Crime & Safety

RV Crash; Teacher Arrest; Thefts: 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.

Coffee House Robbery Suspects Arrested In Contra Costa Co.

  • Sheriff’s office officials said two adults and two juveniles were arrested in connection with the brazen robbery.

Runaway RV Hits Pinole Home (Photos)

  • PSA: Set your emergency brake. Especially on a hill. Especially when your vehicle is heavy.

Sordid Details Emerge: Walnut Creek Teacher Arrested

  • The teacher was arrested by Martinez Police for alleged inappropriate conduct with a child under 10. Bail has been set at $16 million.

$25K Reward Offered In Blackhawk Burglaries

  • Police officials said the trio matches the description of suspects in several previous Blackhawk burglaries.

Woman Who Fell Down Trail Saved In Dramatic Air Rescue In Alamo

  • The California Highway Patrol hoisted the woman, who had fallen from a horse, into the helicopter. Video shows how they saved her.

Teen Suspected In Dublin High Assault Arrested

  • Police said the arrest was in connection with an alleged assault that occurred on Oct. 23.

Meet Pleasanton Police Department’s New K9 Officer

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  • The duo hit the streets of Pleasanton on October 30.

Cat Killed In San Lorenzo Apartment Fire

  • 4 residents were displaced by the fire.

San Leandro Fire Damages Apartment Building

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  • The fire broke out around 10 p.m. Sunday.

Alameda Police Arrest 4 Laptop Thieves

  • Police have worked hard to identify and capture thieves, including the release of surveillance photos.

Can You ID This Newark Robbery Suspect?

  • He's accused of robbing two people as they left a restaurant.

Unmasked Assailant: Can You Identify Her?

  • Berkeley Police released a masked photo of this attacker last week. Someone came forward with clear photos of her face.

Bike Thefts Reported At San Leandro BART Station

  • The thefts happened during the daytime.

Suspect Arrested At Castro Valley BART Station

  • Police arrested the local man on Monday.

Meet Berkeley's New Police Officer

  • Zachary Gordon graduated from the the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Academy and was promptly sworn-in as an officer.

Tri-City Police Sound Alarm On Auto Burglaries, Thefts

  • Crooks use free apps that search for Bluetooth signals to zero-in on laptops, tablets, or cellphones left in vehicle.

Newark Police Impound Vehicle From Sideshow

  • It happened over the weekend.

Woman Found Dead In Hercules Identified

  • She was found near Third Street and Sharon Avenue early Friday morning.

-Images via Pinole Police Department

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