Crime & Safety
Jogger Killed; Gunshots At University: Alameda, East Bay Crime News
Suspected arsonist arrested; tropical fish smuggling; mass shooting at sideshow; crackdown on meth sales; responding with kindness.

EAST BAY, CA — Here are some of the public safety stories impacting the East Bay this week:
Jogger Killed By Suspected Drunk Driver
- The crash was reported at 8:40 p.m. Sunday
1.5 Pounds Of Meth Seized In East Bay Drug Crackdown
- Sheriff's Detectives sought search warrants and targeted drug sales.
Gunshots Heard At UC Berkeley Campus
- The shots rang out before 8 Thursday morning prompting a major response from University and City police.
5 Hospitalized In Mass Shooting At East Bay Sideshow
- Preliminary investigations allegedly revealed that the victims were at an illegal sideshow when the shootings occurred, according to police.
Arson Suspect Arrested Following Vegetation Fire
- The fire broke out at about 3:30 p.m. Sunday near Interstate Highway 880.
East Bay Man Indicted On Charges Of Smuggling Tropical Fish
- Lacey Act provisions include prohibiting the export of any fish possessed, transported or sold in violation of U.S. laws.
Police Roll Up Their Sleeves To Help Elderly Residents
- Someone called the police about an overgrown yard. On their own time, this is how APD captains and lieutenants responded.
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