Crime & Safety
Wild CHP Chase; Fires; DUIs: Pleasanton, East Bay Police Log
A golf coach is accused of sexually assaulting a student, a traffic enforcement detail honors boy who died and other police and fire news.

EAST BAY, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the East Bay this week.
Golf Coach Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Former Student
- Kwangson Kim is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl since she was 12 — and police believe there may be additional victims.
Duo Suspected Of Theft, Using Stolen Credit Cards Sought: DPD
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- Police said surveillance cameras captured video of the suspects as they entered stores in San Ramon and Walnut Creek to make purchases.
3 Alarm Fire Guts 4 Fremont Apartments, Damages 12 More
- The fire was doused Thursday afternoon with no injuries
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- The fire was reported shortly before 10 a.m. Thursday.
Man Arrested For Fremont Auto Burglaries
- The accused man is from San Francisco.
- No injuries were reported in the Thursday morning incident.
2 Alarm Fire Damages Commercial Building In Newark
- The fire burned Wednesday night on Central Avenue.
Traffic Enforcement Effort In Berkeley Honors 5-Year-Old Boy
- Police say the effort is focused on education. Zachary Cruz was killed 9 years ago Tuesday.
Woman Fires Gun At Fremont Homeless Encampment
- Police say she was mad at her boyfriend.
Hayward Man Arrested For Attempted Murder Of Deputy
- Jack Toki allegedly rammed a motorcycle deputy with a car.
4 Arrests For DUI In Union City
- One of the arrests came after a crash that left 2 motorcyclists unconscious. The suspects are from Hayward and Union City.
3 Hospitalized Following I-680 Crash
- The crash involving a box truck and 3 other vehicles.
- There was a heavy police presence at Lincoln Middle School after messages were forwarded on social media.
CHP Chase From Merced To Oakland Ends With Suspect Getting Away
- Merced Police report that the suspect was involved in a felony assault.
Sexual Battery Suspect Arrested: Nursing Assistant
- Walnut Creek Police report that he worked at John Muir Medical Center.
Teen Charged In String Of San Leandro Robberies
- A second, juvenile suspect was also arrested.
El Sobrante Library Damaged By Fire
- The two alarm fire burned Tuesday night.
- The man was arrested after a tip from someone in the restaurant.
Stabbing That Paralyzed Woman: 3 Time Felon Charged
- He is being held at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin without bail.
Supes Vote To Continue Urban Shield Training
- The police and fire training event is held at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton each September.
Photo courtesy Fremont Fire Department from 3 Alarm Fire Guts 4 Fremont Apartments, Damages 12 More
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