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Fatal House Fire; Chopper Crash: Pinole-Hercules, East Bay Crime Log

Fentanyl, heroin & $139K seized, DNA on shirt leads to robbery suspect, "kids" edibles and other police & fire news this week from East Bay.

Deputies seized 15 pounds of fentanyl, 2-plus pounds of heroin and $139,000 from four suspects arrested in a car in a West Oakland high school parking lot.
Deputies seized 15 pounds of fentanyl, 2-plus pounds of heroin and $139,000 from four suspects arrested in a car in a West Oakland high school parking lot. (Alameda County Sheriff's Office via Bay City News)

EAST BAY, CA — The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across the East Bay.

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  • The man, 75, was assaulted & robbed after leaving Newark bank in July 2020. DNA left on his shirt during attack results in arrest this week.

4 Parked At H.S. Arrested With Fentanyl, Heroin & $139K: ALCO Sheriff

  • The four suspects were in a car at a West Oakland high school when arrested Tuesday, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said.

Elderly Pair Killed In Alameda House Fire ID'd

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  • Rosalinda Reynado, 80, and Salvador Reynado, 85, perished from injuries sustained in the early Monday blaze, officials said.

Armed Driver Hits Woman, Yanks Her In Car, Pulled Over, Arrested: UCPD

  • The convoluted incident was unraveled by Union City police after initial report logged of a motorist hitting a pedestrian, officials said.

Crews Tackle Structure, Vegetation Fires In San Leandro

  • The blazes were put out with minimal spread, the Alameda County Fire Department said.

Contra Costa Sheriff's Office To Add 34 Positions

  • The new deputy and sergeant positions will increase patrols and services in underserved parts of the county.

2 Injured In Livermore Helicopter Crash

  • The crash happened at a PG&E training facility Wedneday morning.

Martinez Man Arrested In Fairfield Homicide

  • Fairfield police announced the arrest of a 51-year-old Martinez man in connection with a fatal shooting.

2 Arrested In Connection With Fatal Berkeley Shooting: Cops

  • One of the suspects was identified as, Linetta Head, a 73-year-old Berkeley woman, police said.

Tri-Valley Catalytic Converter Thief Arrested In Livermore: Police

  • Police say the man was pulled over on I-580 with multiple warrants out for his arrest and was driving with a suspended license for a DUI.

Edibles Marketed To Children Seized In Dublin: Police

  • Police say the marijuana edibles look like snack foods.

1 Wounded, 3 Weapons Seized After Shooting On 85th Avenue

  • The Oakland Police Department said its gunshot detection system alerted officers to the incident.

Man Shot, Killed On Grizzly Peak Boulevard In Oakland

  • The individual was found near the overlook area, officials said.

Mysterious Shooting At Sunvalley Mall Prompts Investigation

  • The shooting occurred late Saturday night.

8-Year-Old Walnut Creek Boy Found Safe

  • The youth was reported missing Thursday by the Walnut Creek Police Department.

Pinole Police Identify Suspect In Bowling Alley Shooting

  • Police asked anyone with information on Sirjantz Moliga's whereabouts to call the Pinole Police Department.

Garage Fire Catches Danville Home On Fire: VIDEO

  • Video shows the large fire reaching the second story of the home Monday morning.

Four Arrested, 13 Cited At Berkeley DUI Checkpoint: Cops

  • The checkpoint was held from 9 p.m. April 29 until 1:30 a.m. the next day at San Pablo Avenue near Cedar Street.

Alameda Police Arrest Suspect For 2021 Gunfire On Santa Clara Avenue

  • Alameda police collaborated with Oakland PD to identify the suspect, officials said.

Union City PD Names Officer Of The Year

  • Congratulations to Manny Leon, senior officer with the Union City Police Department!

Driver Plows Into Alameda County Sheriff's Patrol Vehicle

  • Police suspect alcohol was a factor when a driver ran a red light at high speed and crashed into an Alameda County Sheriff's patrol vehicle.

1 Dead, 4 Injured In Contra Costa Rollover Crash; DUI Suspected

  • The driver in the crash on state Highway 4 was arrested on suspicion of DUI and hospitalized with major injuries, the CHP said.

2nd Sideshow Car Impounded In Livermore

  • Police continue to send a message about cracking down on reckless driving.

Fremont PD Gifts Teddy Bears To Local Hospitals For Nurses' Week

  • The stuffed bears are made from actual Fremont Police Department uniforms.

'Seasonal Fire Danger Is Upon Us': Con Fire Returns To Full Response

  • "Forecasts are for above-normal significant wildland fire potential from May through August for the Bay Area."

Arrest Made In Organized Bay Area Retail Theft Ring: CHP

  • Over $700,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered from an East Bay home and a storage facility, the California Highway Patrol said.

Fremont PD To Be On The Lookout For Dangerous Drivers

  • During National Bicycle Safety Month, Fremont police will be conducting traffic safety operations to protect cyclists.

Teen Charged In I-580 Death Of Livermore Woman

  • An Oakley man has been charged with killing a 73-year-old woman following a crash in February in Livermore.

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