Crime & Safety

Suspect On Bail Dies In Stolen Car Crash: East Bay Crime News

The DA's office was criticized by a judge and a police chief in separate cases; double murder case; sledgehammers used in store robbery.

Crime continues to plague local communities.
Crime continues to plague local communities. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

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

Pedestrian Killed In Collision Was Hit By A Bus

  • The crash last Thursday included additional vehicles that hit the man.

Police Plan Traffic Enforcement Operations To Protect Pedestrians

  • During National Pedestrian Safety Month, the San Leandro Police Department is focused on reducing crashes involving pedestrians.

2 Officers Accused In Manslaughter Death Have Charges Dismissed; Judge Says Prosecution "Rushed And Careless"

  • A judge agreed with attorneys for the officers, who argued that prosecutors missed the statute of limitations.

PD Criticizes DA For Denying Sentencing Enhancement Request

  • A man committed two violent robberies, but the DA denied a police chief's request for sentencing enhancements.

Ex-Alameda County Sheriff's Deputy Convicted Of Double Murder

  • Devin Williams was found guilty of going to the victims' house and killing them with his service weapon, officials said.

Suspect On Bail Dies In Crash: Reports

  • A man with an extensive criminal history accused of stealing a car was killed after crashing into a pole.

Man Convicted In Sophisticated East Bay Bank Takeover Scam: DA

  • The 23-year-old flew to another state to bilk a Bay Area resident out of nearly $20,000, the DA's Office said.

Sledgehammers Used In Jewelry Store Robbery: Police

  • One of the employees was injured in the robbery involving four masked suspects, police said.

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