Suspicious Death + Machete Menacing: 9 Newark, East Bay Crimes

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

Suspicious Death Investigated In Alameda

• The man was found dead in a parking lot last week, police announced on Wednesday.

Union City Fatal Collision Closes Multiple Lanes Of I-880

• Three of the four lanes of northbound Interstate Highway 880 in Union City were closed early Sunday following a fatal collision.

2 Arrests In Union City Homicide

• Detectives traced the suspects to Chico.

Union City Man Faces Up To 40 Years For 7-Eleven Robberies

• A Union City man has pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery affecting interstate commerce, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

92 Pounds Of Fentanyl Seized In Alameda County

• Sheriff's officials said the drug was headed for Bay Area streets.

Wind-Whipped Brush Fire Near Lawrence Livermore National Lab Contained

• A 50-acre brush fire broke out near the lab late Wednesday night as the area battled gusts of up to 55 mph.

Machete-Wielding Man Arrested In Walnut Creek

• Police say he tried to rob a Target store using the machete.

Arrests In Alameda Assault, Attempted Robbery

• Police report that multiple armed robberies have been reported in recent days. They offer tips to avoid becoming a victim.

Fremont Police Arrest Mission Hills Burglary Suspect

• Police seized stolen property, cash, guns, and items consistent with drug sales.