Crime & Safety
4 Deadly Crashes; ID A Suspect?: Newark, East Bay Police Log
A woman is shot in a vehicle; accused mail thief arrested; fire at regional park quickly halted; a jail inmate is found dead in his cell.

EAST BAY — A look at police and fire stories around the East Bay this week —
$50,000 Reward: Woman Shot Dead In Berkeley
- The woman was found Wednesday night in a vehicle in Berkeley.
Do You Know Me? Call Walnut Creek PD
- The Walnut Creek Police Department hopes the public can help with a suspect's identification.
Newark Arrest: Fremont Transient Accused Of Mail Theft
- Tuesday's arrest follows the arrest of 2 men in Fremont on Sunday, accused of mail theft and other crimes.
Missing Woman Born In Walnut Creek: Vigil
- The community will gather in the name of Sydney "Syd" West, who was reported missing weeks ago.
Inmate Dies In Possible Suicide At Richmond Jail
- The 42-year-old from Antioch was found in his cell with a bedsheet around his neck, Contra Costa County sheriff's deputies said.
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Victim Of Head-On Crash Airlifted To John Muir
- Both drivers suffered major injuries, according to the CHP.
Fire Near Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Park Burns 4.5 Acres
- No one was injured, and no structures were damaged.
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El Cerrito Police Chief Addresses ECPD's Emergency Responses
- "At the ECPD, we have a tradition of placing ourselves and other agencies under critical review, when we see good and bad outcomes."
Speeding Stop In Berkeley Ends In Drug Arrest Of Oakland Man
- Cocaine, heroin, cash and three digital scales were in the man's vehicle, police said.
Deadly Crashes
Fiery, Deadly Crash In Lamorinda: CHP
- The crash involved just one vehicle.
San Leandro Man Killed In Early Morning I-80 Solo Crash
- A 55-year-old San Leandro man died early Sunday morning when his truck rolled over several times in a solo crash.
Fremont Police Investigate Fatal Collision
- A man died after he was possibly struck by a vehicle in Fremont.
Motorcyclist Killed On Contra Costa Blvd. ID'd
- The 34-year-old collided with a vehicle over the weekend, officials said.
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