Cop Pulled from Burning Car; iPod Shuffle Thief; Walgreens Robbed: East Bay Police Log

The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the East Bay this week.

Pleasanton Man Killed in SF Construction Accident

• Cal/OSHA is investigating the death of the 45-year-old electrical worker.

Recognize This Man? Livermore PD Seeking Suspect In Counterfeit-Cash Incident

• The male reportedly drives a white Acura SUV.

Pleasanton PD Seeking Suspected iPod Shuffle Thief

• Two devices were swiped from a local store last month.

Retired East Bay Firefighter Saves His Elderly Mother's Life

• The former Livermore-Pleasanton firefighter says what happened to his mom could happen to your family. Would you know what to do?

Dublin Boy Who Survives Being Hit, Pinned Under Car Scores New Bike, Helmet

• Police officers and a local business owner worked together to get the 12-year-old boy back on the road.

Amador Park Shooting Suspect Arrested

• Investigators say the suspect allegedly tried to rob two victims.

Driver Killed in Fiery I-580 Crash Last Week Identified

• The fatal crash was reported on April 27.

Dublin Man Arrested in Danville on Suspicion of Residential Burglary

• Police say the suspect fled from officers and was eventually captured with the help of a police canine.

Firefighters Extinguish Livermore Structure Fire

• The fire was reported just before 9 a.m. this morning.

Bystanders Save Alameda Police Officer From Burning Car

• After being struck by a hit-and-run driver, the officer was briefly trapped in the patrol car and the front end of the vehicle caught fire.

2 Masked Men Rob Fremont Walgreens

• The robbers wore masks, hoodies, gloves and jeans during the robbery.

2 People Shot in Oakland Tuesday

• Both were shot during daylight hours.

Defendant Ordered to Stand Trial for Berkeley Murder

• 72-year-old Nancy Jo McClellan had been attending a wedding at the nearby Berkeley Zen Center.

Newark Police Arrest Burglary Suspect

• Police say a Newark woman returned home and found the man at her residence. A K9 was used to track the suspect.

Heads Up: CHP to Hold Sobriety Checkpoint Friday

• The checkpoint will be held in the East Bay from 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

Free Child Safety Seat Inspection Planned in Alameda

• 80 percent of car seats are installed incorrectly, according to Alameda Police.

Alert Neighbor Helps Albany Police Catch a Thief

• She called police when she saw a man stealing property from her neighbor's yard.

Carjacked Meals-on-Wheels Truck Chased Into Castro Valley

• The two suspects led police on a chase ending with the truck overturned in Castro Valley. (See the photo)

DA Will Not File Charges Against City Councilwoman

• A $7 million lawsuit against the City and the councilwoman continues.

All Clear Given: Berkeley Buildings Reopening After Suspicious Package Report

• The investigation prompted the closure or restricted access to multiple buildings.

Fallen Hayward Police Officer Honored at California Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony

• Five California law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty were enrolled into the memorial Monday.

Do You Recognize These Suspects?

• Alameda Police say they were driving a stolen car and trying to break into vehicles. They could be anywhere.

$10K Reward Offered to Catch a Berkeley Cold Case Killer

• The Fremont man was shot in Berkeley when he tried to stop a fight.

Boats and Dock Burned at Oakland Estuary

• The fire could be seen for miles.

Firefighter Injured Battling San Leandro House Fire

• The firefighter was rushed to the hospital for his injuries.

Obama Commutes 19-Year Drug Sentence For Richmond Man

• A man who was convicted of possessing 127.7 grams of cocaine will be released due to "outdated and unduly harsh sentencing" says Obama.

Vacaville Mom Arrested For Allegedly Fracturing Her Infant's Skull

• Officials said the five-month-old was found unresponsive in a Vacaville motel.

Police Searching For Daytime Home Invasion Suspect

• Police are looking for a man who was interrupted by a homeowner while trying to burglarize a Hercules residence Monday morning.

Alleged Drunk Man Drove Car Into Girlfriend's House

• Police say the man drove into the victim's home two times.

Richmond Man Identified in Fatal Motorcycle Crash

• Officials say the motorcyclist died in a collision with a vehicle in East Oakland on Sunday.

Fire Crews Limit Home Fire to $3,000 in Damage

• Richmond Fire officials say they believe the residential fire started in a garbage pile by vandals.

Fatal Crash Update: Driver Rear-Ended Mobile Construction Crane

• CHP officials report that two accidents happened within 30-seconds of each other.

Danville K-9 Takes Down Suspect After Burglary Pursuit: UPDATE

• Danville officials asked residents to keep an eye out for a burglary suspect Thursday morning, later updating that the suspect was detained.

El Cerrito Law Enforcement Brings Home Big Win at CHP Explorer Competition

• El Cerrito Police Department's Explorer Post competed in the Annual State Capital Explorer Challenge, bringing home five top spots.

Americans Lose $50 Billion Per Year to Identity Theft, Tips to Protect Yourself

• The Pinole Police Department released these safety precautions to reduce your susceptibility to being victimized.

Man Wanted for Robbery in El Cerrito Caught Sleeping in a Car in Hercules

• A restraining order violation call lead to the arrest of a man with an outstanding no bail warrant.

71-Year-Old Beat Up and Robbed: Police Log

• A fake gun that looked real, burglaries, and a Porsche with four-years-expired registration all on the Hercules police blotter May 2.

Drunk Woman With Wandering Three-Year-Old: Police Log

• Store thefts, vehicle thefts, and altered stolen vehicle recovery caught on the El Cerrito Police blotter April 22-24.

Bizarre Sudanese Story Leads to Theft at Home Depot: Police Log

• Unregistered sex offender, marijuana, and vehicle thefts were all caught on the Hercules Police blotter April 27-May 1.

Hercules Police Uncover Marijuana Grows in Richmond and Hercules

• Officials say that 744 marijuana plants were confiscated from two residential locations following unusually high utility usage.

Drunken Hit and Run, Strong Armed Robbery, Noisy Dirt Bike Riders: Police Log

• Here are the Pinole Police Department's calls for service the week of April 23.

Fallen Bay Area Police Honored at California Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony

• Five California law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty were enrolled into the memorial Monday.

Marijuana Grow Busts Take Out 1,200 Plants in Hercules

• Hercules Police Department officials say two search warrants turned up a lot of weed.

Arrest Made in San Ramon Carjacking Tuesday

• Officials say they caught one suspect in connection with a San Ramon car theft.