Crime & Safety
App Tracks Stolen Vehicle: Newark, East Bay Crime News
Pedestrian dies in freeway crash; home sprayed with bullets; arrest in catalytic converter shooting; guns seized.

EAST BAY, CA — Here are some of the public safety stories impacting the East Bay this week —
App Tracks Stolen Vehicle, Recovered By Police
The vehicle's owner gave the police its location. One man was arrested, a gun was seized and other stolen property was recovered. Learn more about the app.
1 Dead In I-880 Crash
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Union City Home Sprayed With Bullets
No injuries were reported, police said.
Berkeley Arrest In Catalytic Converter Theft Shooting
Police used surveillance video to track the suspect to Oakland.
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Man In Wheelchair Died Of Injuries Suffered In Crash
Williams Evans was initially expected to survive his injuries, but later died at a hospital.
Fremont Police Seize Weapons, Drugs
Union City Police Seize Gun, Cash, Drugs
Police also arrested two suspects.
San Leandro Police Seize 28 Guns In October
Multiple East Bay police departments have announced gun seizures as a crackdown on violent crime is underway.
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