Crime & Safety

Driver Extricated; School Threat: Livermore, East Bay Police Log

A former doctor was sentenced to prison, $2485 worth of stolen merchandise was found, and other police and fire stories across East Bay.

EAST BAY, CA – The following is a week's collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the East Bay.

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  • One of the two drivers involved remains hospitalized.

Cal High School Threat Traced To Europe, Police On Campus

  • Police said roughly a half-dozen officers are on the campus as a precautionary measure.

Cops Nab San Ramon Shoplifters With $2486 Worth Of Merchandise

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  • Police said the two Oakley residents were arrested on suspicion of possessing stolen property, conspiracy, and grand theft.

Arrested: Man Accused Of Stabbing Elderly Woman

  • The stabbing happened early Tuesday in Berkeley. The suspect fled to another East Bay community.

Former Lafayette Man Sentenced To Federal Prison

  • He also forfeited a $475,000 yacht bought with crooked money.

2 Police Officers Injured By Suspect, Police Report

  • The man "aggressively assaulted both officers" on Tuesday and was Tased when backup officers arrived, according to a spokeswoman.

Masked Men Attack Woman Near East Bay BART Station: Police

  • The attack happened in Lafayette. The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office reports that suspects have been detained.

3 Sexual Assault Attempts Reported At Popular Alameda Beach

  • Two of the attacks happened in the last few days, while the first was on Aug. 6.

Hayward Man Identified As Murder Victim

  • No one has been arrested for the crime.

Armed Felon Arrested Near Alameda School

  • Investigators believe that he's been molesting or annoying children near schools. They also suspect he's responsible for beach incidents.

Albany Man Sentenced To Federal Prison

  • He has also been ordered to pay full restitution to his victims.

Former Orinda Doctor Sentenced To Federal Prison

  • The Harvard-educated orthopedic surgeon also lost his medical license in the wake of sexual misconduct charges.

Man Arrested At Haas School Of Business At UC Berkeley

  • Police accuse him of two unprovoked batteries.

San Leandro Man Indicted In Alleged Kickback Scheme

  • He's one of six Bay Area medical professionals indicted in the alleged scheme.

Cold Case Murders: Man Sentenced To Life In Prison

  • The murders happened in 1987 and 1993. Both of the women were also raped.

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