Crime & Safety

Deadly Officer Involved Shooting: Newark, East Bay Crime Log

Cold case murder solved; rollover crash sends victim to hospital; vehicle stolen with dog inside; bike crash victim ID'd.

The vehicle had to be stabilized before the victim could be rescued.
The vehicle had to be stabilized before the victim could be rescued. (Alameda County Fire Dept.)

EAST BAY, CA — Here are some of the stories making news this week from East Bay police logs —

Union City Woman's 1996 Death Solved

  • Her nude body was found dead in July 1996 in Sonoma County. Detectives now believe they know who killed her.

Fremont Woman Killed In Biking Accident

  • She reportedly biked 1500 miles in 2021.

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Pleasanton PD, Alameda Sheriff Investigate Police Shooting

  • Pleasanton police confirmed Thursday that they shot and killed a domestic violence suspect carrying a knife following a lengthy standoff.

Woman's Stolen Vehicle With Dog Inside Recovered

  • The vehicle was stolen in Alameda Tuesday and found in a neighboring city. "Boots" is OK and reunited with his owner.

Chemical Fire Extinguished, Shelter In Place Lifted

  • A shelter-in-place for nearby businesses was lifted about 5 hours after the fire was reported and the street was reopened.

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Mystery Patient ID'd By Daughter Who Rushes To Bedside: Report

  • For more than a week he lay unidentified in an East Bay hospital ICU. We now know he is a beloved father and grandfather, ID'd thru media.

1 Injured In Rollover Crash

  • Firefighters stabilized the vehicle before extracting the victim.

Accused Armed Robber Arrested: Police

  • The United States Marshals Service assisted police from two agencies in the arrest.

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