Inmate From Conta Costa Accused In Fatal State Prison Beating

Helder Almeida, 36, is suspected of attacking a 61-year-old fellow inmate at the Deuel Vocational Institution near Tracy.

Crews Battle Shoreline Fire In Crockett

The blaze broke out near Carquinez Scenic Drive and Regional Shoreline Park, according to Cal Fire.

Contra Costa Sheriff Criticized For Public Inmate Release Notices

That public notice, critics said, has allowed ICE officials to apprehend some people outside the jail upon their release.

Former Contra Costa County Clerk Pleads Not Guilty To Theft And Perjury Charges

“He’s not a young man, and he wants to live the rest of his life without the weight of this on his shoulders,” said Rains.

DA Files Charges In Gun Incident Near Black Lives Matter Mural

Prosecutors say a past conviction made it illegal for a Martinez man to have the gun he's accused of pointing at a bystander near the mural.

Crews Stop Martinez Brush Fire That Threatened Buildings

Crews stopped the forward progress of a fire that threatened numerous structures Sunday afternoon in Martinez.

2 Charged For Defacing Martinez Black Lives Matter Mural: DA

Two Martinez residents are charged with three misdemeanors, including a hate crime, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office says.

Man Yells 'All Lives Matter,' Waves Gun Near Martinez Mural: PD

The Martinez man is accused of pulling out a loaded .22-caliber handgun during an argument near the "Black Lives Matter" mural, police said.

White Supremacist Fliers Found In Martinez

Police are investigating two fliers found near downtown Martinez Saturday calling for "white pride" and using racial slurs.

4 Die As SUV Careens Off Carquinez Bridge

The car went off eastbound I-80 near the Pomona Street offramp in Crockett, the California Highway Patrol said.

Restaurant Manager's Body Recovered From Delta: Report

Umut Felik's body was found Sunday in the San Joaquin Delta River.

Search Of Delta Waters For Missing Boater Continues

A San Francisco man was boating with friends when he went swimming but did not resurface, the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office says.

CoCo Man Arrested For Arranging Sex With Teen, Police Say

A 40-year-old man was arrested after police impersonated a 14-year-old girl and enticed him into meeting at a Martinez park.

Martinez 'Xanax King' Charged With Producing Fake Drug

A Martinez man who dubbed himself "Xanax King" was charged with producing a fake version of the medication, federal prosecutors said.

Contra Costa County Gets $82K Public Safety Grant Amid Pandemic

Hard-hit local NorCal governments will receive a total of $7 million in federal grant funding to aid law enforcement and public safety.

Pedestrian Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver In Martinez: Police

Police are seeking the public's help in tracking down a driver who struck a pedestrian, then drove away.

Safest Cities In California 2020: Martinez Makes List Of Top 50

Four cities in Contra Costa County were ranked among the top 50 safest in the state on Safewise's list for 2020.

2 Residents, 4 Pets Displaced By Martinez House Fire

Fire crews arrived to see furniture that had caught fire and a blaze that had extended into the home's attic, according to Con Fire.

Paintball Attacks; C&H Sugar Fire: Martinez, East Bay Police Logs

Mormon missionary accused of child porn; woman charged for faking work injuries; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.

Mail Carrier Robbed; Check Fraud: Martinez, East Bay Police Logs

A police chief was fired "without cause"; a woman was sexually assaulted at a fitness gym; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.

Police Chief Asks For 1-Time 'Injection Of Capital': Martinez

The city's many new officers need vehicles, radios, firearms and other tools of the law-enforcement trade, police Chief Manjit Sappal says.

22 New Firefighters Graduate From Con Fire Academy

They will be deployed at the district's 26 fire stations, including in Martinez.

CHP Officer Charged; Hands-Free CPR: CoCo, East Bay Police Logs

Officer accused of sex with minor; Gang members charged in deaths of boys, 11 and 14; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.

Authorities ID Motorcyclist Killed In Hwy 4 Wrong-Way Crash

DUI is suspected in the crash involving a 2002 Volkswagen sedan, a 2015 Toyota sedan and a 2016 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, the CHP says.

Fake Tickets; Pilot Guilty: Martinez, East Bay Police Logs

Suspected drunk driver OK after crashing car twice; three arrested in car burglary spree; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.

Stolen-Car Chase Begins Near Martinez

One person was arrested and another was outstanding in the Contra Costa County chase that ended at Sunvalley Mall.

Carjackings; Teacher Arrest: Martinez, East Bay Police Logs

Man pulled from BART tracks; women steal three shopping carts full of groceries; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.

Vandal Cutting Wires To Traffic Signals Around Town: Pittsburg PD

The vandalism has mainly taken place late at night, according to police.

Fire Displaces 23; Officer Dragged: Martinez, East Bay Police Log

An attorney was sentenced for stalking; police stop mall thieves with spike strips; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.

Robber Shot, Killed; Fatal Crashes: Martinez, East Bay Police Log

Clerk shoots, kills robber; UPS aide accused in package theft; explosives near RR tracks; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.

East Bay Store Clerk Shoots, Kills Robbery Suspect, Cops Say

"Detectives say the man struck the clerk in the head with a gun during a robbery at the market. During the attack, the clerk shot the man."

Man Tries To Arrest Mayor Of Martinez, Bites Police Sergeant: MPD

Police booked the man into county jail on suspicion of battery on the mayor and officer, threats and a probation violation.

East Bay Trio Sentenced In Fraud Scheme, Must Pay Restitution

Each had a role in the sale of fraudulent financial documents through the company Success Bullion USA, federal prosecutors said.

Kettles Stolen; Officer Choked: Martinez, East Bay Police Logs

Cremation providers sued; human trafficking at massage parlors; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.

2 Bodies Found In Martinez Home In Apparent Murder-Suicide: Cops

A missing-person investigation led authorities to a residence in unincorporated Martinez, where a man and woman were found deceased.

Masked Protesters; Insanity Plea; Martinez, East Bay Police Logs

Suspects crash near police building; shooting reports false; protesters wear masks, robes; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.

Martinez, Vallejo Pair Accused In Orinda Halloween Shooting

The two men were booked into jail on suspicion of "charges related to the Orinda shooting," the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office says.

High-Speed Chase Ends With Injuries On Highway 4 Near Martinez

Westbound Highway 4 was closed following the pursuit that ended in a crash near Alhambra Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Hiker Finds Body In Remote Park Area: Contra Costa County Sheriff

The coroner's office took the body and is trying to determine the person's identity.

Halloween Safety Map: 41 Registered Sex Offenders In Martinez

Find out where the registered sex offenders are living in Martinez and nearby before the kids go out trick or treating.