Crime & Safety
DNA Cracks Cold Case + ATM Skimmer: East Bay Crime News
Ghost gun and more weapons seized; stabbing death arrest; spoof calls from police department; indecent exposure; warehouse fire.
EAST BAY, CA — Here are some of the stories making news over the past two weeks from East Bay police logs —
DNA Solves East Bay Cold Case Murder: Police
- The suspect has been linked to two other cases, according to authorities.
Man Arrested In Hayward Stabbing Death
- The victim was a 67-year-old man.
Man Arrested For Indecent Exposure at UC Berkeley Frat House
- A 36-year-old man has been charged with indecent exposure after he allegedly entered a UC Berkeley frat house and exposed his genitals.
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Ghost Gun Seized, 2 Arrests In Union City
- A traffic stop led to the discovery of the gun and the arrests.
Man Arrested, Gun With Extended Magazine Seized
- A San Leandro police officer made a traffic stop that resulted in a weapons arrest.
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2 Alameda Women Arrested Following Grand Theft: Police
- Police recovered $1,300 in stolen merchandise, credit alert employee.
Major Drug Haul, Mostly Fentanyl: Sheriff's Office Photo
- The Alameda County Sheriff's Office announced a major drug bust this month including 9 arrests.
Lyft Driver In Fremont Pepper Sprayed During Dispute
- Police in Fremont say one person was arrested after a Lyft driver was sprayed with pepper spray during a dispute with a customer.
Police Seek Public's Help Finding Alameda County Missing Man
- Have you seen him? Police in San Leandro are asking the public's help in locating a missing 28-year-old named Daniel Villalobos.
Mercedes Reported Stolen In Newark
- The car was stolen on Monday, according to police.
Fremont Police Issue Warning About Spoofed Calls
- "They are pretending to be calling from the Fremont Police Department Non-Emergency Line."
East Bay Police Looking For Man Suspected In ATM 'Skimmer' Scam
- A skimmer is a machine that is installed on a credit/debit card reader and collects a person's card number and pin information.
Vehicle Theft, Burglaries, Grand Theft: Newark Police Investigations
- Police have multiple felony and misdemeanor cases underway.
Fire Breaks Out At Vacant Warehouse In Alameda
- The fire was apparently burning at a vacant warehouse on the old Naval Air Station and producing a large cloud of black smoke.
UCPD Officers Honored For Efforts To Stop Drunk Driving
- Kenny Evoniuk and Tyler Cox both received awards.
Alameda Police Educating Drivers About Danger Of Vehicle Burglaries
- Officers are leaving flyers on vehicles that appear vulnerable to break-ins.
Register Your San Leandro Home, Business Surveillance Camera System
- You could help police solve a crime in your neighborhood by telling police about your surveillance cameras.
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