Crime & Safety
Mom, 2 Kids ID'd + 5 Freeway Shootings: Fremont, East Bay Crime News
Good Samaritans who helped woman escape kidnapper sought; 2 fiery crashes claim 3 lives; catalytic converters recovered from accused thief.
EAST BAY, CA — Here are 10 public safety stories impacting the East Bay this week —
5 Freeway Shootings In 7 Days: CHP
The most recent shooting was Wednesday afternoon.
Mom, 2 Kids ID'd In Fremont Slayings; Fundraiser For Funeral Underway
The police department released the names of the victims.
Good Samaritans Sought Who Helped Kidnap Victim Escape
The kidnapping happened on College Avenue near Haste Street early Wednesday.
Man Arrested Following Standoff At BART Station Identified By Police
The man was arrested following a robbery in San Leandro and standoff with police at the Coliseum BART station in Oakland June 11.
Convicted Felon With Gun Arrested In Union City: Police
It happened near the Union Landing shopping center, according to police.
Fiery Solo Crash Kills 2 In Dublin: DPS
Two men were killed after their car struck a tree and pole on Dougherty Road Tuesday night, authorities said.
1 Killed, 3 Injured In Fiery Contra Costa Crash
Vasco Road was closed in both directions and a sig-alert was issued because of the fatal three-car crash.
Pleasanton Police Uncover Stolen Catalytic Converters
Police say they found the converters in the trunk of a car that attempted to flee, but crashed into a curb instead.
Home Depot Shooting Victim's Mom Testifies Before Congress: 'System Failed My Son'
In a congressional hearing on retail crime, Laurie Mohs accused Home Depot, OSHA, and the judicial system of failing to protect her son.
Man Dies After Being Shot at Alameda County Skatepark
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is investigating the shooting death of a man at a skatepark in the unincorporated community of Ashland.
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