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.

Gun seized by Fremont Police.
Gun seized by Fremont Police. (Fremont Police Department)

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

The crash happened in the northbound lanes.

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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

The arrest began as a vehicle code traffic stop.

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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