Bearded Bank Robber Wanted For Hitting 15 Banks Throughout Northern California

The bearded bank robber has hit Rio Vista, Concord, Fremont, Lafayette, Pleasanton, Elk Give, and attempted Dixon.

Richmond Police Welcome Veteran Officer as Police Chief

Pinole Police Department sends their congratulations.

Hercules Teen Arrested at School on Suspicion of Carrying Knife

A fixed-blade hunting knife was allegedly found in the student's backpack, according to police officials.

UPDATE: Vacant Restaurant Fire Causes $75k in Damages

Pinole fire officials say release details of the fire inside the vacant Hometown Buffett and how adjacent stores were affected.

100 Windows Shot Out With BB Guns; Mail Theft; School Lockdowns: East Bay Police Log

A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents around Pinole, Hercules and across the East Bay.

Fire in Vacant Pinole Restaurant Friday Under Investigation

Pinole Police and Fire Departments responded to a structure fire inside the empty Hometown Buffett this morning.

Pinole PD: Four Car Collision Blocking San Pablo Ave., Use Alternate Route

An accident has traffic backing up, use alternate routes.

Pinole Boy Collecting Food for Needy, He Needs Your Help

Stop by the Pinole Police Department to support local Eagle Scout Joseph Ramos reach his goal of 20,000 pounds of non-perishable food.

Man Arrested For Trying to Use Fake $100 Bills in Hercules

Police say he was in possession of multiple counterfeit bills.

Hercules Woman Loses Thousands in Identity Theft

Police are investigating the loss of $5,000, fraudulent credit cards, and bank accounts.

CHP Searching For Shooter on I-80 Near Oakland

A driver pulled up next to another car, pointed a gun and the woman and shot out of his car. CHP need anyone with information to call.

UPDATED: Injury Accident in Pinole Knocked Out Power Line, Avoid the Area

Do you know what to do if live wires are on or around your vehicle? Pinole PD has a few reminders for drivers and updates on the accident.

Hercules Police: Ammo Surrender and Drugs Arrests

Hercules Police Department calls for service March 8-9, 2016.

Derailed Train; Arm Bone Found; Woman Crashes in Police Headquarters: East Bay Police Blotter

A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents around Pinole, Hercules and across the East Bay.

Pinole Police to Swear in New Canine, Officers and Sergeants

Pinole residents encouraged to attend to meet and greet!

Missing Hercules Teen Found

The 15-year-old girl that was dropped off at school yesterday and never came home has been found.

Apartment Fire Injures One, Displaces 36 in Rodeo Fire this Morning

Firefighters from the Rodeo-Hercules district were assisted by Pinole, Crockett, Moraga, El Cerrito, Richmond, and Contra Costa crews.

Hercules Police Make Arrest for Forgery and Identity Theft and More

Hercules Police Department traffic stop leads to arrests this afternoon, plus more for from the Commanders Watch Report.

Babysitter Arrested; Suicide Near Police Station; More Purse Robberies: East Bay Crime Blotter

A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents around Pinole, Hercules and across the East Bay.

Dirt Bike Rider Victim of Hit and Run by Vehicle Last Week

A dirt bike rider claims he was struck last week by a motorist who fled the scene near a high school in Hercules, sending him flying 30-feet

El Cerrito Police Need Help Identifying Hate Crime Suspect

UPDATE: El Cerrito Police to make presentation Wednesday on hate crime investigation, seeking information on the incident on Arlington Blvd.

Woman Arrested In Fatal I-80 Hit-And-Run Collision

Police say an alleged drunk driver struck a Martinez man standing near his broken-down Corolla on the side of eastbound I-80 near Pinole.

Sig-Alert Canceled on Eastbound I-80 After Early Morning Fatality

CHP officials say the victim may have been struck by a vehicle.

I-80 Shooting: Man Dies After Being Ejected from Vehicle

Investigators had closed westbound lanes of I-80 for the investigation.

East Bay Crime Blotter: 2 Missing Women Found Dead; Cal Berkeley Drugging, Sex Assault Reports; Minors Pegged To Major Crimes

A look at a few of this week's police and courtroom incidents around Pinole and Hercules and across the East Bay.

Two Boaters Rescued From San Pablo Bay After Boat Capsizes

Good Samaritans boating in the area pulled them from water as Coast Guard was enroute.

Torso Found In Fremont Marshlands Possibly Missing Peninsula Woman

The 57-year-old from Brisbane was reported missing Feb. 15. Her husband died after allegedly jumping Tuesday from the Bay Bridge.

Amtrak Train Hits Man In Berkeley

The victim was allegedly standing on tracks near Gilman Street.

Contra Costa Co. Substitute Teacher Pleads Not Guilty To Child Porn Charges

He also denied tossing a laptop allegedly containing pornographic images out a bedroom window of his Lafayette home during police search.

Fire Destroys Buddhist Temple, Spreads To Neighboring Homes, Cars, Sheds, Motorcycle, Boat

Sixteen individuals displaced. Investigators suspect 1,000 celebratory candles left burning overnight to blame.

'Person Of Interest' In Custody In Death Of Woman Missing From East Bay Party

The body of Stacey Aguilar was found in a rural area off Morrison Canyon Road in Fremont.

East Bay Crime Blotter: Fiery Crash; 3 Sex Assaults Near Park; Son Charged In Dad's Murder; Bay Bridge Scofflaw

A look at a few of the latest police and courtroom incidents in Pinole and Hercules and across the East Bay.

El Cerrito Man Arrested, Accused Of Striking Son With Car During Family Dispute

The incident occurred near the family's jewelry store. The son plans to move out of family home.

'Cop's Cop' From Contra Costa Co. Dies Working As Security Guard, Catching Shoplifter

Pittsburg police officer Donald “DP” Pearman was working at Macy’s when he saw a female shoplifter who had to be physically detained.

Despicable! Who Stole Crisis Center Truck In Contra Costa County?

Please share and be on the lookout for the white Ford pickup with license #7R61079.

Contra Costa Co. Couple Charged With Nine Area Robberies

The husband and wife were arrested on suspicion of robbery, attempted robbery and criminal threats.

Stolen Truck Recovered In Hercules

The truck was reported stolen from Home Depot lot.

East Bay Crime Blotter: Blood-Drenched Murder Suspect; Tacks Found at Dog Park; $400K Theft

A look back at a few of the latest police incidents in Pinole, Hercules and across the East Bay.

$1,000 Reward Offered For Person Who Scattered Thumb Tacks at Dog Park

Another $1,000 is being offered for the installation of security cameras.

Pinole Police Arrest 2 Young Teens For Breaking Into Home

Neither of the teens were from Pinole. They're accused of prowling through yards, breaking into a home and attempted burglary.