East Bay Crime Blotter: Blood-Drenched Murder Suspect; Tacks Found at Dog Park; $400K Theft

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

Covered in Blood, Murder Suspect Answers Door For Police

San Leandro officers went to a residence after a neighbor heard a man calling for help.

No Criminal Charges Filed Against Driver in Fatal Livermore Gym Crash

Officials believe the 80-year-old driver was attempting to park her car at the LifeStyleRx health club at the time of the tragic crash.

Attorney Who Killed Bicyclist Placed on Felony Probation for Failing Drug Test

Judge Michael Gaffey said, “This was a plea bargain between the court and Mr. Smith and he has not abided by it.”

Shooting on Westbound I-80 Closed All Lanes, Investigation Pending

An uninvolved third party was stopped on the right shoulder of I-80 at the same location of the incident and was struck by at least shot.

Police Seeking Man for Alleged Domestic Battery

Police said the suspect kicked in the door and forcibly removed the victim’s cellphone as she was attempting to call 911.

WANTED: Two Suspected Thieves Who Smell Very Nice

Thousands of dollars worth of fragrance products were stolen from a store on Pacific Commons Boulevard.

Firefighters Extricate Two in Two-Car Crash

One person in each vehicle was extricated and both were taken to a hospital with injuries, according to fire officials.

Four Burglary Suspects Arrested Following Pursuit

Police credit an alert victim for calling to report the suspicious activity that lead to their arrest.

Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on I-880 Identified

The Brentwood man died from his injuries at the scene, CHP officials said.

Trackway Reopens After Amtrak Train Strikes, Kills Man

Officials said the man was apparently trying to cross over the tracks when he was struck by the train.

Man Convicted of Attempted Manslaughter for Berkeley Attack

Jurors will return to court on Wednesday for the sanity phase of Duane Nailor’s trial.

Man Shot, Killed Sunday Morning Identified as Hayward Man

The fatal shooting occurred in Oakland’s Laurel District on Sunday morning

Juvenile Suspect in Shooting Last Month Arrested

The suspect, whose identity is not being released, was arrested and booked into Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall on $2,120,000 bail.

Fremont Woman on Afternoon Neighborhood Walk Robbed

The victim struggled with the robber before he got away with her jewelry.

Newark Teen on Electric Motorcycle Injured in Crash

The girl was transported to a trauma center.

Suspected Arson Hits Fremont Baseball Field

This is the second incident at the same field.

Super Bowl Prostitution Crackdown Included 2 Underage Teens

More than 20 potential human trafficking victims were put in touch with social workers.

Man Taken to Hospital with Gunshot Wounds

The victim suffered at least one gunshot wound.

Officers Pursue Car That Struck Civilian, Police Cars

Officials said police terminated their pursuit for public safety reasons and the vehicle fled out of Oakland.

At Least 200 Tacks Found Strewn Throughout Dog Park

The tacks have apparently been reported at the park on at least one other occasion.

Man Struck, Killed by Amtrak Train Identified

Railroad officials said the victim apparently was trying to cross over the tracks when he was struck by the train.

Man With Mental Health Issues Breaks Into, Vandalizes Post Office

Officers found the front glass doors of the post office shattered, with more windows being broken by a man wielding a large stick.

Police Investigate Armed Robbery of Tri-City Sandwich Shop

Police say two masked men entered the shop wielding a gun and knife and robbed employees of cash.

Alameda Police Release Photos of Commercial Burglary Suspects

Do you know these suspects? Police are looking for them.

Off-Duty Richmond Police Officer Fatally Shot at Home

Vallejo police this morning cordoned off Narragansett Court in the Glen Cove neighborhood where the shooting occurred.

Former Lawrence Hall of Science Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $400K

The 44-year-old Pinole resident pleaded guilty Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Oakland to five counts of theft.

Off-Duty Cop ‘Senselessly’ Killed In His Vallejo Home By His Grandson’s Dad: Officials

Officer Augustine “Gus” Vegas, 58, was a 15-year member of the Richmond Police Department.

Police ID Suspect in Pursuit From Oakland to Berkeley

The Berkeley man is being held at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin in lieu of $281,305 bail.

Pursuit Suspect’s Gun Still Missing

Police are asking residents to be on the lookout for the missing weapon.

Police Warn Pleasanton Students, Parents About Assassin Game

Student face severe disciplinary action from the school district if they’re caught playing the game.

Union City Man Arrested for Burglary

An alert neighbor phoned police when they observed suspicious behavior.

Pinole Police Arrest 2 Young Teens For Breaking Into Home

Neither of the teens were from Pinole. They’re accused of prowling through yards, breaking into a home and attempted burglary.

$1,000 Reward Offered For Person Who Scattered Thumb Tacks at Dog Park

Another $1,000 is being offered for the installation of security cameras.