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Brothers Accused of Murdering Man after Arguing about Booze

Photo: Omar Domingo RICHMOND — Two brothers remain in police custody for allegedly beating to death another man last weekend—after arguing about buying some alcohol. Richmond police officers responded to

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3 Suspected Tool Thieves in Custody Following Freeway Chase

Photo: end of chase SAN RAMON — Three men were arrested following a high-speed police chase, which ended abruptly when the driver exited from a freeway and promptly crashed into

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Burglary Suspect Caught with Cash and Victim’s Identification

Photo: Paresh Patel MARTINEZ — The long arm of the law nabbed a burglary suspect about a quarter a mile away from a burglarized home—with the loot and victim’s identification

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Suspect Arrested Minutes after Shooting Incident Inside Home

Photo: Ramirez under arrest MARTINEZ — An outburst of gunfire put a sudden end to an argument between two individuals on a normally quiet residential street, as nearby residents were

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Surveillance Camera Spots Stolen Car, Suspect Caught Minutes Later

Photo: scene of Hurst’s crash DANVILLE — It seems like déjà vu for a suspect who was previously arrested twice for vehicle theft as he’s back in jail again on

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Driver Pursued by CHP Officers for 20 Miles Arrested for DUI

Photo: Police arresting Chavez-Ascencion PLEASANT HILL — A DUI suspect was arrested after leading California Highway Patrol officers on a high-speed chase for 20 miles,  beginning on the San Francisco

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Man Charged with Multiple Sex Crimes Being Held for $30 Million Bail

Photo: Thomas J. Pancoast SAN RAMON — The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office on March 23 charged a man with committing lewd and lascivious acts involving children and other

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Security Guard Arrested on Suspicion of Murdering Co-Worker

Photo: Hakim Madjour WALNUT CREEK — A security guard suspected of killing a co-worker at a construction site on the evening of March 8 was arrested and booked in jail,

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Residents Leave Spare Keys Outside for Busy Burglary Suspect

Photo: Michael Kemper WALNUT CREEK – A man suspected of committing four residential burglaries and stealing two vehicles was apprehended when he attempted to steal a third vehicle—all on the

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Police Arrest Driver Accused of Ramming into 3 Patrol Cars

Photo: Joseph Cormier, SFGate CONCORD — A routine traffic stop turned into a police chase that resulted in officers sustaining minor injuries and the damage of three patrol cars, rendering