Crime & Safety
Human Torso Found; Deadly Amtrak Collision; More Freeway Shootings: 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.
Human Torso Found on Rocks Near Bay Bridge
The discovery was made Wednesday, shortly after noon.
Amtrak Accident: Mother, 3-Year-Old Girl Killed in San Leandro Train Crossing Tragedy
This brings to 4 the number of people killed by Amtrak trains in the East Bay in the past week. The other 2 were pedestrians.
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28 Freeway Shootings, 5 Bay Area Mayors Demand Action
They’ve sent a letter to Gov. Jerry Brown seeking freeway and exit ramp cameras to catch suspects.
Marijuana Grow House Found in San Leandro
The discovery was made when firefighters put out a blaze at the home.
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Accused Alameda County Deputies Plead Not Guilty
Both of the deputies, who are out on bail, entered their pleas Thursday in a San Francisco courtroom. They're charged with beating a suspect
Former Hercules Cop Arrested
Ronald Vinson reached for his waistband where a gun was later found, according to police.
Guilty: Man Convicted of 2013 Murder
The victim was a 21-year-old woman.
Pedestrian Killed By Train Monday Identified
The victim was struck on tracks near Davis Street and Orchard Avenue.
Union City Bicyclist Critically Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash
The driver later turned herself in to Fremont Police.
One Injured in Latest East Bay Freeway Shooting
The victim was shot in the leg, according tot he CHP.
Castro Valley Man Sentenced to Prison
He pleaded no contest to shooting at two sheriff's deputies.
Woman Sentenced to Prison for Hercules Murder
Retired school teacher Susie Ko was stabbed to death in her own home. Her killer will spend decades behind bars.
Berkeley Police Warn About Cell Phone Thieves Seeking Good Deeds
Are you a kind person will to lend a helping had to someone in need? Watch out,warn Berkeley Police!
Investigators Pinpoint Cause of 4-Alarm Fire
The inferno destroyed a row of businesses near the Eastmont Town Center
Arrested: Stage Actor Accused in DUI Crash That Seriously Injured Research Scientist
The victim suffered internal bleeding, 20 fractured ribs, a smashed pelvis, two partially collapsed lungs and complex facial fractures.
Fremont Police Seeking Video of Attempted Burglary
If your surveillance systems caught the suspect(s), notify police.
Oakland Man Killed in Crash
The crash was reported Friday night.
Man Robbed on Campus Near East Asian Library
There were two suspects, including one who may have had a gun, according to police.
'Every 15 Minutes Livermore' Underway at Schools
The program challenges students to think about drinking and driving, and the impact of their decisions on family and friends.
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