Crime & Safety
Child Porn Arrest; 2 Inmates On The Run; Dog Stuck In Vent Rescued: Union City, 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.
Would-Be Robber Tries To Rip Necklace From Pleasanton Woman's Neck
- The suspect, who was last seen on foot, was never found and is still at large.
Alamo Home Burglarized During Real Estate Showing: Sheriff's Office
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- The Contra Costa Co. Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying the woman suspected of stealing jewelry.
Cars Burglarized At Pleasanton BART Station
- BART Police said the suspects smashed the windows of the two cars in order to gain access to the inside of the vehicles.
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- Three people from Dublin were in one of other cars involved in the wreck.
4 Deputies Charged With Mistreating Inmates At Dublin Jail
- Staff at Santa Rita brought the allegations of misconduct to the sheriff's office's attention in January.
2 Inmates Walk Away From Minimum-Security Prison Camp In Dublin: U.S. Marshals Service
- Anna Armstrong and Irene Mitchell were serving time on federal narcotics charges and are actively being sought by marshals.
Escaped Inmate Spotted In Livermore, Sheriff’s Office Says
- Officials are asking for the public’s help tracking down the duo who walked away from a minimum-security prison camp in Dublin.
Dog Stuck In Vent Rescued Thanks To Pleasanton Resident’s Call To Cops
- The poor pup was hopelessly stuck in the wall vent of a home and was barking in an attempt to get help.
Cows On The Lam Caught In San Ramon Neighborhood
- No mooooving violations were issued and the cows were reunited with their owner.
5 Dead In Fiery Crash Including Hayward Man
- The crash happened in Fresno County on Tuesday. The driver of the other vehicle was airlifted from the scene.
Child Pornography Charges: Lafayette Man, Oakland Fire Captain Arrested
- Oakland Fire Capt. Richard Chew is accused of having more than 600 images of child and youth pornography.
Sexual Battery Suspect: Union City Police Release Drawing
- The man is accused of groping a woman on a trail that he frequents.
Driver Charged With Gross Vehicular Manslaughter
- Alameda Police report that one driver has been arrested in the Memorial Day crash that killed 3 people.
4 Arrested Following Oakland Police Chase
- Police gave chase as part of a robbery investigation.
San Leandro BART Platform Robbery
- The robbery happened at the Bayfair station.
- Police say the driver stopped and is cooperating with the investigation.
Pedestrian In Crosswalk Hit By Vehicle
- Hercules Police say the victim had to be hospitalized.
2 Ex-Cons Charged With Oakland Murder
- The pair are accused of shooting a man dead in front of his home to rob him.
Killer Sentenced For Murder Of 16-Year-Old Girl
- The murder is described as gang-related.
Body Worn Cameras: El Cerrito Police Department Forum
- A draft policy has been developed and is ready for public scrutiny.
Photo courtesy Pleasanton PD from Dog Stuck In Vent Rescued Thanks To Pleasanton Resident’s Call To Cops
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