Crime & Safety

Wrong-Way Crash | Woman Kills Mom: East Bay Crime News

East Bay man arrested for wild crime spree; stolen vehicles are recovered; body recovered from San Francisco Bay; unprovoked attacks.

Police made arrests in several cases this week.
Police made arrests in several cases this week. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

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

Wrong-Way Driver Blamed For Deadly Crash That Caused Gridlock

  • I-580 was at a standstill for hours during Tuesday's morning commute. Police say the driver was running from police following a theft.

Berkeley Woman Stabbed To Death, Daughter Arrested: Reports

  • The suspect was arrested following Sunday's death.

Man's Body Recovered From Water Off Alameda

  • He slipped underwater while swimming last Friday.

Unresponsive Person Rescued Near Creek

  • Alameda County Firefighters carried the victim to safety on Monday.

Suspect Arrested In Unprovoked Attacks

  • The most recent attacks happened at the beach.

Alameda Police Recover 3 Stolen Vehicles

  • Automated license plate reader notifications alerted police who then turned to store loss prevention teams for help.

CA Investigator Of The Year Is From The East Bay

  • His unit specializes in investigating sexual assaults and other sensitive crimes.

Fremont Man Accused In Weekend Crime Spree, Car Chase

  • Police allege a man broke into homes, stole two cars and led officers on a chase across county lines after robbing a Macy's in Corte Madera.


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