Crime & Safety

Motorcyclist Killed; Starbucks Smash-And-Grab; Car Hits Building: Pleasanton, East Bay Police Log

A look at a few of this week's most interesting police, fire and courtroom incidents in Pleasanton and across the East Bay.

The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the East Bay this week.

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  • The uplifting act of kindness made the little boy’s birthday absolutely unforgettable, and it was all caught on camera.

Talk To Your Kids About Guns, Grieving Father Pleads

  • Griffin Dix's son went over to his best friend's house. He never returned.

Smash-And-Grab Reported At Newark Starbucks

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  • The victim was only gone from their car for 10 minutes.

Urban Shield Protesters Take Over Berkeley City Council Meeting

  • The demonstrators were against Berkeley participation in Urban Shield.

Alameda Driver Crashes Dump Truck Into San Bruno Senior Center, Caught With Meth: Police

  • San Bruno police say the man drove a commercial dump truck right into the building, causing major damage.

Moraga Grass Fire Out: Blaze Near Campolindo High School Threatened Homes

  • Some nearby residents evacuated as a precaution.

One Injured In Hercules Crash

  • A vehicle was wrapped around a tree in the crash.

Dragon Boat Needs Air Rescue From Coast Guard

  • The boat with 16 rowers aboard ran aground off Alameda.

Man Shot In Alameda, Police Report

  • The victim is being treated at a hospital.

Beware Of The Microsoft Windows Phone Scam

  • East Bay Police are warning that it's an ongoing threat.

Woman Shot In Robbery Attempt On Grizzly Peak: Police

  • The woman was in a vehicle with two men when the attempted robbery happened, according to police.

University Police Report Off-Campus Sexual Assault

  • Police say the victim knows her alleged attacker.

Fremont Marijuana Grow Operation Burglarized: Police

  • An intensive search for the suspects included a CHP helicopter.

Vehicle Crashes Into San Leandro Building

  • No one was injured, but it left a mess!

CHP Officer Shoots Driver On Bay Bridge Sunday

  • The suspect was driving on the sidewalk when he was shot.

Orinda Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash

  • He collided with a deer in Marin County.

Weekend Fire Displaces San Leandro Woman, Dog

  • The fire started in the kitchen, fire officials said.

Driver Arrested On DUI Charges Following Fremont Crash

  • The passenger was injured as a result of the collision, police said.

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Image via Alameda County Fire Department from Vehicle Crashes Into San Leandro Building

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