Crime & Safety

Woman Killed Outside Restaurant | Retail Theft Crackdown: Newark

Patrol officers seized gun from a parolee; 2 men were gunned down in Fremont; local police departments receive state grants: East Bay Brief.

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

Fremont Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Injured: Suspect Charged

The accused killer has a long rap sheet.

Man Arrested For Killing Woman Outside San Leandro Restaurant

CHP officers arrested a man for allegedly killing the woman outside a Chili's Bar & Grill.

Union City Stabbing Victim Left In 'Critical, But Stable Condition'

An attempted murder investigation into the stabbing continues as police ask witnesses to come forward.

Retail Theft Bust Nets $350K In Stolen Items: CHP

A task force recovered more than $350,000 in stolen merchandise while executing several search warrants this month, officials said.

Fremont Council Approves $2.5M Grant In Effort To Combat Retail Theft

The funding will support multiple strategies to alleviate impacts retail theft has had on businesses within the city.

Police Officers Arrest Parolee, Seize Gun

The officers also seized suspected narcotics from the suspect.

Berkeley Police Awarded $269k Grant For Traffic Enforcement Programs

The Office of Traffic Safety's Traffic Enforcement Program grant will increase safety on roads, officials say.

Union City Police Awarded $120k Grant For Traffic Enforcement Programs

The Office of Traffic Safety's Traffic Enforcement Program grant will increase safety on roads, officials say.

Newark Police Receive $68,000 Grant

The program will run through September of next year.


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