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Man Accused of Murdering his Homeless Girlfriend Outside Church

Photo: Grace Lao Lutheran Church RICHMOND — A man suspected of beating his girlfriend to death was arrested on suspicion of murder. The victim was evidently down on her luck

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Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested Across from El Cerrito Police Station

Photo: Freddy Penate-Melara EL CERRITO — A 42-year-old man is in custody for  an attempted sexual assault on two young girls. The suspect was arrested across the street from the

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Robot Assists in Arrest of Driver who Crashes into Police Car

Photo: Francisco Lima WALNUT CREEK — For a man who is no stranger to handcuffs, his latest arrest was a more high-tech experience for him. This time a police robot

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County EMS Chief Faces Embezzlement and Drug Charges

MARTINEZ — A Contra Costa County official arrested earlier this month is facing felony and misdemeanor charges. The county EMS chief is accused of embezzlement and possession of controlled substances.

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Transient Arrested for Multiple Burglaries and Stealing Firearms

Photo: Zaragoza and items he stole OAKLEY — A transient was arrested last weekend on suspicion of committing multiple burglaries, and among other things stealing firearms. Residences and vehicles were

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4 Agencies Help Pinole Police Arrest Fleeing Burglary Suspects

PINOLE — Four other law enforcement agencies assisted Pinole Police in capturing three fleeing burglary suspects. However, a fourth suspect remains at large. Officers from Pinole PD were first to

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2 Men Arrested in Ongoing Child Pornography Investigations

Photo: Francisco Perez MARTINEZ — Two men were arrested as part of ongoing investigation into child pornography in Contra Costa County. Authorities are seeking help from the public as these

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Swift Investigation Leads to Arrest of Murder Suspect in One Day

Photo: Motel 6 in Fairfield CROCKET— A swift murder investigation resulted in an arrest in one day. Authorities apprehended a suspect several hours after a corpse was found on the

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Pharmacy Director Accused of Armed Robbery at CVS Pharmacy

Photo: Jonathan Szkotak MARTINEZ — A pharmacy director for the Alameda Alliance of Health is accused of committing an armed robbery at a CVS Pharmacy. The suspect potentially could lose

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Police Catch Man with Help from a Firetruck Ladder and an Airplane

Photo: Villatoro surrenders CONCORD — There was high drama last weekend, when police arrived at an apartment complex to serve a pair of arrest warrants. One individual fled from an