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

Child Killed In Crash

• The driver suffered major injuries.

Teen Kidnapped, Raped At Gunpoint: Man Convicted

• The conviction comes 16 years after the teen was kidnapped near her high school.

Man Drowns In East Bay Creek

• The man was trying to cross Alameda Creek, near Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area, when he went under.

Stolen Vehicle Arrests Made: Police

• Police credit their automated license plate readers with alerting them to the stolen vehicle.

Assault Rifle, Handgun, Drugs Seized; Convicted Felon Arrested: Police

• The suspect has previous convictions for carjacking, kidnapping, robbery and drug sales, according to police.

Violence Breaks Out At UC Berkeley Palestinian Encampment

• Multiple injuries were reported.

Victim Hospitalized Following Assault

• Police report that one person has been taken into custody.

53 Storage Units Go Up In Flames

• The Monday morning blaze sent black smoke high into the air.

Residents Displaced By House Fire

• The fire broke out in a two story home Thursday night.

Car Fire Destroys Vehicle

• The fire was reported early Monday.

DA Charges Man In Shooting: Police

• The shooting happened on Channing Way.

Scammers Calling Residents, Police Warn

• The scammers claim that residents owe the City money for permits.