Crime & Safety
Phone Robbery; Fireworks Seized: Livermore, East Bay Police Log
A teacher is accused of lewd acts with a child, 11 arrested in prostitution sting and other police and fire stories from 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.
East Bay Teacher Accused Of Lewd Acts With Child
- Bail has been set for $1.2 million for the man, who advertised his services on babysitting sites and Facebook groups.
Coroner IDs Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On Altamont Pass Road
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- The deadly collision prompted a Sig-Alert early Wednesday morning.
11 Arrested In Prostitution Sting In Pleasanton
- Police said citizen complaints prompted the undercover operation at a local hotel.
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- The fireworks were being stored in Hayward, Walnut Creek, Oakland and elsewhere. 7 people have been arrested.
Duo Suspected Of Stealing Wallet, Using Card To Spend Thousands
- Do you know these two? Police are looking for them.
- The suspect fled the scene and remains at large.
Woman Wanted In Arson Attempt: Look At These Photos
- This happened at a preschool in one city, while another was seriously damaged in a 2nd city. The preschool operates in the East & South Bay.
- The fire was reported on Monday afternoon.
Lost Fox Terrier 'Rex' Reunited With Senior
- A police officer spotted him sitting in a parked car, after he was reported missing.
Berkeley Gunfight Under Investigation
- One man was shot. He was treated at a hospital and arrested.
El Cerrito Police Report Phone Scam
- Someone is posing as the police and demanding money for bail.
Newark Police Investigate Grab-N-Run Theft, Auto Burglaries
- The grab-n-run was reported at NewPark Mall.
- The robbery happened Thursday morning.
Photo Of Homicide Suspect's Vehicle Released
- The sheriff's office released the photo of a vehicle they believe is connected to a homicide on Friday.
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Trying To Kill OPD Officer
- The man attacked the officer after crashing his car near Golf Links Road.
Cause Of San Leandro House Fire Under Investigation
- The living room and rear of the house were damaged.
Richmond Shooting Victim Identified
- He died at a hospital Friday following the shooting.
Woman Convicted Of Killing Sister In Rodeo Kills Herself In Jail
- The sheriff's office says she was was found dead in her jail cell.
Walnut Creek Surgeon Dies While Kite Surfing Off Alameda
- He was pulled ashore by another kite surfer. Efforts to revive him were not successful.
Photo courtesy Pleasanton Police Department from 11 Arrested In Prostitution Sting In Pleasanton
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