Activist Murdered: Walnut Creek, East Bay Crime Log

EAST BAY, CA — Here are some of the stories making news over the last week from East Bay police and fire department logs —
Former San Leandro Police Sergeant Sentenced For Embezzling Funds

• Robert Frank Sanchez altered the department's payroll system to receive over $16,000 for overtime he did not work.

Hayward Police Arrest Suspect After Wednesday Morning Search

• The department executed a search/arrest warrant relating to robberies in Hayward and Union City and recovered evidence and a loaded weapon, in addition to making an arrest.

HPD Encounter With Armed, Suicidal Man Ends Peacefully

• The incident took place near Weekes Park in Hayward. The man fired shots into the air, but surrendered into police custody after negotiations.

Alameda Police Arrest Suspect In Home Invasion

• Officers responded to an in-progress home burglary Monday and found the suspect barricaded in a room.

Driver Killed In Single Vehicle Crash Tuesday Near Lafayette

• The crash was on Bear Creek Road and involved a car hitting a tree and bursting into flames. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

Hayward Man Found Guilty Of Being A Felon With Firearms

• Eligio Nunez faces up to 10 years in prison for the conviction, which stems from a 2020 arrest in Vacaville that followed a police chase.

San Leandro Man Dies After Getting Shot In Oakland On Saturday

• Hassani Bell succumbed to his injuries Monday after he was shot inside a College Avenue barbershop two days earlier.

Five From ACFD Go To Help After Hurricane Ida

• The members of the Alameda County Fire Department are part of the Bay Area urban search and rescue task force, which sent a team of 46 sworn and civilian members to Louisiana.

Newark Structure Fire Burned Garage And Home

• Alameda County Fire Department crews fought a blaze that featured heavy black smoke coming from a garage. No injuries were reported.