Crime & Safety
Homeless Encampment Fires; CoCo Co. DA Resigns; Wendy’s Kitchen Fire: Piedmont, East Bay Police Log
A look at a few of this week's most interesting police, fire and courtroom incidents in 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.
Motorcyclist Killed In I-580 Crash Identified
- One rider was killed and another rider was injured during the collision in Livermore Saturday.
Woman Accused In Deadly San Ramon DUI Crash Back In Court This Week
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- Pleasanton resident Yarenit Liliana Malihan, 40, faces a maximum of 11 years in state prison if convicted on both charges, officials said.
Homeless Encampment Fire Threatened Livermore Homes: Fire Officials
- The Livermore Police Department was called to investigate due to the nature of the fire.
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- Pleasanton police say she is suspected of using stolen credit cards on a shopping spree at Walmart.
Livermore Wendy’s To Reopen After Kitchen Fire
- The fire prompted a full evacuation of the building.
Murder Charge Filed In Fatal Livermore DUI Crash, Police Say
- Police said Pleasanton resident Jennifer Barbero, 42, was arrested Thursday and faces a murder charge.
SEE: Tiny Deer Rescued By Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters
- The rescue was captured on video.
- Autopsies planned for Thursday on the 3 shooting victims and the gunman.
Motorcyclist Flies Off Connector Ramp, Lands On Road Below
- The crash happened in Walnut Creek Monday night.
Pedestrian Killed In Fremont Crosswalk
- Southbound Fremont Blvd was closed for several hours between Mowry and Capitol Ave.
Pedestrian Killed In Crosswalk Identified
- She was crossing Fremont Boulevard when she was hit.
Man Charged In San Leandro Church Shooting
- He is accused of shooting a statue at a San Leandro church last weekend.
- Police officers will also check driver's licenses.
Lamorinda Wildfire Contained At 5 Acres
- MOFD, Cal Fire and East Bay Regional Parks firefighters all attacked the blaze.
Two Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested In Hercules: Police
- The officers seized a stolen gun, according to police
Union City Barricade Suspect Faces Long List Of Charges
- The suspect followed his barricade with fresh charges at the hospital.
Walnut Creek Police Report Spike in Vehicle Burglaries
- For the second time this month, a warning about car break-ins.
- The truck was not carrying hazardous materials.
Comprehensive Effort To Help Homeless In Albany, Berkeley
- Case managers will focus on people who suffer from long-term homelessness, disabilities and metal health issues.
Contra Costa County District Attorney Mark Peterson Resigns
- Peterson reached a plea deal that allowed him to avoid prison, but forced his resignation.
OPD Officer Hit By Drunk Driver: Police
- The crash happened late Monday night.
Killer Sentenced For Gunning Down Laney College Student
- Corrin Ray was killed near Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, at about 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 5, 2013.
- No one was in the lot by the time fire crews arrived.
Brother Of Alameda County Sheriff's Office Employee Missing In Lake Tahoe
- A fund has been set up to buy or rent a drone to help in the search.
Photo courtesy Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters IAFF Local 1974 Instagram from SEE: Tiny Deer Rescued By Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters
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