Crime & Safety

Happy Ending For Stolen Puppy: Fremont, East Bay Crime News

An East Bay homicide suspect is arrested in Seattle; police body cam video of deadly shooting is released; sex offender compliance checks.

This stolen puppy was returned to his family.
This stolen puppy was returned to his family. (Fremont Police Department)

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

Man Accused Of Hayward Homicide Arrested In Seattle: Police

Vaughn Boatner is accused of shooting two people at a Hayward apartment with a 5-year-old child present.

Police Bodycam Footage Shows Shooting Death Of Carjacking Suspect

The California Department of Justice is independently reviewing the police shooting.

2 Sex Offenders Referred For Felony Charges To DA

The police department recently did compliance checks on 20 registered sex offenders in Berkeley.

Deadly Crash Reported On I-580 In Livermore

Eastbound lanes were closed for about three hours.

6 Boys, 3 Girls — Ages 12 To 17 — Arrested For Robbery: Police

They are accused of at least 35 robberies.

Dublin Teen Charged In Fentanyl Death

If convicted, Jianna Coppedge faces up to 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine.

Building Contractor Sentenced To Prison

He has also been ordered to pay a quarter of a million dollars in restitution.

Newark Police Conduct Pedestrian Safety Operation

Non-uniformed members of the department crossed streets in marked crosswalks as officers watched for compliance by drivers.

Puppy Swiped During Burglary Found Safe

The missing 9-week-old pooch, Keo, has been found and the Tri-City Animal Shelter is in the process of reuniting the puppy with the owner.

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