Man Pleads Guilty to Brothel Charges; Fire Near Wente Vineyard; Protest Shut Down Freeway: East Bay Police Log

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

Would-Be Identity Thief Sought in Livermore

• Do you know this person? Police are looking for him.

Police Seek Driver Who Sheared Off San Ramon Fire Hydrant

• Police say thousands of gallons of water were lost following the hit-and-run crash on Fourth of July.

Police Issue Warning Following Rash of Livermore Car Burglaries

• Police officials discourage leaving items visible in cars.

Woman Arrested in Connection with Hit-And-Run Crash That Seriously Injured Dublin Teen

• Dublin resident Nicole Wieland faces felony charges.

Livermore Brush Fire Contained, Sycamore Grove Park Remains Closed

• Fire officials say the blaze was sparked by a tractor working near the Livermore VA Hospital.

Livermore Police Explorers Bring Home Awards, Scholarship From Annual Competition

• The competition draws volunteer police explorers from all over California.

Union City Police Chief's Letter to Citizens

• "...we stay true to being efficient and professional in providing service to you, and we do so with an enormous sense of pride."

I-880 Open Following 'Black Lives Matter' Protest

• The protesters of police violence shut down the freeway overnight and vandalized business and government property.

Suspect Charged in Scuffle That Injured 4 Police Officers

• The suspect was on probation for a battery on a police officer conviction.

4 Berkeley Police Officers Injured in Scuffle With Armed Suspect

• The suspect has prior convictions for battery, vandalism, trespassing, receiving stolen property, theft and possession of burglary tools.

Fremont Burglary Suspect Arrested After Ramming Police Vehicle: Police

• The suspect, who lived in both Fremont and Hayward, allegedly tried to run over two police detectives and pedestrians.

7-Time Felon Arrested for Oakland Murder

• Police say his accomplice in the murder accidentally shot himself and later died.

23-Year-Old Driver Arrested For Alleged DUI in Fremont

• Police say the driver crashed into a light pole.

Hercules Driver Arrested for DUI After Shearing Off Hydrant: Police

• Police say when they caught the suspect he was changing his tire and his vehicle was covered in shrubbery and water.

Man Pleads Guilty to Pinole Brothel Charges

• He ran a ring of brothels in 10 Bay Area cities, including Pinole.

Oakland Double Homicide Suspect Commits Suicide: Police

• Police and U.S. Marshals were moving in on the suspect when they heard a single gunshot, according to police.

2 Alarm Fire Destroys Union City Business

• Firefighting ranks were stretched thin because of a 6 alarm fire in Emeryville.

6 Alarm Fire Levels Building Under Construction; Spreads to Townhomes

• The fire broke out overnight. The Red Cross is helping displaced residents

Hercules Man Accused of Murder For Weekend Attack

• The victim was a 69-year-old man who was beaten to death.

Oakland Hills Home Seriously Damaged By Fire

• The fire Monday evening was seen by residents across a wide stretch of the East Bay.

Photo courtesy Monica Graham