Gruesome Stabbing; Cold Case Arrest: San Leandro, East Bay Crime News

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

Felon Accused In Gruesome Stabbing Charged With Parole Violation

• The Alameda County Sheriff's Office reports that The District Attorney's Office declined to file charges in the stabbing case.

Cold Case Homicide Arrest: Suspect Detained In SoCal

• The suspect was transferred to Alameda County on Monday.

Convicted Sex Offender Arrested In East Bay

• The felony offender had multiple warrants out for his arrest.

Young Girl Drowns In East Bay Creek

• As officials release information about the drowning, they also issue a warning about swimming as a heat wave intensifies.

DUI Checkpoint Results In Arrest, Tickets

• Another DUI checkpoint is planned for later this month.

Car Fire Blocks Caldecott Tunnel, Traps Vehicles Inside: CHP

• CHP officers could not immediately enter the tunnel because they did not have proper breathing equipment.

Berkeley Man Arrested on Gun, Drug Charges

• Police say he is a convicted felon.

San Leandro Has A New Police Chief

• Chief Angela Averiett has served as Interim Chief during the city's search.