CHP Chases Chihuahua; Mail Thefts; BB Gun Vandals: East Bay Police Log

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

Firefighters Extinguish Truck Fire on Highway 84 Monday

• The burning semi-truck was reported on Highway 84 near Livermore sometime before 10:30 p.m.

See CHP Pursue Wayward Chihuahua on San Francisco's Bay Bridge

• Someone tell this poor dog about BART!

Family of Man Fatally Shot by Pleasanton Police Last Summer Files Suit

• The lawsuit filed in Alameda County Superior Court seeks unspecified damages for the death of John Deming Jr.

Police Warn Residents of Pleasanton Mail Theft

• Police officials discourage leaving mail in the box overnight.

Take a Look at Alameda County Fire's Three New Engines

• The Pierce ArrowXT engines were shipped to Dublin from Appleton, Wisconsin.

Fire Reported at Santa Rita Jail Found to Be Smoldering Outlet

• One crew remained at the jail and the rest of the fire crews were canceled, a fire spokesperson said.

Oakland Man Identified As Murder Victim

• He is the city's 14th homicide victim of the year.

Fremont Police K-9 Is Second Dog To Die Recently

• A K-9 that served the Fremont Police Department died late last month, police said Friday.

Alameda Police Take More Guns Off Street

• This brings to four the number of firearms seized in the past few weeks.

3 People Injured By BB Gun Vandals

• Do you recognize the man or the 2 vehicles? Police are worried about the increasing violence by the suspects.

Woman Killed in Oakland Crash Sunday Evening

• She struck several vehicles and other fixed objects before coming to a rest.

Man Injured in Oakland Fire

• He was transported to Highland Hospital for treatment of his injuries.

Man Killed By Train in Hayward

• No one aboard the train was injured.

Watch: Union City Police Release Video

• Do you recognize the suspects in this video? Police say they burglarized cars earlyTuesday.

Sig Alert Canceled: Niles Canyon Reopens

• A crash in the canyon closed the road for about 2 hours.

Minor Injuries Reported in Rollover Crash

• The CHP blames the accident on distracted driving.

Alameda Police Recover Stolen Vehicle

• The vehicle was spotted at 3:30 in the morning.

Fremont Police Plan Crack Down on Distracted Driving Thursday

• It's one of two “zero tolerance days” this month as officers watch for distracted drivers.

Emergency Crews Close Downtown Streets

• Here's where to avoid in downtown.

Kitten Trapped in Wall Of San Leandro Home Rescued By Firefighters

• Meow-out! Some caring firefighters and their high-tech equipment produce a purrfect ending for this trapped kitten.

Another Berkeley Luring Attempt: Police

• Police say a man tried to lure two boys into a car as they walked home from school.

Car-to-Car Shooting in Oakland Monday Evening

• Police report that no one has reported any injuries.

Overnight Shooting Leaves 1 Injured

• Police are seeking three suspects.

PETA Offers Reward For Berkeley Marina Animal Killer

• Five animals were killed with a pellet gun last month.

Fremont Police Seek Bank Robber

• The suspected Bearded Bandit has been caught, but a new robber has struck in Fremont. He is described as Asian or Hispanic.

Robbery Suspect From Hayward May Be In East Bay: Police

• Police say the parolee is suspected in an armed robbery at a department storeTuesday.

Guilty Verdict in Cold Case Murder of Castro Valley Shop Manager

• The victim was scheduled to testify against the defendant in a grand theft case the day after he was killed in 2004.

Teen Charged as Adult in Oakland Murder

• Several witnesses identified Perrion Hamilton as the shooter.

Dad Who Bit Off Infant Son's Nose Sentenced to 22 Years

• A Solano County judge sentenced Joshua Lemar Cooper, 20, on Monday, for the March 2014 incident.

Richmond Man Dies in Antioch Solo Crash Into Tree: Police

• Antioch Police report that the 26-year-old was driving at a high rate of speed and lost control of the vehicle early Thursday morning.

K-9 Catches Reckless Driver After High Speed Chase Through Richmond Ends in Crash: Police

• Officials credit the canine for catching a suspect who allegedly drove more than 90 mph through city streets then took off running.

Drugs, Theft, Weapons, and Disturbances: Police Log

• Wondering why there were officers in your neighborhood? Here's Pinole Police Department's calls for service log March 26- April 1.

Walnut Creek Motorcycle Crash Shuts Down I-680 In Both Directions [UPDATED]

• The CHP reports that lanes are closed in north and southbound directions.

Tax Time Is Peak Season For IRS Phone Scam Incidents, Police Warn

• Pinole Police Department has tips on how to avoid being scammed, and what to do if someone calls you.

12-Year-Old Boy Allegedly Robbed at Gunpoint in El Cerrito BART Station

• The boy reported that a man held a gun to his back and took his wallet around 6 p.m. Friday in the El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station.

Man Allegedly Crashed Stolen Car, Evades Police, K9, and Helicopter

• Contra Costa Sheriff's officials report that the driver of a stolen car got away following a chase in El Sobrante Saturday night.