Serial Burglary Suspect Arrested In Pursuit Across Contra Costa

Detectives arrested a Martinez man after recovering stolen property and tracking him to Walnut Creek.

Murder Charge Filed Against Man Suspected In Stabbing After Being Released For Burglary In East Bay

A man accused of targeting Orinda homes now faces a special-circumstance murder charge in Martinez.

1 Year After Esparto Fireworks Explosion Killed 7, Families Still Pursue Justice

For months, investigators worked to figure out how, in the words of prosecutors, a "decade-long conspiracy" was kept hidden in plain sight.

More Than $2.2 Million In Golf Balls And Other Stolen Goods Found In Anaheim Warehouse

"Recovered items included TaylorMade golf balls, Meta server switches, and other stolen merchandise," the release said.

Police Capture Suspect After Wrong-Way Escape, Crash, Manhunt

Police detained a suspect after a pursuit, crash, and manhunt.

Canvas' Parent Company Strikes Deal With Hackers To Delete Data Stolen From Educational Platform

The parent company of Canvas said in an online post that it "reached an agreement with the unauthorized actor involved in this incident."

Morning Jewelry Store Smash-In On Diablo Boulevard: Report

Early-morning burglars broke into a Mount Diablo Boulevard shop, shatter cases, and escape with jewelry.

Judge Halts Hatchet Murder Trial Over Competency

Proceedings in Martinez pause after judge ordered a mental evaluation for the defendant accused in the killing of a Lafayette man.

Moraga-Orinda Rescue 1 Foundation Seeks New Board Member

Local nonprofit invites residents to help guide decades-long mission supporting paramedic services in Moraga-Orinda.

Butte County Man Suspected Of Killing Lafayette Resident In Targeted Act

The DA's office identified the suspect as 35-year-old David Swank Prince.

Authorities ID Man Killed In Lafayette Stabbing

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing, police said.

Lafayette Exec Faces 33 Years In Massive Solar Scheme: DOJ

Executives from five Contra Costa County cities face sentences amounting to more than a quarter century in a solar fraud scheme.

4 Cities, 2 Banks, And 2 Men: Bank Robbery Manhunt Near Lafayette Schools Ends

Police pursued two suspects in a bank robbery, and an attempted second one, across Alamo and Danville, and finally Lafayette.

2 Arrested Following Attempted Lafayette Bank Robbery, Alamo Robbery

Police arrested two suspects in Lafayette following an attempted bank robbery on Tuesday and have linked them to another robbery in Alamo.

Update: Manhunt For Robbery Suspects Hiding Near Schools

A foot search in the area led officers to the two suspects near East Street and Brook Street.

Manhunt For Bank Robbery Suspects Near Lafayette Schools

Lafayette police shut down the area round two schools today during a search for two people suspected in a bank robbery.

Driver Lodges Car Into Downtown Building In Early Morning Crash

Police responding to the report of a crash found a vehicle lodged in a vacant building.

Teens Suspected In Kidnapping, Carjacking And Shooting Of Boy In County-Wide Spree: Police

Teens face serious charges, including suspected attempted homicide, kidnapping, and carjacking, after a spree ending in Orinda.

Consignment Customer Arrested At Lafayette Shop

A customer at a Lafayette consignment shop was arrested after returning twice with goods the shop owner suspected were stolen.

Three Arrested In Lafayette Early-Morning Traffic Stops

Three arrested after Lafayette traffic stops lead to suspected guns, drugs, and stolen mail.

Suit Alleging Rape At Orinda Party By Diddy, Odell Beckham Jr., And Comedian Tossed By Judge

A judge dismissed a case alleging an assault at a celebrity party in Orinda by Sean 'Diddy' Combs, an NFL player, and a comedian.

120 Scofflaw Drivers + 1 'Assault With A Deadly Weapon' Suspect In Police Traffic Sweep

Police find assault suspect and cite 120+ cell phone, stop sign, speeding scofflaws in Lafayette school zones, neighborhoods, and downtown.

Orinda 'Porch Pirate' Arrested: Police

Orinda police arrested a man suspected of stealing packages from a home's porch in Orinda.

Lafayette Woman Targeted By Identity Theft Suspect

A woman suspected of targeting a Lafayette resident with identity theft will face felony charges in Contra Costa County.

Candy Store Break-In Latest In Strikes On Lamorinda, Walnut Creek Businesses

Burglars smash their way into Lamorinda, Walnut businesses, taking safes and tills and frustrating owners and customers.

Police Look For Leads In Lafayette Business Break-Ins

The Lafayette Police Department is investigating two recent commercial burglaries. Money taken, no clues left.

Local Teen Flees Police On E-Moto: LPD

The incident comes on the heels of efforts in cities around Contra Costa to tighten rules of the road for electric vehicles.

Lafayette Teen Flees Police On E-Moto: LPD

The incident comes on the heels of efforts in cities around Contra Costa to tighten rules of the road for electric vehicles.

Lafayette Burglar Caught On Camera, Police Seek Help: Watch

Lafeyette Police and Crime Stoppers are looking for a man connected to a recent car break-in captured on video: watch.

Suspect Arrested In Highway 24 Shooting: Report

The shooting happened about 3:45 p.m. on the eastbound direction of the freeway, west of Old Tunnel Road.

Orinda To Get A Chance At An Insider Look Of Police Operations At Citizen Academy

Get ready to dive deep into the world of law enforcement during Orinda Police Citizens' Academy.

DUI Driver Hits Police Vehicle, Causing Fiery Chain-Reaction Crash: Authorities

The driver and two Lafayette officers were treated and released at a local hospital, police said.

Why You Might See Smoke Around Moraga Today

If you see or smell smoke, don't panic.

2 Arrested After Chase, Barricade During Burglary Probe: Contra Costa Sheriff

Detectives were investigating multiple vehicle burglaries out of Lafayette, which resulted in the arrests in Stockton, police said.

Here's Why You Smell Smoke, Orinda

“Residents in the area should consider closing exterior doors and windows to prevent smoke from entering their homes."

Orinda Neighborhood Paid For Its Own License Plate Reader Cameras To Deter Crime

"This is something that in this neighborhood we dealt with personally, not only myself but other people," Evan Dreyer said.

Lafayette Police Crack Serial Bay Area School Burglaries

Police and sheriff investigators from 5 departments served multiple search warrants in the case.

Vehicle Fire In Eastbound Bore Of Caldecott Tunnel Extinguished; Lanes Reopened

Eastbound lanes on Highway 24 at the Caldecott Tunnel were blocked for part of the Wednesday evening commute after a vehicle fire.

Robbers Pepper-Spray Customers, Employees At Lafayette Store: Police

It is the second such robbery reported this month in the Lamorinda area.

Jury Convicts Man Who Held East Bay Family Hostage In Home Invasion

"His conviction sends a strong message that violent crimes of this nature will not be tolerated in Contra Costa County."