Crime & Safety

2 Bystanders Shot | Christmas Fires: Union City, East Bay

An East Bay Hindu temple was vandalized; an armed mail thief was arrested; DUI checkpoint arrests; injured bystanders were good Samaritans.

Residents were displaced by a Christmas Day fire.
Residents were displaced by a Christmas Day fire. (Alameda County Fire Department)

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

2 Bystanders Shot During Robbery

  • The bystanders were shot while trying to help a crime victim.

Christmas Day Fire Displaces 3 San Leandro Residents

  • No injuries were reported.

5 Displaced In Christmas Morning Fire

  • The fire at a three-story Martinez building broke out at 8:44 a.m. on Christmas.

San Leandro Marina Fire Destroys Former Harbor Master's Office

  • The abandoned building is expected to be a total loss.

Newark Hindu Temple Vandalized

  • "Based on the content of the graffiti...the vandalism is being investigated as a possible hate crime."

Suspect Arrested For Hayward Mail Theft, Loaded Handgun

  • The person who reported the mail theft gave police a detailed description of the suspect's car.

2 Arrests, 21 Citations Issued At Berkeley DUI Checkpoint

  • Another checkpoint is scheduled for next month.

Update: Family Of Disoriented Elder Found In Fremont Notified

  • The 80-year-old man does not speak English and could not remember his address.

Ebony Alerts To Begin In January

  • Ebony Alerts will highlight missing Black children and young adults between the ages of 12 and 25.

Theft; Stolen Vehicles; DUI; Drugs: Newark Arrests

  • Newark Police made 10 arrests last week, double the previous week.


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