Crime & Safety

East Bay Crime Blotter: Man Arrested for Photographing Child in Bathroom; Toddler Fatally Struck; Crash Tears Truck in Two

A look back at a few of the latest police incidents in Union City and across the East Bay.

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

All Lanes on I-680 Reopened After Fatal Crash in San Ramon

  • Two lanes of the freeway were blocked causing major delays late Friday night.

Head-On Crash on Hwy 84 Tears Truck in Half

  • One driver was transported to a hospital by helicopter and the other was transported by ground ambulance, according to fire officials.

Police Recover Assault Rifle, Make Arrest

  • Police said the driver was arrested.

Tri-City Police Seeking Purse Snatching Suspect, Accomplice

  • Do you recognize the person using a stolen debit card?

Two Armed Robberies Near UC Berkeley Campus

  • Police say the suspects in one of the robberies appeared to have a shotgun.

I-680 Crash Victim Was San Ramon Teen

  • The CHP says he leapt out of a moving car.

Man Arrested at Motel on Suspicion of Human Trafficking

  • Troy Brewer, 30, was arrested on Wednesday in a Richmond motel.

Police Hunt Alameda Transient Who Skipped Out on Mental Health Evaluation

  • The man is considered to be at-risk. Call 911 if you see him.

Police Seeking Missing Tri-City Man Considered At-Risk

  • Tim Graham, 47, was last heard from at around noon Thursday.

Man Charged with Murder for November Shooting

  • According to police, Harrison shot Juan Hernandez, 30, of Oakland with a .45-caliber handgun in the 7500 block of Arthur Street.

Man Posing as Customer Robs Pleasanton Gas Station

  • The suspect was last seen fleeing from the Valero gas station on foot.

Police Investigate Indecent Exposure Incident at Park Playground

  • Police said a man exposed himself to another man and his two young sons and said he was going to harm them.

Victim of Theft Tracks Suspects to Fremont Restaurant

  • Police said the victim was able to track a stolen bank card to a restaurant, where the suspects were still present.

Burglary Suspect Fatally Shot by Police Was Not on Drugs or Alcohol

  • The San Jose man, 19, died during an altercation with police on July 5, 2015.

Mother of Man Who Died in Jail After Eating Meth During Traffic Stop Sues CHP, Sheriff

  • Yolanda Frausto, is seeking unspecified damages for wrongful death, neglect and indifference to her son’s medical needs.
  • The Richmond student admitted to having marijuana in his backpack, police said.

Vallejo Man Charged with Murder in Shooting of Council Prez’s Grandson

  • Shiheim Johnson allegedly tried to run from police, but he was safely arrested a few blocks away. Officers say he had been carrying a gun.

Man Rescued After Getting Legs Stuck in Mud

  • Rescue crews lowered a ladder near the victim and dug the mud out around his legs.

BREAKING: Truck Strikes, Kills Toddler

  • Richmond Police officials said the child was pronounced dead at the scene.

Check Pleasanton Crime Statistics in Your Neighborhood Using New Map

  • Want to check out the crime in your neighborhood? This new map shows thefts, batteries, animal control calls and sex offender locations.

Animal Services Asking for Help Reuniting Baby Goat with Mother

  • Found the kid at John Gomes Elementary School in Fremont.

San Lorenzo Man Convicted of Attempted Murder a Second Time for 2009 Shooting

  • Jeremy Millbrook is scheduled to be sentenced by Alameda County Superior Court Judge Jon Rolefson on April 1.

Man Arrested for Taking Photos of Child in Shopping Center Bathroom

  • The 47-year-old San Jose man was arrested on suspicion of invasion of privacy in a restroom.

Suspects Arrested for Allegedly Kidnapping, Forcing Teen into Prostitution

  • Two San Leandro residents and an Oakland man were booked on suspicion of human trafficking, kidnapping, pimping, pandering and conspiracy.

Police Investigating Suspected Robbery from Moving Vehicle

  • It is believed a suspect in a passing vehicle pulled the purse from the victim, causing her to fall and possibly be dragged by the car.

Missing Berkeley Woman Found Dead in Bay Off Alameda

  • Diana Hajisaari, 62, was last seen at about 10:30 a.m. Friday.

$4,000 Worth of Cigarettes Stolen from Delivery Truck

  • Police said the theft occurred Jan. 20 between 5:40 a.m. and 5:45 a.m.

Hazmat Spill Closes Altamont Pass Road, SigAlert Issued

  • The California Highway Patrol received a report shortly after 10 a.m.

Photo from Student Arrested After Drugs, Gun Found

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