Crime & Safety
3 Wind-driven Wildfires; 2 Homicides: Berkeley, East Bay Crime News
A bank was robbed at gunpoint, along with the bank's customers; a stolen work truck was quickly recovered; Silver Alert issued.
EAST BAY, CA — Here are some of the public safety stories impacting the East Bay this week:
Creek Fire Threatens Structures As 577 Acres Burns
The fire is east of Mission Peak Regional Preserve and north of Calaveras Reservoir. (See Map)
Alameda County Wildfire Burns 500 Acres
The wind-driven Flynn Fire in Alameda County sparked off Interstate Highway 580 just before 10 p.m. Thursday.
Point Fire Threatens Concord, Bay Point
Parts of Concord and Bay Point along Highway 4 were ordered to immediately evacuate Friday evening.
Man Shot To Death In Fremont
A man was shot to death Saturday in the Niles area of Fremont, police said.
Woman Fatally Shot In Fremont Saturday Night: Police
Despite efforts to save her, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Fremont Police Chief Addresses Homicides
With two homicides reported on Saturday, FPD Chief Sean Washington has written a letter to the community to reassure residents.
Hayward Man Arrested Following East Bay Homicide
He is accused in one of two Fremont homicides that happened Saturday.
Police Track Stolen Truck, Trailer To Oakland
San Leandro Police recovered the truck and trailer, along with about $30,000 in tools and a car stolen from another East Bay City.
East Bay Bank Robbed, Along With Customers
Three gunmen took items from customers and cash from tellers at a bank branch, police said.
Silver Alert Issued For Missing Man
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