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.

A look at East Bay police and fire logs.
A look at East Bay police and fire logs. (Patch Collage)

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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