Crime & Safety
Cold Case; Bar Damaged By Fire: East Bay Police Log
Police said two teens who died likely overdosed, a convicted bank robber was arrested and other East Bay police, fire, and court stories.

EAST BAY, CA – The following is a week's collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the East Bay.
Livermore Teens ID'd Following Unexpected Deaths
- A fund to pay for funeral expenses has been started for one of the families. Meanwhile, the community is expressing pain over the loss.
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- A DNA profile was created from evidence and a positive match was made with the suspect's DNA, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Paroled Bank Robber Accused Of Walnut Creek Robbery Attempt
- He is charged with robbing banks in San Francisco, San Bruno, and Berkeley, and an attempted robbery in Walnut Creek.
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- The suspect is just 19-years-old. The woman's name has been released by family.
Hercules Police Officer Shoots At Suspect
- The shooting happened during a foot chase. The suspect was not hit by the gunshot.
- Federal prosecutors arrested 4 Calif. men, who they say are part of a "militant white-supremacist organization." Also accused in Berkeley.
Notorious Gang Targeted In Oakland Police Operation
- The operation was carried out in three counties, with multiple arrests and gun seizures.
- The lawsuit claims the bishops' conference concealed sexual assaults and the offenders' identities, among many allegations.
Sheriff's Sergeant Faces Charges Over Recordings
- The felonies carry possible prison terms.
Berkeley Police Launch Automated System For Non-Emergency Calls
- The new system will not impact the 911 system.
Motorcyclist Killed In Sunol Crash Identified
- The crash happened near the CHP truck scales last week.
Fire Damages Livermore Home Tuesday Morning
- The fire department says the blaze caused up to $65,000 in damage.
Former Walnut Creek School Worker Faces 12 Molestation Charges
- A criminal complaint outlines the disturbing child molestation charges. The alleged abuse began when the child was less than 10 years old.
San Leandro Bar Damaged In Weekend Fire
- Popular Raider's Sports Bar Ricky's on Hesperian Boulevard was damaged.
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