Crime & Safety

SUV Slams Into Home + 3 Fires: Fremont, East Bay Crime News

A mother is attacked and robbed while getting her child out of a carseat; a highway shooting impacts traffic; armed shoplifters arrested.

Aftermath of an SUV crashing into a home.
Aftermath of an SUV crashing into a home. (Photo taken by Alameda County Fire Dept.)

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

CHP Investigates Shooting On Highway 24: CHP

The shooting happened on Wednesday, prompting a brief highway closure as the California Highway Patrol searched for evidence.

SUV Crashes Into Home

The driver was injured in the crash.

Woman Punched, Robbed While Getting Child Out Of Carseat

It happened in the afternoon at a store parking lot.

3 Suspects Charged With Shoplifting, Possessing Ghost Guns At Macy's

Pleasanton police took suspects into custody on charges of shoplifting over $1300 from Macy's and possessing illegal firearms.

Photo Taken By Fremont Fire Dept.

Fremont Home Damaged By Fire

An aggressive attack by firefighters led to the flames being extinguished within 30 minutes.

Pleasanton Home Shed Catches Fire, Explosion Sounds Reported

LPFD crews contained a fire that broke out in a home shed on Abbie Street early Saturday morning.

San Leandro Business Damaged By Fire

The fire started in tires and spread to the business.

DUI Enforcement Underway In Union City

Officers will be looking for impaired drivers this week.

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