Crime & Safety
RV Crash; Teacher Arrest; Thefts: Pleasanton, East Bay Police Log
A look at a few of this week's most interesting police, fire and courtroom incidents across the East Bay.

EAST BAY, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the East Bay this week.
Coffee House Robbery Suspects Arrested In Contra Costa Co.
- Sheriff’s office officials said two adults and two juveniles were arrested in connection with the brazen robbery.
Runaway RV Hits Pinole Home (Photos)
- PSA: Set your emergency brake. Especially on a hill. Especially when your vehicle is heavy.
Sordid Details Emerge: Walnut Creek Teacher Arrested
- The teacher was arrested by Martinez Police for alleged inappropriate conduct with a child under 10. Bail has been set at $16 million.
$25K Reward Offered In Blackhawk Burglaries
- Police officials said the trio matches the description of suspects in several previous Blackhawk burglaries.
Woman Who Fell Down Trail Saved In Dramatic Air Rescue In Alamo
- The California Highway Patrol hoisted the woman, who had fallen from a horse, into the helicopter. Video shows how they saved her.
Teen Suspected In Dublin High Assault Arrested
- Police said the arrest was in connection with an alleged assault that occurred on Oct. 23.
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- The duo hit the streets of Pleasanton on October 30.
Cat Killed In San Lorenzo Apartment Fire
- 4 residents were displaced by the fire.
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- The fire broke out around 10 p.m. Sunday.
Alameda Police Arrest 4 Laptop Thieves
- Police have worked hard to identify and capture thieves, including the release of surveillance photos.
- He's accused of robbing two people as they left a restaurant.
Unmasked Assailant: Can You Identify Her?
- Berkeley Police released a masked photo of this attacker last week. Someone came forward with clear photos of her face.
- The thefts happened during the daytime.
Suspect Arrested At Castro Valley BART Station
- Police arrested the local man on Monday.
Meet Berkeley's New Police Officer
- Zachary Gordon graduated from the the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Academy and was promptly sworn-in as an officer.
Tri-City Police Sound Alarm On Auto Burglaries, Thefts
- Crooks use free apps that search for Bluetooth signals to zero-in on laptops, tablets, or cellphones left in vehicle.
Newark Police Impound Vehicle From Sideshow
- It happened over the weekend.
- She was found near Third Street and Sharon Avenue early Friday morning.
-Images via Pinole Police Department
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