Fatal Fires; Officer Injured: Pleasant Hill, East Bay Police Log

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.

Cars Destroyed In Garage Fire In Pleasant Hill

The fire broke out at about 8:30 p.m. Sunday, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.

U-Haul Driver Arrested After Standoff In Pleasant Hill: Police

Pleasant Hill police had advised the community to avoid the area of the standoff — the Crossroads Shopping Center and Monument Boulevard.

Pleasant Hill Cellphone Robbers Tracked Down In Concord: Police

Pleasant Hill police tracked the victim's phone using the device's location services and arrested the alleged robbers.

Cars vs Buildings; RIP K-9 Cop: Pleasant Hill, E. Bay Police Log

High schooler shot dead, fire displaces 10, grease traps trespasser, store workers threatened and other area police, fire and court news.

Pleasant Hill Police Activity Linked To CVS Robbery

Police from Benicia, Pleasant Hill and several other agencies swarmed the area in search of the suspects in a Benicia CVS pharmacy robbery.

Carjacking, Stabbing In Pleasant Hill Leaves 3 Injured: Police

The carjacking suspect, stabbing victim and a Pleasant Hill police officer all suffered injuries in the incident Monday, police say.

Murder On Video; Rocket Fire: Pleasant Hill, East Bay Police Log

Gun & ecstasy at traffic stop, purse robberies, sitter charged with molestation and other East Bay police, fire and court stories.

Suspected DUI Driver Injures 6 In 2 Crashes On Hwy 4: CHP

After allegedly driving off after critically injuring motorcyclist, the woman then struck sedan, sending 5 to hospitals, before her arrest.

'Gio' Avella From Pleasant Hill Located: Police

The at-risk 20-year-old was reported missing Tuesday.

Neighbors Restrain Naked Man Trying To Toss Woman Off Balcony

The frightening struggle near Bethel Island involved an infant, who was uninjured, officials said.

Leads Sought As 1-Year Mark Nears In Contra Costa Woman's Murder

Emily Courchesne's family offers $10K reward for info on person who killed her as she was house-sitting. "Please come forward," her mom begs

3 Cell Stores Robbed In Concord; Another Hit In Pleasant Hill

The perpetrators made off in minutes with thousands of dollars of merchandise from display stands, officials said.

Vehicle Fire On I-680 Near Pleasant Hill

Commuters should expect delays.

K-9 Officer Muzzy Passes Away In Pleasant Hill

The Belgian Malinois retired from the department in late 2014 after a career of apprehending suspects and finding missing folks.

County To Focus On Reducing Racial Disparity In Juvenile Justice

"We must increase options to positively and successfully divert young people away from the juvenile justice system," Contra Costa DA said.

Weapons Aplenty Seized By Contra Costa Deputies

An Oakley man was arrested after a search warrant served on his home turned up guns and ammo, officials said.

Water Main Break Causes Pleasant Hill Street Closure

This situation will last at least into Monday, when repair work is scheduled to begin, police said.

Mall Employees Carjacked By Masked Suspect With Fake Gun: Police

Pleasant Hill police say the suspect drove the stolen car to Bay Point, where he was arrested.

Shooting Suspect Arrested In East Bay For Parking Lot Gunfire

Police said the man, who allegedly shot multiple times at a car at a Palo Alto Safeway, was tracked to Contra Costa County.

Dog Shot, Killed As Deputies Pursue Mail-Theft Suspects

The Contra Costa County pursuit began in Byron and progressed to Oakley when a car crashed, officials said.

Police Investigate Suspicious Death In Pleasant Hill

Officers responded to the park at 1500 Taylor Blvd. shortly after 6 a.m.

Elderly Woman No Longer Missing From Pleasant Hill

Police now say 78-year-old Rose Marie Hiott, who suffers from schizophrenia, has been located.

Slow-Speed Backhoe Chase; Fires: Pleasant Hill, E. Bay Police Log

Fatal BART attacks, "Faux Badge Bandit" found dead, shooter trainings, blackmail scam and other police, fire stories from across East Bay.

Arrested In Pleasant Hill: BART Stabbing Suspect

3 people died in 3 days following attacks at BART stations. One of the attacks happened in Pleasant Hill.

Fireworks Danger; Homeless Attack: Pleasant Hill, E Bay Crime Log

K-9 cop stops museum vandals, fatal stabbing, bizarre crime spree, grass fires and other police and fire stories from across East Bay.

Student, 13, Threatened Mass Shooting On Last Day Of School: PD

Pleasant Hill police say several guns were found at the Martinez home of a Valley View Middle School student arrested for terrorist threats.

Pleasant Hill Woman Arrested For Trying To Snatch SF Infant

Good Samaritans intervened and stopped her from getting away with the 2-month-old baby.

Injured Heritage High Student Flown To Hospital

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.

WATCH: Hiker In Medical Distress Rescued By CoCo Helicopter Crew

The man was suffering chest pains and it was determined he needed immediate medical attention, Contra Costa County sheriff's officials said.

Acid-Attack Arrest; Hydrant Hit: Pleasant Hill, E. Bay Police Log

Fiery crash, 166 tickets written in 3 hours, gunfire misses baby, jury scam and other police and fire stories from across East Bay.

Deadly Pot Deal; 'Suspicious' Fire: Pleasant Hill, E. Bay Crime

An SUV split in half during a dramatic crash, murder suspect nabbed in Arizona and other police and fire stories from across East Bay.

Pleasant Hill Homicide Suspect Arrested After Arizona Pursuit

Police have made two arrests in Saturday's homicide. One suspect was arrested after a 120-mph pursuit on Interstate 40 in Arizona.

Man Fatally Shot In Marijuana-Related Robbery

Officers responded to a home in the 2100 block of Norse Drive around 11:14 p.m.

Plane Crash; Stoneridge Carjack: Pleasant Hill, E. Bay Police Log

Runaway molest-convicted pastor; pharmacy stick-up, Livermore Lab protest; ; chemical attack at UC Berkeley; car on house; bike flash mobs.

High-Speed Chase Ends In Pleasant Hill: CHP

One person was arrested in the pursuit that started on the Bay Bridge and extended into the East Bay.

Pleasant Hill Bank Robbery: Suspect Photo Released

A bank on Contra Costa Boulevard was robbed at about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to police.

Driver Killed In Fiery Pleasant Hill Crash ID'd As Martinez Man

The solo-vehicle crash into a tree is still under investigation, police say.

Crash Blocks Pleasant Hill Road

The crash occurred in the vicinity of Pleasant Hill Road and Mercury Way.

Pleasant Hill Appoints Police Chief

Newly appointed police Chief Bryan Hill has 26 years of experience, having also served the Antioch and Walnut Creek police departments.