Crime & Safety

Fiery Crash; Stolen Loot; Homicide Arrests: East Bay Crime

A swatting prompted a school lockdown; house fire safely extinguished; firefighters deploy to Florida.

Recovered stolen loot.
Recovered stolen loot. (Alameda County Sheriff's Office)

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

Driver Dies In Fiery Crash Into Building

  • The crash prompted the evacuation of residents.

Stolen Loot Worth Thousands Recovered From DUI Vehicle: ACSO

  • The suspect has an extensive criminal history, and "we believe the merchandise is associated with organized retail crime."

Arrest Made In 3-Month-Old Homicide

  • The killing took place in July.

2 Arrested In Connection With June Homicide In San Leandro

  • The suspects were apprehended near Ashland Youth Center.

Swatting Incident Prompts Shelter-In-Place At High School

  • Police determined the threat was false after a thorough search of the campus.

East Bay Crash Injures 1

  • Firefighters extricated the victim from the vehicle.

Firefighters Extinguish House Fire

  • The fire was reported Saturday morning.

2 Firefighters Deploy To Florida

  • The firefighters are part of a California task force assisting in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.

Police Urge Caution For National Pedestrian Safety Month

  • Drivers are reminded to slow down and be alert as pedestrian deaths remain high.

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