Crime & Safety

Revenge Killing + Deadly Dog Attack: Fremont, East Bay Crime News

"Disturbing" incidents at a high school; 2 pedestrians killed in separate crashes; Amazon vehicle loaded with packages stolen; scam alert.

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

Man Charged In Revenge Killing Over Daughter's Death: DA

The victim was shot dead in his own driveway by a man seeking revenge for his teen daughter's death.

Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Pedestrian In Hayward

The crash happened at Harris Road and Manon Avenue.

Fremont Pedestrian In Crosswalk Dies Of Injuries Following Crash

The victim was hit on Blacow Road on Friday. Police announced her death this week.

Deadly Fremont Dog Attack

The attack happened in Central Park on Tuesday afternoon.

Woman Who Fired Gun, Threatened To Shoot Mom Arrested: Police

The shooting happened after the woman approached a 5-year-old boy and the mom intervened, according to police.

2 "Disturbing" Incidents At Alameda High School

The first involved a man who "alluded to students being afraid he would 'shoot up the school' some years ago."

Suspected High School Intruder Arrested In Alameda

The man is accused of touching one student's face and asking another for a kiss.

Loaded Amazon Delivery Vehicle Stolen In East Bay

Several police agencies worked together to quickly recover the vehicle.

New UC Berkeley Police Chief Is Veteran Of Jan. 6 Insurrection

Yogananda Pittman became interim chief of the U.S. Capitol Police force immediately after the Jan. 6 insurrection.

1 Dead In Alameda Crash

The crash happened on Webster Street just outside the tube.

Scam Alert Issued By PG&E

The utility company said that reports of scam attempts doubled in 2022. Here are the warning signs that you've been contacted by a scammer.

No Threat Found At Encinal High School In Alameda

Alameda Police received a report of a person with a gun at an Alameda school on Monday.

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