Crime & Safety
Activist Murdered: San Leandro, East Bay Crime Log
Sergeant sentenced, suicidal man surrenders, burglar caught, car crash in Lafayette, ACFD helps after Hurricane Ida, Newark garage fire.

EAST BAY, CA — Here are some of the stories making news over the last week from East Bay police and fire department logs —
Former San Leandro Police Sergeant Sentenced For Embezzling Funds
- Robert Frank Sanchez altered the department's payroll system to receive over $16,000 for overtime he did not work.
Hayward Police Arrest Suspect After Wednesday Morning Search
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- The department executed a search/arrest warrant relating to robberies in Hayward and Union City and recovered evidence and a loaded weapon, in addition to making an arrest.
HPD Encounter With Armed, Suicidal Man Ends Peacefully
- The incident took place near Weekes Park in Hayward. The man fired shots into the air, but surrendered into police custody after negotiations.
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- Officers responded to an in-progress home burglary Monday and found the suspect barricaded in a room.
Driver Killed In Single Vehicle Crash Tuesday Near Lafayette
- The crash was on Bear Creek Road and involved a car hitting a tree and bursting into flames. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Eligio Nunez faces up to 10 years in prison for the conviction, which stems from a 2020 arrest in Vacaville that followed a police chase.
San Leandro Man Dies After Getting Shot In Oakland On Saturday
- Hassani Bell succumbed to his injuries Monday after he was shot inside a College Avenue barbershop two days earlier.
- The members of the Alameda County Fire Department are part of the Bay Area urban search and rescue task force, which sent a team of 46 sworn and civilian members to Louisiana.
Newark Structure Fire Burned Garage And Home
- Alameda County Fire Department crews fought a blaze that featured heavy black smoke coming from a garage. No injuries were reported.
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