Posts From Jim Emerson
Former KTVU News Anchor Crashes before his Arrest on Suspicion of DUI
OAKLAND — A former TV news anchor is making his own news for getting in trouble with the law and at his job. Frank W. Sommerville, 63 of Oakland,
Juvenile Arrested for Social Media Post Threatening a Middle School
SAN RAFAEL — A juvenile was arrested for allegedly posting threats against persons at James B. Davidson Middle School. Threats traced back to the suspect were posted via social media
Increased Downtown Patrols Net Another Suspect in Organized Store Robberies
WALNUT CREEK — Increased patrols are being conducted downtown in response to organized store robberies—and another suspect was arrested during one such patrol. The woman arrested has prior arrests for
Plumber Faces Vandalism Charges for Pouring Acid in a Landscaping Planter
Photo: Farman about to do his deed SAN RAFAEL— A plumber with prior arrests for vandalism was taken into custody again for allegedly pouring acid inside a landscaping planter. The
Suspect in Custody on Suspicion of Setting Fires Inside Walnut Creek Library
WALNUT CREEK — A man suspected of setting fires inside the Walnut Creek Library and elsewhere downtown is in custody. Police and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Man Faces Charges for Wild Driving Against Bay Bridge Traffic and 3 Crashes
OAKLAND — A man faces charges for a wild Sunday drive at the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. A tow truck reported stolen sped through the toll plaza and nearby
Robbery and Carjacking Suspect Remains in Custody in Lieu of $1.2 Million Bond
“SAN RAMON — Philander R. Johnson is being held in custody in lieu of $1,240,000 bond for two carjackings following a hardware store robbery. The 30-year-old resident of Antioch has
Suspect in Custody for Vehicle Theft and Parole Violation for $250,000 Bond
TIBURON — California Highway Patrol officers detained a man later arrested by Tiburon police. The suspect is being held on open charges, including vehicle theft and an outstanding warrant for
Girlfriend Arrested for Attempted Murder, Resulting in her Boyfriend’s Paralysis
PINOLE — A 26-year-old woman with a lengthy rap sheet is behind county bars again. Denishia Pannessa Ann Griffin who lives in Richmond was booked for attempted murder of her
Prolific Offender Arrested for a Shooting at Aquatic Park, Drugs and Weapons
Phot0: seized from Disburke BERKELEY — U.S. Marshals and Berkeley detectives arrested a prolific offender wanted for a shooting that occurred at Aquatic Park. The 37-year-old victim was pistol whipped