Crime & Safety
70-Year-Old Woman Attacked; CHP Officer Awarded Medal of Valor; Bike Thieves Nabbed: 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.
Driver In Vineyard Avenue Crash Had Been Drinking In Livermore, Police Say
- The driver and her passenger have been hospitalized with serious injuries since the collision.
Two Hospitalized Following Sunday Night Crash in Pleasanton
- About 65 customers near Vineyard Avenue are still without power.
Crash on I-580 in Pleasanton Snarls Morning Commute
- Emergency crews are at the scene. Traffic was stacked up toward Livermore.
Cyclist Struck By Car While Participating in 'Cinderella Classic' Bike Ride Saturday
- The annual ride takes from Pleasanton to Livermore and Danville and then back again. The woman was hit near Arnold Road and Dublin Blvd.
Livermore Babysitter Accused of Smothering Baby Returns to Court in May
- Moriah Gonzales faces felony child abuse charges.
Theft of Work Vehicles on the Rise in Livermore, Police Say
- Can you guess what color vehicle thieves tend to prefer?
Missing Your iPhone? Livermore Police May Have It
- Do these faces look familiar?
Teen Duo from Richmond Arrested for Burglarizing in Pinole: Police
- Pinole Police officials credit a tip from a local resident for catching the suspects quickly.
Repeat ADA Lawsuit Filer Strikes San Ramon Business, 39 Others in Bay Area
- A well-known disability code violation attorney reportedly wants a $25,000 settlement for $300 in quick fix complaints.
DUI Suspect Arrested Following Injury Crash in Hercules
- Officials report the collision happened at Sycamore Avenue and Silver Maple DriveWednesday evening.
Couple in Believed Rodeo Murder-Suicide Identified
- Contra Costa officials have released information about the 28-year-old woman police believe was shot by her 30-year-old boyfriend.
Rodeo Murder-Suicide Details: Couple Believed to Be in a Relationship
- Contra Costa Police have released more details about a man and woman found shot in Rodeo Wednesday afternoon.
Parolee Wanted Following Dangerous Pursuit in Stolen Car Near Pinole: Police
- Officials described Bryan Hill, 42, of Richmond and Sacramento, as a bald man with brown eyes who stands at 6 foot 3 inches, 280 pounds.
Newark Police Chase Suspected Burglar Through Yards
- It started with a report of a possible burglary in progress.
CHP Officer Awarded Medal of Valor For Saving Life of Dangling Man
- Officer Peters struggled with a suicidal man who was dangling more than 70 feet over a roadway.
I-880 Back-Up: Suspects in Custody
- The interstate was shut down for some time as police searched for 3 robbery suspects who escaped on foot, police say.
Tender Hearted Alameda Police Officers
- First, they saved a dog. And then…
Union City Police Credit Alert Neighbor For Catching Car Thieves
- Police say the stolen car was packed with items stolen in Union City and Hayward burglaries.
70-Year-Old Woman Attacked: Berkeley Police Release Suspect Photos
- Do you recognize this man or the truck? Call police if you can find this suspect who attacked a 70-year-old woman.
Deputies Investigate Homicide in Castro Valley
- The victim was shot to death.
Man Killed in Castro Valley Parking Lot Identified
- The victim worked at a hip-hop production studio housed in the office complex on Lake Chabot Road. Medical offices fill the other units.
Hayward Man Arrested for Armed Robbery
- He's accused of leading police on a pursuit through several cities.
2 Alleged Bike Thieves Nabbed at BART Station
- An alert BART rider spotted the thieves in the act and notified the nearest BART employee, according to BART officials.
Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested in San Leandro
- He's accused of viciously beating a Chabot College student, even after the victim was unconscious.
Hayward Man Identified as Oakland Murder Victim
- He was one of three people killed in Oakland over the weekend.
Alameda Firefighters Douse House Fire
- No one was injured in the blaze Monday night.
Newark Man Sentenced to Jail For Crash That Killed Friend
- The 20-year-old had no prior record and was not under the influence the time of the crash.
Transient Caught in East Bay Tied to Dozens of Crimes: Prosecutors
- The 24-year-old already has two strikes against him.
Fremont Police Investigate Home Burglary
- The burglars struck in the area between Mission San Jose and Cameron Hills.
Woman Killed As She Cleaned Up After Birthday Party
- She was one of three homicide victims in Oakland Saturday.
Oakland Police Officer Charged in Alleged Drunken Assault
- The alleged assault took place at an Oakland Hills home in December.
Oakland Man Identified As Crash Victim
- He died just before midnight Friday on a 580 off-ramp.
3 People Shot to Death in Oakland
- The three were killed in separate incidents.
Amber Alert Toddler Found in Barn: UPDATED
- Jason Vargas, 2, was ABDUCTED in Monterey County Thursday at 6:45 a.m.
Big Rig Crash Prompts Sig-Alert On I-580 Near Livermore
- CHP officials say multiple crashes have been reported in the area.
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