Crime & Safety

Home Invasion Ring | Fatal Plane Crash: East Bay Crime News

A resident was rescued from a house fire; police announce arrests in multiple violent crimes; abandoned boats are removed from marina.

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

Berkeley Resident Killed In Concord Plane Crash

The 75-year-old pilot crashed shortly after taking off Tuesday morning from Buchanan Field Airport.

Home Invasion, Burglary Ring Busted

The 4 suspects, all East Bay residents, are accused of crimes in 5 Bay Area cities.

Body Found In The Water Near The Oakland Coliseum

The body was recovered late Sunday afternoon.

Student Arrested For Making Online Violent Threats: Police

A replica gun with an extended magazine was located, according to the Fremont Police Department.

Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested: Alameda Police

The suspects are linked to two robberies in December.

Arrest Made In Berkeley Shooting

The suspect shot into an occupied home in Berkeley last March.

Stolen Vehicle Recovered, Suspect Arrested In San Leandro

Police report that they also recovered a loaded gun from the suspect.

'A Person Is Still Alive Today': Firefighters Commended For Rescue

After a "high-risk rescue" from a burning Walnut Creek home, the victim is still alive today, a fire official said.

$10K Worth Of Stolen Cigarettes Recovered; 3 Suspects Nabbed: Police

Police released a list of crimes submitted to the Alameda County District Attorney's Office for charging following the convenience store robbery.

Abandoned Boats Removed From The San Leandro Marina

The boats pose an environmental threat from petroleum products and some are used for criminal activity.


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