Crime & Safety
Motorcyclist Killed; Starbucks Smash-And-Grab; Car Hits Building: Union City, East Bay Police Log
A look at a few of this week's most interesting police, fire and courtroom incidents in 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.
Motorcycle Rider Killed In Danville Crash: Police
- Camino Tassajara was closed for several hours following the wreck.
Pleasanton Cops Sing 'Happy Birthday' To Adorable Boy Using Loudspeaker
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- The uplifting act of kindness made the little boy’s birthday absolutely unforgettable, and it was all caught on camera.
Talk To Your Kids About Guns, Grieving Father Pleads
- Griffin Dix's son went over to his best friend's house. He never returned.
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- The victim was only gone from their car for 10 minutes.
Urban Shield Protesters Take Over Berkeley City Council Meeting
- The demonstrators were against Berkeley participation in Urban Shield.
Alameda Driver Crashes Dump Truck Into San Bruno Senior Center, Caught With Meth: Police
- San Bruno police say the man drove a commercial dump truck right into the building, causing major damage.
Moraga Grass Fire Out: Blaze Near Campolindo High School Threatened Homes
- Some nearby residents evacuated as a precaution.
- A vehicle was wrapped around a tree in the crash.
Dragon Boat Needs Air Rescue From Coast Guard
- The boat with 16 rowers aboard ran aground off Alameda.
Man Shot In Alameda, Police Report
- The victim is being treated at a hospital.
Beware Of The Microsoft Windows Phone Scam
- East Bay Police are warning that it's an ongoing threat.
Woman Shot In Robbery Attempt On Grizzly Peak: Police
- The woman was in a vehicle with two men when the attempted robbery happened, according to police.
- Police say the victim knows her alleged attacker.
Fremont Marijuana Grow Operation Burglarized: Police
- An intensive search for the suspects included a CHP helicopter.
Vehicle Crashes Into San Leandro Building
- No one was injured, but it left a mess!
CHP Officer Shoots Driver On Bay Bridge Sunday
- The suspect was driving on the sidewalk when he was shot.
Orinda Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash
- He collided with a deer in Marin County.
- The fire started in the kitchen, fire officials said.
Driver Arrested On DUI Charges Following Fremont Crash
- The passenger was injured as a result of the collision, police said.
Photo:
Image via Alameda County Fire Department from Vehicle Crashes Into San Leandro Building
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