Crime & Safety
Explosives Found | Arrests: Walnut Creek, East Bay Police Log
5 deaths on East Bay roads Christmas Eve and Christmas day; fire damages mobile home; someone's proud of his mug shot.

EAST BAY — A look at police logs from the East Bay during Christmas week 2019.
5 Dead On East Bay Roads In 29 Hours
- Christmas Eve and Christmas day were a bloodbath on East Bay roads, with 5 dead and 2 more hospitalized following crashes.
Explosives Found Near Railroad Tracks In Hercules
- The sticks of explosives were found the week before Christmas. The bomb squad from Walnut Creek Police came to collect them.
Fremont Police Help Solve Pleasanton Burglary
- Fremont Police found evidence in the case, and notified Pleasanton.
Two Men Arrested For Walnut Creek Vehicle Burglary
- Police set up a bait vehicle at a gym.
No Injuries In San Leandro Fire
- Firefighters quickly put out the flames at this mobile home.
Felon In Stolen Vehicle Followed From Lafayette, Arrested: Cops
- The sheriff's office says the arrest is the result of extra patrols in Lamorinda, in response to recent crime.
UPS Worker Delivers Package, Signs For It, Steals iPad: Police
- Unyque Marie Alley was arrested after a home video surveillance system recorded the whole thing, Piedmont Police say.
Protecting Pedestrians In Alameda: City Takes Action
- A public outcry followed news that seven pedestrians had been hit in a short period of time. The City has taken action.
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