Chase

Before his arrest, the man attempted to drag his ex-girlfriend away from her apartment, but she was able to break free.

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