Crime & Safety
Pretend Nap In Stolen Car; Fire In Historic Winery; DUI Checkpoint: Piedmont, East Bay Police Log
A look at a few of this week's most interesting police, fire and courtroom incidents across the East Bay.
EAST BAY, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the East Bay this week.
Fire In Attic Of Historic Elliston Vineyards Breaks Out During Wedding Reception
- The building was built in late 1800s and is listed on the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Register of Historic Places.
Police ID Man Fatally Shot During Armed Confrontation In Livermore Mobile Home Park
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- Police said the four officers involved have been put on paid administrative leave during the investigation.
I-580 Crash Victim’s Family Looking For Witnesses
- The collision on eastbound I-580 was reported Thursday afternoon. The wreck totaled the bike, which had sentimental value.
3 Arrested Following I-580 Car Chase, Foot Pursuit, Pleasanton Police Say
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- A citizen called police to report the suspects, who were allegedly trying to burglarize cars in the Club Sport parking lot.
Man Pretending To Sleep In Stolen Car 1 Of 2 Arrested For Theft, Police Say
- Police said methamphetamine and Amazon boxes from addresses in Tri-Valley were discovered during a search of the car.
- Smoke from the blaze could be seen all over Tri-Valley.
1 Arrest, 4 Citations Issued During Livermore ABC Decoy Operation
- The goal of the enforcement operation is to eliminate violations from those selling and serving alcohol.
- The checkpoint will be held between 8 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Autopsy Scheduled For SF Woman Found Dead In Contra Costa Co. Tuesday
- The Contra Costa County is searching for anyone who may have information about her death.
Coroner IDs San Ramon Teen Killed In East Bay Crash
- There were no witnesses to the crash and investigators do not yet know why the vehicle left the roadway, according to CHP.
Jogger Critically Injured In Lamorinda Area Hit-And-Run
- Witnesses say that the motorcyclist who hit the victim didn't even slow down but sped off toward Berkeley.
Victim Of Deadly Crash On I-880 ID'd
- The crash happened in San Leandro, according to the CHP.
- Fremont Police are asking the public for information about the suspect, and they're seeking more possible victims.
Photos Of Attempted Sexual Assault Suspect: El Cerrito Police
- Police say this man grabbed a woman and tried to sexually assault her. Her screams alerted neighbors and scared him away.
UC Berkeley Dorm Sexual Assault Report: Police Investigating
- The two knew one another, as is the case in 90 percent of alleged campus sexual assaults.
Swastika, Hateful Messages Found In Alameda
- Police are investigating the incidents.
4 Car Burglaries Reported In Newark
- Newark Police offer tips to avoid being the next victim.
- She was walking on Prospect Street when the crime happened.
Car Flattened In Rollover Accident
- The crash happened in Hercules following a police pursuit.
Oakland Firefighters Douse House Fire
- The first report said it was a fire in a dryer.
Man Shot To Death In West Oakland Thursday
- It happened across the street from the city's main post office.
Photo Of Armed Robbery Suspect Released By Police
- Police say he threatened a worker with a gun when she confronted him.
- Two men were killed and a third injured in a shooting at an art gallery. Hundreds were there, and police want to hear from them.
2 Masked Men Attack Victim In Union City Park
- The victim was severely injured. It happened at Dry Creek Park at 2:30 in the morning, according to police.
Photo courtesy Alameda County fire Department Twitter from Fire In Attic Of Historic Elliston Vineyards Breaks Out During Wedding Reception
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