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Alameda Breaking News

Stolen Vehicle Suspect Arrested Following Police Chase along Interstate 580 in Oakland

– By Jim Emerson OAKLAND, CA — Tevaris Sweat, 30 of Oakland, was arrested on March 2, following a high-speed pursuit of a stolen vehicle. The 2022 Kia Forte with

Contra Costa

Man in Custody Accused of Attempted Murder of a Sheriff’s Deputy

– By Jim Emerson OAKLEY, CA — A man accused of attempting to kill a Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office deputy was transferred from a hospital to jail on February

Contra Costa

Two Bank Robbery Suspects Apprehended in Lafayette

– By Jim Emerson LAFAYETTE, CA — A multi-agency collaboration culminated in the arrests of two bank robbery suspects on February 17. Jarmaya Tillman, 23, of Antioch, and Allen Foster,

Marin

Suspect Arrested for a Triple Shooting in Marin City that Killed One Victim

– By Jim Emerson MARIN CITY, CA — A man was arrested following a triple shooting at the Golden Gate Village public housing complex in Marin City on February 15.

Alameda

Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting His Neighbor on Valentine’s Day

– By Jim Emerson BERKELEY, CA — Police arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting his neighbor in the laundry room of an apartment building. Ahmad Lutfi, 34, was arrested

Alameda

One Home Invasion Suspect in Custody, Second Suspect Sought

– By Jim Emerson BERKELEY, CA  — Police detectives are still searching for a second suspect involved in a home invasion and shooting last month. One suspect arrested on February

Alameda

Transient Arrested Again After Violent Shell Gas Station Robbery Attempt in Berkeley

– By Jim Emerson BERKELEY, CA — A transient troublemaker in-and-out of jail frequently was arrested again this month in Berkeley. Ronald Smith, 32, remains in custody at Alameda County

Marin

$160K Recovered After Investigation Links Bank Insider to Marin County Robberies

– By Jim Emerson NOVATO, CA — Multiple investigations coalesced in arrests of three suspects implicated in robberies of bank customers who withdrew large sums of cash. One of the

Alameda

Fugitive Arrested for Attempted Murder of a San Francisco Officer

– By Jim Emerson OAKLAND, CA — A fugitive pursued from San Francisco to Oakland remains in custody at Alameda County Santa Rita Jail. Joseph C. Willis, 26, of San

Marin News

Four Suspects Arrested in Novato: Allegedly Ransacked a Vacant House and Vandalized Vehicles

– By Jim Emerson NOVATO, CA — Three men and a 17-year-old male allegedly ransacked a vacant house in Novato, and vandalized nearby vehicles with spray paint. The four suspects