Brothel Bust; Man Spray-Painted Gold Arrested; Suspected 'Bearded Bandit' in Custody: East Bay Police Log

The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the East Bay this week.

Dublin Brothel Bust: Two Arrested on Suspicion of Pimping, Pandering

• Officers say they found five female victims of the pimping and pandering operation at various locations during the service of the warrants.

'Bearded Bandit' Suspect Arrested in East Bay, Caught Shaving

• Officials report the serial bank robber was caught after he was spotted shaving his infamous beard.

Man Spray-Painted in Gold Arrested On Suspicion of DUI, Hit-And-Run

• Damaj Cook, 21, who told officers that he was on his way to a photo shoot, was covered in the paint when officers arrested him.

Phone Scam Warning: PG&E Customers Targeted, Company Says

• Anyone who thinks they may be a victim of this scam should contact their local law enforcement agency immediately.

Duo Suspected of Stealing $2,876 Worth of Merchandise at SF Premium Outlets: Police

• Do you know these people? Police are looking for them.

Leaving Idling Cars Unattended is Illegal and Can Lead to Theft, Police Say

• Police officials said two cars left unattended and running were recently stolen in Livermore.

Man Shot, Killed During Bloody Weekend Identified

• Oakland Police officials did not provide any descriptions of the suspects in this weekend's shootings.

Wayward Sea Lion Found in Fremont Yard

• The California sea lion found trying to cross Osgood Road was miles away from the Bay.

Brussels Terrorist Attacks: California Officials React

• “California stands with the people of Belgium on this difficult day,” said Gov. Brown.

Man Spray-Painted in Gold Arrested On Suspicion of DUI, Hit-And-Run

• Damaj Cook, 21, who told officers that he was on his way to a photo shoot, was covered in the paint when officers arrested him.

Woman Suspected of Swiping Boyfriend's License Plates to Avoid DMV Fees

• Police said the boyfriend reported the plates as stolen, but didn't know that his girlfriend was the culprit.

Unoccupied Home Significantly Damaged in San Ramon Fire

• It has been abandoned for years and may have been slated for future development.

Sexual Predator Released as Transient in Contra Costa County

• Police warn, a man with a history of sexual violence toward minors was released Monday, listed under transient status.

Suspect Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Two Men This Morning

• The suspect, Tristan Chaix, 33, suffered a laceration and was treated at a local hospital before being into the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin.

Man Charged for Fatal Shooting During Attempted Robbery

• Justin Lewis, 22, is charged with murder and the special circumstance of committing a murder during the course of a robbery.

Richmond Sex Offender With Five Children in Car Arrested

• Police say the parolee was combative and tried to resist arrest.

Contra Costa Woman Pepper Sprayed and Car Jacked Near BART

• Contra Costa Sheriffs report two suspects pepper sprayed her before stealing her car.

Man's Body Found In Bay Point By Dive Team

• A man's body has been recovered Thursday afternoon in unincorporated Bay Point by a dive team with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office.

Pyzano's Pizzeria Pocketed Dough; Owner Headed to Prison

• The US Attorney reports that Frank Eugene Gemignani, III failed to pay taxes. He owes big bucks in restitution.

Holy Guacamole! Taco Truck Overturns on Mission Boulevard

• The driver was injured when the truck flipped completely on its roof. See the dramatic photo.

Alameda County Deputies Beating Case: Documents Leaked Online

• The incident began in San Leandro last November. It’s still not resolved.

GUILTY: Jury Convicts Man in Berkeley Barbershop Shootings

• One man was killed and another seriously wounded in the 2010 shootings outside a Berkeley barbershop. The killer faces a long sentence.