Crime & Safety
3-Alarm Fire | Armed Intruder: San Leandro, East Bay Crime News
Shooting suspect arrested in homeless encampment; thieves bust cases, ransack a jewelry store; pair wearing ski masks stopped, arrested.
EAST BAY, CA — Here are some of the public safety stories impacting the East Bay this week:
Massive Fire Guts East Bay Public Market
The building is considered a total loss after a 3-alarm fire.
East Bay AR-15 Shooting: Suspect Arrested
The suspect was taken into custody and his weapon seized at a homeless encampment, according to the sheriff's office.
Armed Man Broke Into East Bay Home, Pointed Gun At Family: Police
Police allege the man pointed a handgun at a mother and one of her young children after forcing his way inside the home.
Police Stop Ski Mask-Wearing Pair, Both Arrested
Police say they seized weapons, burglary tools, drugs and drug paraphernalia during the arrests, including a convicted felon.
$30,000 Worth Of UC Berkeley Property Stolen
The goods were stolen from a warehouse surrounded by imposing gates and a tall, barbed wire fence.
Thieves Ransack East Bay Jewelry Store
At least a dozen suspects were involved in the organized retail crime.
Alameda-Based Coast Guard Cutter Offloads $468M Worth of Cocaine
The drugs were seized from drug smugglers in international waters.
Suspect Arrested Clearing 9 Burglaries: Police
The suspect was briefly barricaded in an RV in Oakland.
Alameda County Receives $335K To Fight Wage Theft
The City of Oakland and Contra Costa County also received grants. See the full Bay Area list.
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