Crime & Safety
Bus Crash; Motel 6 Shooting: Pleasant Hill, East Bay Police Logs
Trio robs, assaults man; police evacuate residents from fire; man shot at waterpark; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.

PLEASANT HILL, CA — The following is a week's collection of police, courtroom and fire stories from Pleasant Hill and elsewhere in Contra Costa County and the East Bay.
Man Shot Outside Concord Waterpark, Police Search For Suspect
- Concord police said a shooting in the parking lot of Six Flags Hurricane Harbor left a man with multiple gunshot wounds.
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- Another five people were treated at the scene by paramedics.
Man Accused In Sex Abuse Of Girl Arrested By Walnut Creek PD: DA
- Paul Fielder, 60, is accused of sexually abusing a girl under 14 for over four years. His bail amount is currently set at $3.2 million.
2 Suspects Sought In Fatal Motel 6 Shooting In Concord: Police
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- Concord police said the two suspects are considered armed and dangerous. Police are asking anyone who knows their whereabouts to call 911.
Judge Reduces $80M Monsanto Award To $25M For Bay Area Man
- A federal judge said a prior U.S. Supreme Court decision required him to reduce the jury's award in the case involving Roundup weed killer.
Sexual Assault Alleged At 4 California Massage Envy Locations
- "It's unconscionable such brazen client abuse would take place in just one Massage Envy franchise — let alone multiple locations across CA."
Livermore Mayoral Candidate Accused Of Threats: Updated Details
- More information is expected to come out next week at Joshua Laine's preliminary hearing, scheduled for Tuesday morning.
Blackhawk Temblors Test 'ShakeAlert' Earthquake Warning System
- The system was established in Los Angeles County with the goal of alerting the public in case of shocks with a magnitude greater than 5.
Emmanuel Moseby Identified As Teen Shot To Death In Livermore
- The killer of 16-year-old Emmanuel Moseby is still being sought.
Truck Driver Dies In I-80 Crash In Contra Costa County
- Authorities said the Dixon man was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash near Richmond and San Pablo.
Grass Fire At Hwy 4, I-680 Spreads To Pacheco Storage Facility
- "These are very high fire danger times and it's going to be worse between now and October."
Settlement Will Allow Some Housing At Pine Meadows Golf Course
- "With this settlement, we hope to put those disagreements behind us and move forward for the betterment of the city and all its citizens."
Buildings Spared In Martinez-Area Fire That Damaged 5 Vehicles
- Firefighters had the blaze out quickly enough that it didn't spread to nearby automotive-business buildings.
Trio Robs, Assaults Man In Pleasant Hill, Police Say
- Officers found a 36-year-old man suffering from injuries at the scene. He was transported to a hospital.
Police Help Residents Evacuate Martinez Apartment Fire
- One person was injured in the early-morning fire that reportedly broke out on a balcony of the three-story apartment building.
Mom Accused Of DUI With Daughter, 7, In Car: Police
- Hercules police arrested the woman following a crash.
- He was a flight instructor giving a lesson at the time of the crash.
Body Cam Video Of Deadly Police Shooting Released: San Leandro
- A man who threatened to kill police officers, according to a 911 call, was shot one time by an
Police Chief Promises Transparency In Fatal Officer Shooting
- At least 100 people attended Tuesday's Walnut Creek City Council meeting, seeking answers about the shooting.
Arson Fire Destroys Alameda Playground
- A fire early Saturday burned the Woodstock Park Play Structure. It was the second fire in the park overnight.
Homeless Man Accused Of Arson Arrested By Fremont Police
- He is also accused of inflicting physical injury, criminal threats, and probation violation.
Vehicle Crashes Into Moraga CVS Saturday
- Four people inside the store were injured.
- "No ruling has been made about what John's mental state was at the time of the alleged offense. That is a separate, distinct question."
Alameda Hospital: Shooting Victim Seeks Treatment
- No arrests have been announced in the case.
Man Sentenced For Albany Killing
- A Berkeley woman present during the shooting was not charged. The suspect ran toward El Cerrito following the shooting.
4 Sentenced For CoCo Insurance Fraud
- The claims totaled more than $100,000.
Cops Return Stolen Bike To Owner: Piedmont
- Automatic license plate readers alerted police to a stolen vehicle with the bike inside.
- Ten police officers were injured after he had a boy throw an explosive device at them during a protest.
Suspect Wanted In Killing: Livermore Police Release More Photos
- Detectives are still working to track down Jorge Luis Tellez, who is wanted in the July 8 shooting of LHS student Emmanuel Moseby.
Child Pornography Investigation Targets Dublin Swim Instructor
- Two separate investigations into James Happ, 18, continue by Dublin police and the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office.
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