Crime & Safety
Vandals Graffiti Home, Car; Teen Shot in Neck; Landfill Fire: East Bay Police Log
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.
Vandals Graffiti Livermore Home, Car
- "I pray their heart is changed away from anger to peace," the victim said.
Livermore Mayor Steps Up, Cleans Graffiti Off Vandalized Home, Vehicle
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- The victim's car, driveway and front door were defaced with the words "racist" and "Trump" spray painted on the surfaces over the weekend.
CPR Saves Man, 45, Suffering Heart Attack on San Ramon Tennis Court
- This is the second man saved thanks to the aggressive life-saving actions taken by San Ramon Police officers.
Lengthy Danville Police Pursuit Ends in Downtown Pleasanton Sunday Morning
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- A 50-year-old Brentwood man was arrested following the 30-minute chase through the Tri-Valley.
Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested at West Dublin BART Station
- Dublin Police said the suspect fled the area on a bicycle.
- Police use social media to share a few safety tips with PG fans.
Fire at Altamont Landfill May Burn For Days, Officials Say
- Smoke from the fire can be seen from all over the Tri-Valley.
- The victim, Michael Mahoney, was found Monday night
Alameda Man Killed in San Francisco Bar Fight
- The victim was shot to death outside a Downtown bar over the weekend.
3 Drivers Spinning Donuts Stop Traffic on Bay Bridge
- They first wove through traffic at 80-90 mph, according to the CHP. Two of the drivers were caught.
Update: Walnut Creek Police Officer Seriously Injured, K-9 Stabbed, Suspect Arrested
- The suspect is a Walnut Creek man. This is the second police officer injured in three days.
Castro Valley Woman Arrested With Stolen Vehicle, Stolen Mail, More
- Milpitas Police report finding hundreds of pieces of evidence in the car
- Do you have valuables stashed in a self-storage facility? You could be in for some bad news.
Silver Alert: Man With Dementia Missing in Newark
- He knows his name: Ceroy Anderson. If you see him, call Newark police at (510) 578-4237.
Armed Robber Holds Up Newark Business
- Do you recognize this suspect? Police say the suspect used a revolver when robbing a store.
Update: Oakland Standoff Over, 2 Arrests
- The standoff started following a shooting.
Man Stabbed at Berkeley's People's Park
- The suspect is a woman. The victim is not cooperating with police.
- An extensive search on the ground and by air was unsuccessful.
Shooting Near Oakland City Hall Leaves 1 Dead
- Another person was injured in the shooting Monday night.
San Leandro Pursuit Ends in Crash
- The three had stolen the vehicle at gunpoint, police say.
- The suspect has not been caught.
UC Berkeley Student Shot, Injured With BB Gun
- The student was standing with other students in front of the International House when the suspect opened fire.
- Police say the car was speeding recklessly through streets and on Highway 4 with its lights off late at night.
Former University Employee Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement
- She admitted stealing a total of $390,000 from Lawrence Hall of Science.
Lafayette Police Chief Warns of Residential Burglaries
- The department is seeking video from home surveillance cameras that may help crack the cases.
Photo contributed from Vandals Graffiti Livermore Home, Car
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