Crime & Safety

Mom Kills 2 Kids, Herself + Arrests: Fremont, East Bay Crime News

Fugitive accused of East Bay killing arrested in Mexico; former anchor arrested twice in one day; woman robbed at gunpoint.

EAST BAY, CA — Here are some of the public safety stories impacting the East Bay during the past two weeks —

Fremont Mom Killed 2 Young Kids Before Taking Own Life: Police

A 1-year-old boy and a 4-year old girl were both killed in the incident which allegedly ended with the mother taking her own life.

1 Dead At Bay Fair BART Station

The person was struck by a BART train Wednesday afternoon, according to a BART spokesman.

Former Bay Area News Anchor Arrested Again

Frank Somerville was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.

Parolee Wearing Ankle Bracelet Arrested For Violent Crimes

Accused crimes: felon in possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, attempted robbery, robbery, and assault with a deadly weapon.

Juvenile Officer Accused Of Sex Acts With Teen After 17 Years, DA Says

Nicole Perales faces charges for his alleged actions with a 15-year-old that took place nearly two decades ago.

Woman Robbed At Gunpoint Near People's Park

The armed robbery took place at about 8:30 p.m. Friday, police said as they asked for the public's help on social media.

Man Kills Himself Inside Dublin Gun Range: DPS

Dublin police said they found a 35-year-old man dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the Guns, Fishing & Other Stuff range.

Berkeley Man Found Dead With Gunshot Wound In Oakland

Anyone with information should contact the Oakland Police Department's homicide section at (510) 238-3821 or the TIP LINE at (510) 238-7950.

Man Accused Of Killing East Bay High School Student Arrested In Mexico: Police

A man accused of shooting a 16-year-old Livermore High student in 2019 was extradited to the United States and arrested.

2 Sheriff Deputies Charged With Records Coverup In Santa Rita Suicide

The charges stem from an incident April 3, 2021, when Vinetta Martin was found to have hung herself with a bedsheet in her cell.

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