Crime & Safety
100 Windows Shot Out With BB Guns; Mail Theft; School Lockdowns: East Bay Police Log
A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents around Piedmont and across the East Bay.

The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the East Bay this week.
Stolen Vehicle Leads Police on a Chase Ending in Dublin
- A silver passenger vehicle with two suspects took San Ramon police on a 70-mph chase in the rain ending in Dublin.
Suspect Arrested For Castro Valley Hit-and-Run Involving Car Stolen from Livermore
- The man is accused of running down a 6-year-old boy as he walked to school with his grandmother.
Man Killed in Oakland Shooting
- The man was shot to death near Eighth and Campbell streets.
Man Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 84 Identified
- The Lathrop man was pronounced dead at the scene, CHP officials said.
Livermore Police Warn of Mail Theft From Community Boxes
- Police say suspects often steal mail to commit identity theft.
Broken Fire Hydrant Caused Road Closures
- No, there wasn't a geyser in downtown San Ramon Thursday morning.
Pinole PD: Four Car Collision Blocking San Pablo Ave., Use Alternate Route
- An accident has traffic backing up, use alternate routes.
Multiple Bay Area Burglarly Suspects Arrested in Danville
- Three suspects in two separate Danville related burglaries reportedly arrest.
Suspect Who Crashed Into Richmond House Identified- One Arrested, One at Large
- Officials say at least one home burglarized before a responding officer was involved in a pursuit- an 18-year old was arrested, one missing.
Car Thief Leads Reckless Chase From Petaluma Ends in Richmond City Streets
- Suspected Marin car thief lead a high-speed chase from the North Bay to East Bay.
Man Arrested For Trying to Use Fake $100 Bills in Hercules
- Police say he was in possession of multiple counterfeit bills.
Pleasanton Bank Robbed: Wells Fargo on Bernal Avenue
- The Wells Fargo Bank branch was robbed at 2:40 Thursday afternoon. Do you recognize the suspect?
Hercules Woman Loses Thousands in Identity Theft
- Police are investigating the loss of $5,000, fraudulent credit cards, and bank accounts.
CHP Searching For Shooter on the Highway Tuesday Evening
- A driver pulled up next to another car, pointed a gun and the woman and fired shots.
Danville Home Burglarized in Broad Daylight, Officers Searching for Two Suspects
- Police searching for suspects after burglarizing Danville home in broad daylight.
Caller Threatens to Shoot Police in San Francisco
- The suspect says if there are any more officer involved shootings, he'll start shooting police.
UPDATED: Injury Accident in Pinole Knocked Out Power Line, Avoid the Area
- Do you know what to do if live wires are on or around your vehicle?
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Dublin Man With Warrant, Concord Woman
- Officers stopped the ‘suspicious vehicle’ soon after a resident reported two suspects had knocked on the door early in the morning.
Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in Dublin Man's Murder
- The victim was gunned down during a robbery attempt last November, according to police.
San Leandro Marijuana Grower Arrested After He Calls Cops on Thieves
- Police say they found an illegal marijuana grow operation inside a home after the resident called them about alleged armed robbers.
Suspect Who Had Previously Bitten Worker Arrested
- Police say the CVS employee followed a shoplifting suspect until officers arrived.
Police Seek Suspect Who Targeted UC Berkeley Student
- The suspect got out of his car and began yelling at the victim, according to police. A person passing by took photos of the suspect's car.
Deputies Identify 2 Murder Suspects
- They're being sought for a December murder. Another suspect is already in custody.
Pair Arrested For Fraud in Fremont
- The pair, including a Tri-City man, allegedly tried to rent hotel rooms with a fake credit card. And there are more charges.
Shooting Leaves One Critically Injured
- The shooting happened Tuesday afternoon.
Hayward Police Seek Driver in Deadly Hit-and-Run
- The vehicle was a dark-colored Jeep Grand Cherokee that had significant front-end damage.
CHP Rallies Around Hero Officer Battling Cancer
- He was preparing to donate bone marrow to a child when his own cancer was found. The CHP has organized drives, including in the Tri-Valley.
U.S. Bank in Dublin Robbed by Bearded Bandit Tuesday
- Police say the suspected serial robber escaped with undisclosed amount of cash.
Fremont Home Burglarized As Residents Slept
- Police say the suspect broke into the home around 2 a.m. and fled when the wife awoke.
Union City Police Arrest Attempted Murder Suspect
- Police say the victim suffered life-threatening injuries.
Union City Man Arrested For Threatening to Blow Up Bank
- The suspect was found with a Molotov cocktail, according to police.
Update: 2 Critically Injured in Shooting Near Ashby BART Station
- The man and woman were taken to a hospital.
Berkeley Barbershop Killing: Jury Deciding Fate of Accused Killer
- 2 men were gunned down outside a barbershop in Berkeley. A jury is now deliberating whether Brandon Wallace let loose a hail of bullets.
Suspect in Tuesday Shooting Surrenders to Police
- The victim remains hospitalized in critical condition. Police don't believe the shooting was related to a double shooting this morning.
Man Convicted in San Leandro Shooting Now Charged With Murder
- Convicted of attempted murder just last month, Leonard C. Jones is now charged in an Oakland murder. He has 6 prior felony convictions.
More Than 100 Windows Shot Out With BB Guns
- Residents of 3 cities - San Leandro, Castro Valley, and San Lorenzo - have reported damage. Damage is estimated to top $100,000.
Armed Robbery Suspect Killed by Newark Police Identified
- Police say the man was killed by a single shot from the officer after the suspect pointed a gun at the cop.
Berkeley Police: Possible Attempted Kidnapping of Child
- The little girl was walking to elementary school Monday morning when the incident happened, she told police.
Judge Declares Mistrial in Double Murder Trial
- The jury deadlocked 8-4 following deliberations.
Man Shot to Death in Fruitvale District Near BART Station
- The victim was killed Thursday morning, according to police.
Oakland Murder Victim Identified
- The victim was shot to death near Prescott Elementary School Monday afternoon.
2012 Oakland Murder Solved, Police Report
- The suspect was already in custody for an unrelated crime, police say. The victim was a 16-year-old girl.
Senior Scam Stopper Seminar Planned in Newark
- The free seminar will be held next week. Check the location and time.
Lockdown At Livermore High School Lifted
- The precautionary shelter in place order was issued by the principal.
Granada High Shelter in Place Order Lifted
- The precautionary lockdown took effect about 8:30 a.m. Superintendent Kelly Bowers is on the Granada campus, along with police.
245,000 Gallons of Water Lost After Two Breaks in Dublin Water Lines
- That much water could fill about 15 swimming pools!
Tri-Valley Company Hit With $1 Million Fine
- A real estate development company violated the Endangered Species Act and a federal judge showed no mercy in handing down the sentence.
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