Brutal Attack Near Elementary School; Police K9 Finds Stolen Property; Arson Suspect Arrested: East Bay Police Log

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

Downed Power Pole Caused by Hit-And-Run Driver: Livermore Police

• The downed pole knocked out the power to almost 500 Livermore residents.

Livermore Woman Arrested on Suspicion of DUI After Pleasanton Crash

• When officers arrived, they found the empty vehicle that had crashed into the pole.

Man Suspected in Danville Burglary Caught on Camera, Police Say

• Do you now this man? Police are looking for him.

Danville Man One of Four Arrested, Suspected in Brutal Attack at San Ramon Elementary School

• Police said the victim suffered serious injuries after he confronted several teens who were causing a disturbance at the school.

Terrifying Fire in Lund Ranch Extinguished Friday Night

• Fire officials are investigating the cause of the blaze.

Two Major Injury Collisions Prompt Traffic Detour, Road Closures in San Ramon

• Emergency crews are on scene at both crash sites. Life Flight is responding to the second collision.

Trick or Treat With Livermore Police

• Kids participating in the spooktacular event are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes.

Meet APD's Newest K9 Team

• Watch for Dexter and his human around town.

San Leandro Murder Victim Identified

• The victim was run down by a man apparently trying to steal pallets, according to police.

Hayward Murder Suspect Arrested in Washington

• 50-year-old Patricia Carpenter was found dead in her own home.

Newark Man Arrested on Suspicion of Auto Burglary

• Police say the victim got the suspect's license plate number

Union City Attempted Robbery Suspect Arrested

• He threatened to hurt a pharmacy clerk, according to police.

Pinole Police Dog Finds Stolen Property

• Police were searching for an expensive scooter that had been stolen from a store.

AlCo Firefighters Participate in Solemn Ceremony

• The honor guard traveled to Sacramento Saturday.

Lamorinda Crash Victim Identified

The victim was badly burned in the crash, which started a small fire.

Update: 2 Pedestrians Suffer Life-Threatening Injuries on Interstate Highway 680 in Walnut Creek

• They jumped over the center divider and ran into traffic, according to the CHP.

Paul Keith Chosen As New Police Chief

• The El Cerrito resident has been with the department for 15 years.

Two Alleged Sexual Assaults Reported at Berkeley Fraternities Over Weekend

• Both alleged events occurred off-campus.

Oakland Man Arrested Following Stabbing

• The 55-year-old suspect has been booked into jail.

OPD Officer Arrested

• The arrest is not related to a sexual misconduct scandal involving a teenage girl.

Suspect Charged With First Degree Murder

• The suspect is charged with running down 54-year-old Takeshi Watanabe of San Leandro, at a warehouse on Monday.

2 Men Shot in Oakland

• The men were shot early Wednesday morning.

Alameda Man Killed in Crash

• He was thrown off a freeway on-ramp that's 75 feet or 80 feet in the air

2 Arrested For Berkeley Strong-Arm Robbery: Police

• The victim was walking downtown when she was robbed.

16 Tri-City Fires: Arson Suspect Arrested

• A K-9 trailing dog and surveillance video helped crack the case.

One Victim Seriously Burned in Lamorinda Vehicle and Grass Fire

• The person was airlifted to the hospital with serious burns. A firefighter was also injured.

Gang Member Sentenced to More Than a Decade in Prison

• Prostitution, robbery, a high speed chase.

Suspect Pleads Not Guilty to Murder

• The victim was shot to death earlier this year.

4 Wounded in Weekend Shootings in Oakland

• The shootings were at three different locations.

Oakland Homicide Victim Identified

• He was gunned down Friday night, according to police.

Man Shot, Critically Injured In Berkeley Saturday Night

• The shooting happened at Dana and Haste streets.

Stolen Vehicle Crashes Into Store: Fire Official

• Two people were trapped inside the store.

Photo courtesy Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department from Terrifying Fire in Lund Ranch Extinguished Friday Night