Crime & Safety

4 Rescued From Burning Building: East Bay Crime News

A woman was arrested for drilling a hole in a gas tank; deadly crash; teen extorted over nude pictures; arrests for homicide, police chase.

Four people had to be rescued from this fire in Cherryland.
Four people had to be rescued from this fire in Cherryland. (Alameda County Fire Department)

EAST BAY, CA — Here are some of the public safety stories impacting the East Bay this week —

1 Dead, 4 Hurt In Weekend Crash

The 3-vehicle wreck happened on Cherry Street near Mowry Avenue

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4 People Rescued From Burning Apartment Building

Firefighters from Alameda County Fire Department responded to the fire.

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Newark Shooting, Police Chase: 1 Arrest, 1 Suspect Flees

The fleeing suspects hit another vehicle, injuring the innocent driver.

Union City Attempted Homicide Suspect Arrested

The man was wanted for an assault that happened in March.

Woman Drills Hole In Gas Tank To Steal Gas: Police

It happened in the middle of the night.

Man Charged With Hate Crime For Fremont Fast Food Rant

Cell phone video posted online showed the man making religious slurs and derogatory comments.

Suspect Arrested In Berkeley After Police Serve 'High Risk' Warrant

One person was arrested after a high-risk search and arrest warrant related to gun violence was served on the unidentified suspect.

Homeless Encampment Fire In Fremont

The fire was reported around 7 p.m. Monday.

Livermore Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Extorting Minor For Nude Pics

Aidan Worley, 22, was arrested Aug. 19 on suspicion of coercing a minor to appear in pornographic images.

Teen Hospitalized, Student Arrested Following Shooting At Oakland School

The child was transported to an area hospital and is in stable condition, according to authorities.

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