Crime & Safety

Youth Pastor Arrested; Stabbing: Union City, East Bay Police Log

A mom and her child escaped a house fire, a panhandler was arrested and other police, fire and courtroom stories from across East Bay.

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

3 Suspected Of Robbing Teen Of X'mas Cash, Gift Cards Arrested

  • Detectives said witnesses helped them capture the Antioch teens suspected in the purse snatching robbery at Hacienda Crossings in Dublin.

Driver Convicted In Deadly San Ramon Crash Sentenced To Prison

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  • 16 months after the tragic 2016 wreck, Pleasanton resident Yarenit Liliana Malihan pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter.

Mom, Child Escape Dublin House Fire

  • A smoke detector alerted the woman to the kitchen fire. Officials said she tried to extinguish it with a towel before evacuating.

Man Suspected In Attempted Murder At Large: San Ramon Police

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  • Police are looking for San Leandro resident Trevor Michael Berryman.

Suspect Wanted For Attempted Murder; 3 Others Arrested

  • Do you recognize the suspect in this photo? A 16-year-old boy was attacked and stabbed.

Alameda Police Looking For Young Package Thief

  • Watch the video. You can see his face in the light, plus see how he runs.

Sexually Explicit Images: Youth Pastor Arrested In Fremont

  • Police say multiple images were sent via social media to a 13-year-old girl. Police are asking the public if there are more victims.

All Clear In El Cerrito Following Scare

  • A bomb squad was dispatched from Travis Air Force Base.

Two Stolen Cars Recovered In Newark

  • Both of the cars were Hondas.

Panhandler Arrested For Assault In Union City

  • Police say the victim had turned down the man's request for money.

One Injured In Fire As Pinole Home Heavily Damaged (Photos)

  • One resident was transported to the hospital for treatment.

Man Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver In Oakland

  • The victim was 69-years-old.

OPD Improperly Denied Special Visas: Audit

  • The department is asking people to reapply if they believe that they have been wrongly turned down.

Driver Arrested After Pedestrians Hit In Walnut Creek

  • The suspect was arrested on charges of attempted homicide.

Suspicious Berkeley Shed Fire Under Investigation

  • A man was seen banging on the shed shortly before the fire started.

Investigation Blames City Employee For Deadly Crash

  • A 70-year-old woman in a crosswalk was killed in the accident.

3 Injured In North Richmond Shooting

  • No arrests have been made.

Stolen Car Recovered, Burglary Suspects Arrested In Emeryville

  • A property manager spotted the suspects on surveillance video and called police.

Good Samaritans Help Police Catch Purse Snatcher

  • Alameda Police thanked the community for helping chase down the suspect.

Suspect Arrested At Oakland BART Station

  • The suspect was already on probation when they were arrested.

Images via Rodeo-Hercules Firefighters from One Injured In Fire As Pinole Home Heavily Damaged (Photos)

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