Crime & Safety
Bomb Threat; Boat Pirates; Mall Brawl: East Bay Crime Log
Help sought for woman missing for more than two years, fatal shootings and other police & fire news this week from East Bay.
EAST BAY, CA — The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across the East Bay.
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- Police are asking any community members with leads to call the department.
Police Ask For Help In Locating Woman Missing For 2 Years
- Rachel Palmer has not been contacted since June 2021.
CHP Investigating Fatal Collision On I-580 Near Castro Valley
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- The California Highway Patrol is asking witnesses or anyone with any information regarding the crash to step forward.
Alameda County Deputies Arrest 2 Suspected Of Attempted Bank Robbery, Hit-And-Run Of Teen
- Police were initially searching for an unknown male in a dark hoodie and mask who entered the Citibank on Paseo Grande on Monday.
Bomb Threat With Racial Undertones Made Against Oakland School
- Oakland police and Alameda County Sheriff's Office bomb squad responded Tuesday to Chabot Elementary School.
Boats Docked At Oakland Marina Being Targeted By Pirates
- "It's every week. Every week somebody's missing something," said marina resident Emmanuel Ievolella.
Emeryville Police Seek Person Of Interest In Large Brawl At Bay Street Mall
- Emeryville Police on Thursday released a photo of the person, who may be connected to a felony assault during the disturbance.
Outer Richmond Stunned By Killing Of Corner Store Worker
- Residents like Min are struggling to come to terms with the tragic death of Johannes Teweled, affectionately known as John.
Pen Heist Lands Pleasanton Man Behind Bars
- Authorities allege a 72-year-old man stole thousands of dollars worth of vintage and collectible pens during a showcase on the Peninsula.
Oakland Police: 1 Dead, 1 Injured In Early Morning Shooting Near Lake Merritt
- Officers responded and located the two victims. The Oakland resident was pronounced dead at the scene, Oakland police said.
Man Hit Standing On 580 West Of Dublin: CHP
- A car veered onto the right shoulder of 580 west of Dublin and hit the driver of another car early Sunday morning, CHP said.
BART Launches 'Not One More Girl' Campaign Against Sex Harassment
- The effort aims to improve transit-system safety for young passengers, particularly girls, and win back riders.
Berkeley Residents Asked To Respond To Disaster-Evacuation Survey
- Authorities plan to use the input to improve evacuation strategies during wildfires, tsunamis or other disasters.
Driver Stopped On Freeway Killed In Contra Costa Crash: CHP
- The driver died at the scene of the Bay Point crash, the California Highway Patrol said.
Man In Stolen F350 Overturns, Collides With 4 Cars: CHP
- Officers stopped pursuing the reckless driver but he continued for several miles until colliding with four cars in Lafayette, the CHP said.
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