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Contra Costa News

Carjacking Suspect Held in Custody in Lieu of $150,000 Bond

  by Jim Emerson SAN RAMON — A man remains in custody in connection with a carjacking at a car wash in San Ramon. Richard A. Weatherford Jr. 28, of

Alameda

BART Passengers Arrested for Stabbing Attack, Attempted Murder

  By Jim Emerson OAKLAND  —  BART police regularly remove violent passengers and passengers with outstanding warrants from the transit system. Two recent examples involve arrests for a stabbing attack

Alameda News

Fisherman Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing a Windsurfer

Photo: Stock Image By Jim Emerson BERKELEY — Police arrested a fisherman for allegedly stabbing a windsurfer during a fracas at Shorebird Park. The suspect is 31-year-old Jimmy Ray Ellis,

Contra Costa News

Intruder Arrested after Fleeing from a Residence

By Jim Emerson DANVILLE — An intruder carrying a knife entered a couple’s residence during the predawn hours of September 1. The intruder confronted a man who lives there, while

Alameda

Suspects in Custody Charged for a Shooting on Interstate 880

By Jim Emerson HAYWARD — Two Hayward residents in custody face multiple charges for a freeway shooting in August. Maria R. Martinez, 43, and Elias N. Jimenez, 22, are behind

Contra Costa News

Traffic Stop Nets Arrests of 3 Felons for Firearms Possession

By Jim Emerson BRENTWOOD —Three previously convicted felons—two adults and one juvenile on probation— were arrested following a traffic stop. Evidently, driving around with an expired vehicle registration attracted a

Marin News

Registered Sex Offender Arrested for Stalking 3 Women

By Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL — A parolee released from Marin County Jail was arrested again the following day. Willie J. Clinton-Jones, 44, a registered sex offender, allegedly stalked three

Alameda News

Suspect in Custody for Armed Robbery, Shooting at a Convenience Store

By Jim Emerson SAN LEANDRO — A suspect with prior arrests and convictions is in custody at Alameda County Santa Rita Jail ineligible for release on bond. San Leandro Police

Alameda News

Organized Retail Theft Suspect Rented Oakland Warehouse Space

By Jim Emerson OAKLAND — The California Highway Patrol Retail Crime Task Force arrested a suspected member of a retail theft ring operating in the Bay Area. CHP officers assisted

Marin

Suspect Apprehended in Idaho for 1973 Marin County Murder

SAN RAFAEL — An Idaho resident in custody awaits extradition to Marin County for a murder that happened more than 50 years ago. A young mother was raped and murdered