Crime & Safety

House Fire Injures Residents: Newark, East Bay Crime Log

Woman charged with string of armed robberies; illegal fireworks on the Bay Bridge; video of East Bay officer-involved-shooting released.

Drone footage shows Chavez exiting the apartment as police break his window and shoot at him.
Drone footage shows Chavez exiting the apartment as police break his window and shoot at him. (Pleasanton Police Department)

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

2 Injured In Walnut Creek House Fire

  • The fire was at a home on Youngs Court.

Lafayette Home Damaged By Weekend Fire

  • The residents were able to escape before firefighters arrived.

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Woman Charged With Armed Robbery: Police

  • Union City Police arrested the woman following an investigation of gas station robberies.

VIDEO: Illegal Fireworks Over Bay Bridge Bring Traffic To Standstill

  • It happened around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the westbound lanes heading into San Francisco.

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Police Seek Help From Residents With Home Security Cameras

  • An armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon happened last Wednesday, police say, and they are hoping for clues.

WATCH: Pleasanton PD Release Bodycam Footage Of Shooting

  • The PPD also released drone footage and 911 audio that led to officers fatally shooting domestic violence suspect Cody Chavez last week.

Fremont Police Captain Freddie H. Bobbitt Jr, Dead At 54

  • The police department announced Bobbitt's "unexpected" death on social media.

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