Crime & Safety

Teens Killed + Crash Fundraiser: Newark, East Bay Crime News

Police say they caught a catalytic converter thief in the act; one man arrested after more than 100 vehicles damaged in vandalism spree.

Car inside Trader Joe's in Castro Valley Sept. 15.
Car inside Trader Joe's in Castro Valley Sept. 15. (Alameda County Fire Department)

EAST BAY, CA — Here are some of the public safety stories impacting the East Bay this week —

Two Berkeley Teens Killed At North Oakland Birthday Party

A fundraiser on GoFundMe to help the family with funeral expenses identified the boys as Jayz and Angel, ages 17 and 15.

Airbnb Responds To Oakland Shooting That Left Two Berkeley Teens Dead

Company says that the party held on the property was "unauthorized."

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Packed, Emotion-Filled Vigil For Teen Brothers Gunned Down At Birthday Party At Oakland Airbnb

"There's a lot of pain, with my mom and my family and my friends," said a family member.

One Dead, 1 Arrested In Hayward Following Fatal Shooting

Zechariah Fisher, 24, of Hayward, was arrested for an early morning shooting near the 25000 block of Carlos Bee Boulevard Monday, Oct. 3.

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Catalytic Converter Thief Caught In Act: Alameda Police

A patrol officer came upon a half-sawn off catalytic converter and a man working under the car.

More Than 100 Vehicles Vandalized, Man Arrested

The damage included punctured tires and scratched paint.

Trader Joe's Crash Victims: Fundraiser Underway

A father and son shopping at the grocery store were hospitalized following the crash.

Man Charged After Allegedly Shooting At San Leandro Police

Carlos Onate was also charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Suspect Arrested In Connection With Berkeley Gunfire Incident

The suspect, a Berkeley man, was arrested for an April 7 shooting incident that took place on the 3100 block of San Pablo Avenue.

Meet Union City's New Police Officer

Jamal Hammad took his oath as a sworn police officer on Monday.

Fremont PD Awarded $97,000 Grant To Improve Roadway Safety

The grant program will run through September 2023.

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