Gold Chain Robberies; Suspect Who Ditched His Shoes Arrested; Hit-And-Run Crash Injured Teen: East Bay Police Log

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

Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Sent to Battle Erskine Fire

• As of Sunday night, the blaze had consumed 43,460 acres in Kern County.

Bicyclist Identified in Deadly Pleasanton Crash

• Fire officials said the 72-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

2 Oakland Police Cars Catch Fire During Weekend Pursuits

• "This is a serious concern for our officers and anyone who drives the police Interceptors," a police spokeswoman said.

Woman Placed on Mental Health Hold After Allegedly Trying to Run Over Fremont Pedestrians

• Police contacted the woman after reports that she was driving erratically, and shouting at herself and others.

Richmond Man One of Two Convicted of Murdering Man Who Bumped Their Car

• The men were convicted of the shooting death of 23-year-old of Charles Butler Jr.

El Cerrito Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting

• Police say the victim was transported to a trauma center.

Suspect in Union City Burglaries Nabbed After Fleeing on Foot — Literally— And Abandoning Shoes in Street

• Police say the suspects entered occupied homes at night through unlocked or pried doors, then stole the victims' cars as they left.

Man Arrested in Connection with El Cerrito Shooting Tuesday

• Bail for the suspect was set at $1 million.

Supervisor Highlights Potential Source of Funding to Support Effort to Curb Highway Shootings

• Since November, there have been more than 20 shootings resulting in deaths, injuries and property damage.

Alameda County Fire Department Hiring Firefighter Recruits

• Find out how you can apply.

Alameda Man Charged in San Francisco with Soliciting Sex from Minor Worked as Area Teacher

• Emmanuel Ellison, 45, was arrested in Alameda and he was booked into San Francisco Jail.

Union City Woman Killed in Hit-And-Run Near Fremont BART Station Tuesday

• Several witnesses provided statements about the hit-and-run.

Police Seek Woman Suspected of Using Stolen Credit Card in Dublin

• Do you know this woman? Pleasanton Police investigators are looking for her.

CHP Rescues Teen Thrown from Horse in Mt. Diablo State Park Thursday

• CHP officials said the injuries could have been more severe had she not been wearing a helmet.

High Speed Chase on I-580 from Dublin to Oakland Ends After CHP Crashes into Parked Cars

• Officials say the incident began at 2:13 a.m. near Schaefer Ranch after a vehicle failed to stop for a traffic stop.

Police Investigate Gold Chain Robberies in Tri-City Area

• Police say the chains were snatched off of the victims' necks.

Union City Woman Killed In Hit-and-Run In Fremont

• Cops are hunting for motorist who was driving a gray or silver SUV or van. Vehicle likely has front-end and passenger-side damage.

Fremont Family Displaced, Neighboring House Damaged In Fire

• The Wednesday evening blaze was on Florence Way.

Brush Fire Reported On Grizzly Peak

• Crews responded to area of Fish Ranch Road.

Police Investigating Hit-And-Run Crash That Seriously Injured Dublin Teen

• Police officials say the suspect's car was found Thursday morning.

Police Seek Woman Suspected of Using Stolen Credit Card in Dublin

• Do you know this woman? Pleasanton Police investigators are looking for her.

Livermore Officer on Leave for Possible Involvement with Woman at Center of Sex Scandal

• The officer will remain on leave until the administrative investigation has been completed.