Crime & Safety
Fatal House Fire; Chopper Crash: Piedmont Area, East Bay Crime Log
Fentanyl, heroin & $139K seized, DNA on shirt leads to robbery suspect, "kids" edibles and other police & fire news this week from East Bay.

EAST BAY, CA — The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across the East Bay.
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- The man, 75, was assaulted & robbed after leaving Newark bank in July 2020. DNA left on his shirt during attack results in arrest this week.
4 Parked At H.S. Arrested With Fentanyl, Heroin & $139K: ALCO Sheriff
- The four suspects were in a car at a West Oakland high school when arrested Tuesday, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said.
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- Rosalinda Reynado, 80, and Salvador Reynado, 85, perished from injuries sustained in the early Monday blaze, officials said.
Armed Driver Hits Woman, Yanks Her In Car, Pulled Over, Arrested: UCPD
- The convoluted incident was unraveled by Union City police after initial report logged of a motorist hitting a pedestrian, officials said.
- The blazes were put out with minimal spread, the Alameda County Fire Department said.
Contra Costa Sheriff's Office To Add 34 Positions
- The new deputy and sergeant positions will increase patrols and services in underserved parts of the county.
- The crash happened at a PG&E training facility Wedneday morning.
Martinez Man Arrested In Fairfield Homicide
- Fairfield police announced the arrest of a 51-year-old Martinez man in connection with a fatal shooting.
2 Arrested In Connection With Fatal Berkeley Shooting: Cops
- One of the suspects was identified as, Linetta Head, a 73-year-old Berkeley woman, police said.
Tri-Valley Catalytic Converter Thief Arrested In Livermore: Police
- Police say the man was pulled over on I-580 with multiple warrants out for his arrest and was driving with a suspended license for a DUI.
Edibles Marketed To Children Seized In Dublin: Police
- Police say the marijuana edibles look like snack foods.
- The Oakland Police Department said its gunshot detection system alerted officers to the incident.
Man Shot, Killed On Grizzly Peak Boulevard In Oakland
- The individual was found near the overlook area, officials said.
Mysterious Shooting At Sunvalley Mall Prompts Investigation
- The shooting occurred late Saturday night.
8-Year-Old Walnut Creek Boy Found Safe
- The youth was reported missing Thursday by the Walnut Creek Police Department.
Pinole Police Identify Suspect In Bowling Alley Shooting
- Police asked anyone with information on Sirjantz Moliga's whereabouts to call the Pinole Police Department.
- Video shows the large fire reaching the second story of the home Monday morning.
Four Arrested, 13 Cited At Berkeley DUI Checkpoint: Cops
- The checkpoint was held from 9 p.m. April 29 until 1:30 a.m. the next day at San Pablo Avenue near Cedar Street.
Alameda Police Arrest Suspect For 2021 Gunfire On Santa Clara Avenue
- Alameda police collaborated with Oakland PD to identify the suspect, officials said.
Union City PD Names Officer Of The Year
- Congratulations to Manny Leon, senior officer with the Union City Police Department!
Driver Plows Into Alameda County Sheriff's Patrol Vehicle
- Police suspect alcohol was a factor when a driver ran a red light at high speed and crashed into an Alameda County Sheriff's patrol vehicle.
1 Dead, 4 Injured In Contra Costa Rollover Crash; DUI Suspected
- The driver in the crash on state Highway 4 was arrested on suspicion of DUI and hospitalized with major injuries, the CHP said.
2nd Sideshow Car Impounded In Livermore
- Police continue to send a message about cracking down on reckless driving.
Fremont PD Gifts Teddy Bears To Local Hospitals For Nurses' Week
- The stuffed bears are made from actual Fremont Police Department uniforms.
'Seasonal Fire Danger Is Upon Us': Con Fire Returns To Full Response
- "Forecasts are for above-normal significant wildland fire potential from May through August for the Bay Area."
Arrest Made In Organized Bay Area Retail Theft Ring: CHP
- Over $700,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered from an East Bay home and a storage facility, the California Highway Patrol said.
- During National Bicycle Safety Month, Fremont police will be conducting traffic safety operations to protect cyclists.
Teen Charged In I-580 Death Of Livermore Woman
- An Oakley man has been charged with killing a 73-year-old woman following a crash in February in Livermore.
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