Crime & Safety
Plane Crash; Mall Carjacking: Piedmont, East Bay Police Log
Runaway molest-convicted pastor; pharmacy stick-up, Livermore Lab protest; ; chemical attack at UC Berkeley; car on house; bike flash mobs.

EAST BAY, CA – The following is this week's collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the East Bay.
Man Robbed, Carjacked At Stoneridge ATM
- The vehicle was recovered in Livermore, but the perpetrator is still at large.
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- "A revolver was located at the suspect's side with expended casings."
Unlawful Sexual Activity: Richmond Jail Guard Arrested
- The deputy has been released on $100,000 bail.
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- A CHP Lieutenant described it as "somewhat of a dramatic crash."
Suspect Sought For Thefts From Gym Lockers
- Anyone who can identify the man is asked to call Pleasanton police.
- The small aircraft involved ran off the runway with two on board, officials said.
Good Friday Protest Lawrence Livermore National Lab: 26 Detained
- The annual protest has happened on Good Friday for more than three decades.
- Almena is charged with 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter, one count for each person killed in the fire.
232 Tickets Issued In 1-Day Speed Crackdown On Hwy 84
- Sixteen officers worked Thursday's Isabel Road enforcement effort in Livermore area.
AlCo Fire Training Wraps In Tri-Valley: See Photos & Videos
- The recruit exercise was held Wednesday in an unincorporated area of Livermore.
Armed Man Holds Up Pharmacy, Demands Drugs
- Reportedly wearing a surgical mask during the Tuesday crime at CVS, a 33-year-old from the East Bay was arrested by Danville police.
Pastor Who Fled To Mexico During Molestation Trial Returns To US
- The East Bay minister was convicted of 23 counts of child molestation in 2017, but was out on bond and took off before trial concluded.
- The victim suffered chemical burns.
Bicycle Flash Mobs Causing Problems In San Leandro
- Police say they're a danger to drivers, pedestrians and the bicyclists themselves.
Homeless Berkeley Native Identified As Train Victim
- She attended Berkeley High School and Berkeley City College, according to her Facebook page.
Man Arrested For Fremont Drive-Thru Shooting
- Police say the man fired a hail of bullets at a car after getting into a dispute at a fast food restaurant drive-thru.
Recognize This Duo? Suspects Wanted For Car Theft & Fraud
- Anyone with information on the pair is asked to call Dublin police.
- The cars were towed Sunday night, accord to the Oakland Police Department.
3 Men Arrested for Berkeley Home Invasion Robbery
- One of the suspects is from Berkeley, while the others are from San Francisco and Martinez.
Standoff At Concord Home Ends In 3 Arrests: Police
- As law enforcement surrounded a home, nearby residents were asked to stay indoors.
CHP Investigating Shooting On Highway 4
- A car was struck multiple times by bullets, Contra Costa California Highway Patrol officials say.
Thief Arrested After Police Chase: SLPD
- If you had your tires or rims stolen on Thursday , call police.
- The suspects were arrested hours after abandoning a stolen vehicle that had purposefully rammed a patrol vehicle with an officer inside.
El Sobrante Crash Victim Identified
- The crash involved 4 vehicles.
Man Beaten, Stomped By Group Of Attackers In Berkeley
- Police found the blood-soaked man walking down Channing Way Friday night.
Vehicle Thefts Fall In California In 2017
- While the number of thefts declined, the CHP reports that a vehicle is stolen every 3 minutes in California.
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--Images: Top row from left: Speed Crackdown On Hwy 84 via Livermore PD; Former pastor Fernando David Maldonado, via Martinez PD. Middle row: Ghost Ship warehouse master tenant Derick Almena, via Alameda County Sheriff's Office; sideshow cars via Oakland Police Department. Bottom row: Credit: Alameda County Fire Department fire training; Theft and fraud suspects via Dublin Police Services.
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