Two people died in fires; a woman was robbed at an ATM; a serial arsonist was sentenced; and other East Bay police, fire and court news.
The fire broke out at about 8:30 p.m. Sunday, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
Pleasant Hill police had advised the community to avoid the area of the standoff — the Crossroads Shopping Center and Monument Boulevard.
Pleasant Hill police tracked the victim's phone using the device's location services and arrested the alleged robbers.
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Police from Benicia, Pleasant Hill and several other agencies swarmed the area in search of the suspects in a Benicia CVS pharmacy robbery.
The carjacking suspect, stabbing victim and a Pleasant Hill police officer all suffered injuries in the incident Monday, police say.
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After allegedly driving off after critically injuring motorcyclist, the woman then struck sedan, sending 5 to hospitals, before her arrest.
The at-risk 20-year-old was reported missing Tuesday.
The frightening struggle near Bethel Island involved an infant, who was uninjured, officials said.
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The perpetrators made off in minutes with thousands of dollars of merchandise from display stands, officials said.
Commuters should expect delays.
The Belgian Malinois retired from the department in late 2014 after a career of apprehending suspects and finding missing folks.
"We must increase options to positively and successfully divert young people away from the juvenile justice system," Contra Costa DA said.
An Oakley man was arrested after a search warrant served on his home turned up guns and ammo, officials said.
This situation will last at least into Monday, when repair work is scheduled to begin, police said.
Pleasant Hill police say the suspect drove the stolen car to Bay Point, where he was arrested.
Police said the man, who allegedly shot multiple times at a car at a Palo Alto Safeway, was tracked to Contra Costa County.
The Contra Costa County pursuit began in Byron and progressed to Oakley when a car crashed, officials said.
Officers responded to the park at 1500 Taylor Blvd. shortly after 6 a.m.
Police now say 78-year-old Rose Marie Hiott, who suffers from schizophrenia, has been located.
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3 people died in 3 days following attacks at BART stations. One of the attacks happened in Pleasant Hill.
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Pleasant Hill police say several guns were found at the Martinez home of a Valley View Middle School student arrested for terrorist threats.
Good Samaritans intervened and stopped her from getting away with the 2-month-old baby.
The student, a 15-year-old boy, was hit in the back of the head with a 12-pound shot put ball, fire officials said.
The man was suffering chest pains and it was determined he needed immediate medical attention, Contra Costa County sheriff's officials said.
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Police have made two arrests in Saturday's homicide. One suspect was arrested after a 120-mph pursuit on Interstate 40 in Arizona.
Officers responded to a home in the 2100 block of Norse Drive around 11:14 p.m.
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One person was arrested in the pursuit that started on the Bay Bridge and extended into the East Bay.
A bank on Contra Costa Boulevard was robbed at about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to police.
The solo-vehicle crash into a tree is still under investigation, police say.
The crash occurred in the vicinity of Pleasant Hill Road and Mercury Way.
Newly appointed police Chief Bryan Hill has 26 years of experience, having also served the Antioch and Walnut Creek police departments.