Crime & Safety

Deputy Hurt + Bank Robbery Attempt: San Leandro, East Bay Crime News

A good Samaritan was killed in a crash; $10,000 reward for arrest of homicide suspect; purse stolen from 91-year-old woman.

Police made several arrests this week.
Police made several arrests this week. (Peter Senzamici/Patch)

EAST BAY, CA — Here are some of the public safety stories impacting the East Bay this week —

Deputy Injured When Car Theft Suspect Rams Cruiser: ACSO

The deputy was treated at a nearby hospital. Three occupied law enforcement vehicles were damaged including two that were disabled.

Photo Of Hayward Homicide Suspect Released: $10K Reward

Police consider the man to be armed and dangerous.

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Good Samaritan Killed In Bay Area Crash

The victim stopped to help another motorist who had been involved in a wreck.

Pedestrian Killed On I-880 In Fremont

It happened near an on-ramp, according to the California Highway Patrol.

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3 Injured In BART Train Collision With Pickup That Crashed Onto Tracks

45 passengers on the train had to be evacuated following the 11:35 p.m. crash, officials said.

Arrest Made In Attempted Walnut Creek Bank Robbery

Walnut Creek police said no one was injured in the attempted robbery.

Photo: Police Seek This Woman After Purse Stolen At Care Home

The woman shown in the pictures is sought in connection with the theft of a purse from a 91-year-old woman at a care home.

Eric Swalwell Says He Was Threatened By Former 49er Fullback

Swalwell tweeted a threatening DM referencing execution that he received from an account linked to former fullback Bruce Miller

Danville Costco Footage Shows 'Both Men Could Have Walked Away': DA

The DA's Office said it is not filing charges in the Danville Costco beating case due to lack of sufficient evidence.

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