Crime & Safety

Homicide + Deadly Fiery Crash: 6 Newark, East Bay Crimes

A man seen running with a gun was arrested in a Montessori school parking lot; police nab an attempted bank robbery suspect.

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

Hayward Homicide: Accused Man Arrested

  • A man's body was found in a remote area Wednesday. The man accused of killing him was taken into custody a short time later.

Man Arrested In Parking Lot of Walnut Creek Preschool

  • The search for a man seen running with a gun ended in arrest Thursday morning.

Teen Accused In Street Robbery Arrested

  • Two juveniles are believed to have pulled off the heist, with one pointing a gun at the victims.

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Attempted Bank Robbery In Union City

  • Police have arrested one suspect.

2 Fremont Businesses Damaged By Fire

  • A third unoccupied restaurant space was also damaged.

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Fiery Fatal Crash On I-680

  • One lane of traffic was closed for about 3 hours.

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