Crime & Safety

69-Year-Old Stabbed In Robbery: Walnut Creek, East Bay Police Log

A Mormon missionary arrested in child porn probe; a man's body found in Alameda; 3-alarm fire at sugar factory; and deadly crashes.

(Patch Collage)

EAST BAY — Here's a look at crime stories that made news in the East Bay this week—

69-Year-Old Man Stabbed, Robbed In Fremont

  • The attack happened Friday night. A suspect from Oakland has been arrested.

Man's Body Found In Alameda

  • Police are investigating the man's death.

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Mormon Missionary Arrested In East Bay For Child Porn: Police

  • Police detectives believe there may be more victims and want to hear from people who interacted with him in person or online.

Man Arrested For Paintball Attacks: One Victim Has Facial Injury

  • He is also accused of being a felon in possession of a stolen gun. He lists his occupation as Starbucks barista.

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Deadly Crash In Union City

  • Police say the motorcycle had been reported stolen.

Man Killed In Hercules Crash ID'd

  • The Interstate Highway 80 wreck happened near state Highway 4.

3 Alarm Fire At C&H Sugar In Crockett

  • The firefighting effort delayed Capitol Corridor trains between Richmond and Martinez by about 45 minutes.

Coast Starlight Train Hits Vehicle On Tracks

  • It happened between Jack London Square and the Coliseum on Wednesday.

East Bay Man Charged In Major Fencing Operation

  • Police officers recovered at least $300,000 in stolen power tools, police and prosecutors said.

San Leandro Burglary Leads To Police Chase

  • Two patrol cars were rammed by the suspects' vehicle and two parked cars sustained hit-and-run damage in the pursuit to Dublin and Oakland.

Fremont Police Arrest Man, Seize Gun

  • The arrest was made close to the Fremont Hub.

Coronavirus Price Gouging: DA Issues Warning

  • Those convicted of violating the law face up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $10,000.

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