Crime & Safety
Man Rescued From Trench; Cop Pulled From Burning SUV; Alleged Hacker Indicted: Walnut Creek, East Bay Police Logs
A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents in Walnut Creek and across the East Bay.
The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the East Bay this week.
House Fire Sends Dublin Man To Hospital
- Three Tri-Valley fire departments were called to help knock down the late night blaze.
Police Officer Rescued After Crashing SUV Into Big-Rig On Highway 84
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- The SUV caught fire, and CHP officers extinguished the blaze and rescued the officer, a CHP spokesman said.
Man Rescued From San Ramon Trench
- The dramatic rescue briefly shut down two San Ramon streets this morning.
Alleged Hacker Who Took Over Pleasanton Weekly, Embarcadero Media Group Indicted
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- Ross Colby is accused of hacking of the Peninsula-based newspaper company's web sites in 2015.
Meet Danville’s Newest K9 Officer
- Aik is the newest K9 officer to join the force.
- The 65-year-old was discovered in the street with a toppled shopping cart and his belongings nearby, police said.
Missing Teen From Fremont Sought
- Kailen Glasper, 15, last was reportedly seen on Tuesday on Mowry Avenue.
- Congrats to Melinda Salas for her 11 years of dedication and service to the community!
Orinda Man, 24, Died of Self-Inflicted Gunshot, Not Killed by Police: Coroner
- The incident occurred Sunday in an alleyway in Fremont, police said.
Protesters Demand $6M ICE Contract Be Dumped By Contra Costa Sheriff
- The rally at Richmond jail marks Day 2 for "Caravan Against Fear," a movement aimed at fighting Trump immigration policies.
Justice Reform Advocate Pleads Not Guilty To Murder
- The 23-year-old is accused of gunning down his sister's boyfriend, a father of two.
Suitcase Stuffed With $1 Million, 300+ Pounds Of Pot Recovered: Deputies
- The investigation began as a cell phone violation and led to storage units in Alameda.
Reported Sex Assault at Frat Party Under Investigation in Berkeley
- The alleged off-campus party incident was Saturday, police said.
Police ID Union City Man Killed In Newark Parking Lot
- The 29-year-old was found shot dead in his car, police said.
County School Ex-Custodian Arrested on Child-Molest Charges
- The victims are 4 to 17 years old and are family members residing in the same Pinole residence as the suspect, officials said.
Search Resumes In East-North Bay For Missing SJSU Student
- Kevin Redrico, 23, a former Diablo Valley College student, reportedly was last seen walking toward Benicia-Martinez Bridge.
San Ramon Man ID'd As Crash Victim In Suspected DUI
- The victim's vehicle allegedly was struck by a speeding driver and burst into flames, officials said.
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