Crime & Safety
Arrests: Lafayette Home Invasion Robberies
A SWAT team arrested 2 Fairfield men Thursday, and they could be responsible for home invasions in multiple communities.
LAMORINDA, CA — Members of the Fairfield Police Department SWAT team and Lafayette Police Department arrested two men in Fairfield Thursday morning. The men are accused of committing two home invasion robberies in Lafayette, injuring four people. In addition, the men may also be responsible for similar crimes in Oakland and Benicia.
Additional people were detained in the police operation at a home in the 500 block of Pacific Avenue in Fairfield, but no further arrests have been announced at this time. Police came armed with Ramey arrest warrants and search warrants.
During the search, Lafayette Police Investigators recovered property believed to have been stolen during the home invasion robberies. They also seized guns.
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The two men arrested have been identified as:
- 22-year-old Joseph Wells of Fairfield
- 20-year-old Adama Diop of Fairfield
They are being held on suspicion of residential burglary, kidnapping, false imprisonment, assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, vehicle theft and conspiracy.
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"The arrest of these home invasion robbery suspects is the result of good police work," said Contra Costa Sheriff David Livingston. "It was a combination of following up on leads, a critical tip from a citizen who reported something suspicious, and teamwork among the law enforcement agencies involved."
In addition to the Lafayette crimes on Oct. 31 and Nov. 26, there were home invasion robberies in Oakland on Oct. 29 and Benicia on Nov. 10. There were similarities in all four cases leading to a joint investigation. The participating agencies were the Lafayette, Oakland, Benicia and Fairfield police departments, along with the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office.
The investigation continues. If you have any information, call the Lafayette Police Department at 925-283-3680 or 925-299-3234.
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