Crime & Safety
Freeway Shooting + 'Hero' Guard: Newark, East Bay Crime News
Police and fire stories that made news in the East Bay this week.

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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