Crime & Safety

Gruesome Stabbing | Cold Case Arrest: Fremont, East Bay Crime News

Young girl drowns in creek; Caldecott Tunnel fire; Convicted sex offender arrested; DUI checkpoint results as another one is planned.

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

Felon Accused In Gruesome Stabbing Charged With Parole Violation

  • The Alameda County Sheriff's Office reports that The District Attorney's Office declined to file charges in the stabbing case.

Cold Case Homicide Arrest: Suspect Detained In SoCal

  • The suspect was transferred to Alameda County on Monday.

Convicted Sex Offender Arrested In Fremont

  • The felony offender had multiple warrants out for his arrest.

Young Girl Drowns In Fremont Creek

  • As officials release information about the drowning, they also issue a warning about swimming as a heat wave intensifies.

DUI Checkpoint Results In Arrest, Tickets

  • Another DUI checkpoint is planned for later this month.

Car Fire Blocks Caldecott Tunnel, Traps Vehicles Inside: CHP

  • CHP officers could not immediately enter the tunnel because they did not have proper breathing equipment.

Man Arrested on Gun, Drug Charges

  • Police say he is a convicted felon.

New Police Chief Appointed In East Bay City

  • Chief Angela Averiett has served as Interim Chief during the city's search.


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