Crime & Safety
Teacher Arrested for Alleged Sexual Misconduct; Firefighters Rescue 17 Dogs; Rec Center Destroyed: 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.
The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the East Bay this week.
Dramatic Rollover Crash Reminder to Slow Down in Rain: San Ramon Police
- California Highway Patrol officials share safe driving tips for wet weather.
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Will Honor Fallen Dublin Police Officer
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- The event pays homage to Officer John Monego, who was killed in the line of duty in 1998.
- School district officials believe they have identified the Danville student allegedly responsible for the graffiti.
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- The toys will be distributed to children and families in need from Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol and Dublin .
Castro Valley Homicide Investigated by Alameda County Sheriff's Office
- One person was shot dead in front of his own home
- The fire Thursday evening was in a six-unit apartment building.
Walnut Creek Man Suffers Heart Attack While Driving
- He crashed his vehicle and died at a hospital a short time later.
- The fire was in a two story home. Other dogs reportedly died in the blaze.
Car Slams Into Tree in San Leandro
- Three teens were in the car when it crashed Wednesday.
Fremont Burglary-in-Progress Results in Pursuit, Arrest
- The homeowner tailed the fleeing suspect, sending police a photo of the car and a description.
Fremont Teacher Arrested for Alleged Sexual Misconduct With Student
- The victim is a juvenile male. Police are asking the public for more information from potential witnesses.
Union City Triple Shooting Over Drugs: Police
- The shooting Monday night left one man dead and two other victims injured. Mugshots of the 3 suspects released.
- Two high schools were locked down as a precautionary measure.
- The woman was crossing Niles Boulevard when she was hit by a vehicle.
Barricaded Man in Union City Taken into Custody
- The situation ended peacefully seven hours after it started.
El Cerrito Police Warn of Nighttime Home Burglary Attempts
- Police give tips on how to respond if someone tries to break into your home.
One Resident Escapes Overnight Fire
- A blaring smoke detector woke up the homeowner.
- The victim had walked away following a fight, according to police.
Apparent Marijuana Grow House Discovered By Hercules Landlady
- The home sustained extensive damage including holes in the ceilings and black mold.
I-580 Reopens Following Shooting
- Traffic was backed up for miles, and cars stuck on the freeway near the shooting had to turn around and go down the on-ramps.
Murder Victim's Father: 'That Kid Was a Good Kid All Around'
- Two lifelong friend were shot and killed near the BART station on Monday. One had spoken out against gun violence.
3 Ordered to Stand Trial For 2015 Murder
- "All of them engaged in conduct and demonstrated malice aforethought by participating in a shootout that resulted in someone's death."
- The woman was killed last week.
Man Arrested, Accused of Sexually Assaulting 9-Year-Old BART Rider
- The family got off the BART train at the San Leandro Bay Fair BART station.
Man Murdered in Castro Valley Identified
- The victim was shot in front of his own home Monday evening.
Man Killed By Train in Albany Identified
- He was struck by a train last week.
Hayward Teen Identified as Crash Victim Thrown From I-880
- He was thrown from the highway onto a parking area below.
- Her minivan crashed into a tree off I-580 last week.
Gunmen Rob Man Near U.C. Berkeley
- The armed robbery took place over the holiday weekend.
Oakland Rec Center Destroyed By Flames
- It featured a kitchen for cooking classes, a computer lab and a dance studio. It was used for after-school programs and a summer camp.
Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation of San Leandro Store
- Nothing was found. The bomb threat disrupted holiday weekend shopping.
Photo courtesy SRPD from Dramatic Rollover Crash Reminder to Slow Down in Rain: San Ramon Police
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