Crime & Safety
4 Rescued From Burning Building: Newark, East Bay Crime News
A woman was caught drilling a hole in a gas tank; teen extorted over nude pictures; deadly crash; arrests for homicide, police chase.

EAST BAY, CA — Here are some of the public safety stories impacting the East Bay this week —
1 Dead, 4 Hurt In Weekend Crash
- The 3-vehicle wreck happened on Cherry Street near Mowry Avenue
4 People Rescued From Burning Apartment Building
- Firefighters from Alameda County Fire Department responded to the fire.
Newark Shooting, Police Chase: 1 Arrest, 1 Suspect Flees
- The fleeing suspects hit another vehicle, injuring the innocent driver.
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Union City Attempted Homicide Suspect Arrested
- The man was wanted for an assault that happened in March.
Woman Drills Hole In Gas Tank To Steal Gas: Police
- It happened in the middle of the night.
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Man Charged With Hate Crime For Fremont Fast Food Rant
- Cell phone video posted online showed the man making religious slurs and derogatory comments.
Suspect Arrested In Berkeley After Police Serve 'High Risk' Warrant
- One person was arrested after a high-risk search and arrest warrant related to gun violence was served on the unidentified suspect.
Homeless Encampment Fire In Fremont
- The fire was reported around 7 p.m. Monday.
Livermore Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Extorting Minor For Nude Pics
- Aidan Worley, 22, was arrested Aug. 19 on suspicion of coercing a minor to appear in pornographic images.
Teen Hospitalized, Student Arrested Following Shooting At Oakland School
- The child was transported to an area hospital and is in stable condition, according to authorities.
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