Crime & Safety
Derailed Train; Arm Bone Found; Woman Crashes in Police Headquarters: East Bay Police Blotter
A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents around Union City and across the East Bay.

The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the East Bay this week.
Mudslide Cause of Train Derailment That Injured 9, Officials Say
- This is the third time an Altamont Corridor Express train has derailed in 17 years. Listen to audio as emergency crews responded the scene.
ACE Commuter Train Derails In Sunol; 14 Injuries Reported
- One rail car crashed into the Alameda Creek in Niles Canyon, forcing water rescues.
UC Berkeley Student's Sexual Assault May Be Linked to Others: Police
- The Berkeley Police Department has released video footage relating to one of the assaults.
Vehicle That Hit 6-Year-Old Castro Valley Boy Was Stolen in Livermore
- Livermore Police report that the crashed car was stolen from a dealership early this morning during a "slightly sophisticated" burglary.
6-Year-Old Injured in Hit-And-Run Crash
- Fire officials say the child, who was trapped for a short time after the collision, has been taken to the hospital with unknown injuries
Alameda Woman Crashes into Oakland Police Headquarters
- She hit four cars before crashing into the building.
Defense Lawyer Admits That Defendant Pulled the Trigger
- But, he claims the defendant feared for his life and should be acquitted.
Accused Killer in Court Over 'Senseless' Murder of Ice Cream Vendor
- The victim had sold ice cream in that area for many years.
Deadly Morning Crash on I-580
- Both vehicles rolled down an embankment or a hill. One lane is closed, impacting the morning commute.
Dublin Students Playing 'Assassin' Game
- Parents could be held liable if their underage kids cause damage while playing the game. Police, School District warn against participating.
Fremont Apartment Fire Displaces Seven
- The blaze was reported in the 38000 block of Fremont Boulevard.Oakland Structure Fire Injures OneThe fire was reported in the 1900 block of 86th Avenue at 10:31 p.m.
Firefighters Respond to Natural Gas Leak in Alamo
- An ambulance was also dispatched as a precaution.
Man Who Died in I-580 Crash Identified
- The crash occurred west of Grant Line Road in Alameda County early Tuesday
Police seeking Suspect in Hate Crime Graffiti Case
- Police say the suspects painted racial slurs and symbols last weekend on school district office doors.
Watch Video of Man Suspected in Fatal BART Train Shooting
- Do you know this man? Police are looking for him.
Woman Rescued, 5 Arrested in Suspicion of Human Trafficking
- The suspects may have an operating human trafficking network that stretches from Southern California to the Oakland and Portland, Ore.
Liquor Store Penalized After Investigators Discover Marijuana Behind Counter
- The store will not be able to sell liquor while the license is suspended.
Missing Hercules Teen Found
- The 15-year-old girl that was dropped off at school yesterday and never came home has been found.
Police Arrest Suspect in Connection with Racial Graffiti
- District employee found racial slurs and symbols spray-painted on office doors Monday morning.
Arm Bone Found in Dirt at Fremont Construction Site
- The Alameda County coroner's bureau collected the bone as evidence.
Police Seeking Help Identifying Woman Suspected of Using Stolen Credit Card
- Do you these people? Police are looking for them.
Missing Butte College Student Spotted Using Dublin ATM Found Safe
- The teen, who was last seen on Monday, was found in New Mexico after passing through the Tri-Valley.
Walnut Creek Man Arrested for Slamming into Richmond Police Car
- Alleged drunk driver that rear-ended a Richmond Police officer causing injury identified.
CHP: Unlicensed Driver Arrested for Driving Stolen SUV Over 100 mph
- Police arrested James Ray Banks, 26, of Richmond, for driving a a stolen vehicle more than 100 mph without a license, on Hwy 101 in Marin.
RPD: Multiple Gang Members Arrested, Murder Parolee Arrested
- Richmond Police Department reportedly arrested multiple alleged gang members, including a murder parolee.
El Cerrito Home Ransacked, Money and Jewelry Stolen
- A home surveillance system shows this suspect casing the home before alleged forced entry and theft. Have you seen this guy?
Richmond Officer Injured, Two Cop Cars Hit in Separate DUI Incidents
- Richmond Police Department are reporting two accidents within hours of each other Sunday evening.
Man Identified in Fatal San Ramon Solo Crash Saturday
- A 32-year-old Redwood City man died on Bollinger Canyon Road during the storm Saturday.
Contra Costra Sheriff's K-9 Turns Up Three Suspects Hiding in a Dog House
- Suspects Marshawn Daniels, 19, Cortez Barber, 24, Shante Lewis, 26, of Richmond, arrested following an alleged home invasion.
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