Crime & Safety

Freeway Shooting + 'Hero' Guard: Newark, East Bay Crime News

Police and fire stories that made news in the East Bay this week.

Evidence photo from arrest.
Evidence photo from arrest. (Alameda Police Department)

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

7-Year-Old On Bicycle Hit, Killed, In Fremont

  • The crash happened Friday afternoon.

Fremont Police Standoff Ends With Man Hospitalized

  • The man told firefighters and police that he had a gun.

Crash, Shooting On I-580 In Oakland Leaves 2 Dead: Reports

  • Two people were reportedly killed and multiple others were wounded in a crash and shooting on Interstate 580 in Oakland.

"Hero" Security Guard Helps Recover Stolen Gun In Alameda

  • The gun was recovered early Sunday morning after it was brandished during a confrontation.

Man Charged In Robbery Of 75-Year-Old Fremont Resident

  • During the violent assault, the suspects robbed the victim of his cash, jewelry, and cellular phone.

Union City Apartment Blaze Doused by County Fire Dept.

  • Firefighters this morning responded to an apartment structure fire in Union City.

Jury Convicts Man In Oakland, Berkeley Crimes

  • The convicted man dropped his debit card during a robbery in Oakland, according to the District Attorney's Office.

Parking Enforcement Crackdown Planned In Alameda

  • The Public Works Department will start writing tickets. Here's what to expect.

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