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Man Faces Charges for Supermarket Assault with a Semiautomatic Firearm

By Jim Emerson BRENTWOOD — A man faces multiple charges for an assault of a supermarket customer. Giovanny O. Gomez, 28, of Antioch, allegedly brandished a semiautomatic firearm at a

Contra Costa

Man with a Loaded Firearm Arrested Outside Grocery Store

By Jim Emerson BRENTWOOD — Trouble found a young man who parked his car outside a grocery store. He was caught was carrying a stolen loaded firearm. Michael W. Sherman,

News Sonoma

Driver Arrested after Fleeing from Rohnert Park to San Rafael

By Jim Emerson ROHNERT PARK — A driver pursued from Rohnert Park to San Rafael is in custody ineligible for release on bond, pending further review. Casey J. Beck, 36,

Contra Costa

Suspects Arrested Following a Pursuit from Oakley to Hercules

Photo: Stock Image By Jim Emerson OAKLEY— Officers arrested two suspects who fled from Oakley to Hercules in a stolen vehicle. A police pursuit began after an Oakley officer spotted

Contra Costa News

Suspect Arrested for a Shooting, Firearms Manufacturing and Sales

Photo: Stock Image By Jim Emerson PITTSBURG — Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested one suspect implicated in a shooting at the county fairgrounds in Antioch. At least

Alameda News

Man in Custody for Murder of his Wife on Interstate 580

Photo: Stock Image By Jim Emerson OAKLAND — A man remains in custody ineligible for release on bond for allegedly murdering his wife. Nathaniel McCowan, a 49-year-old unemployed Oakland resident,

Marin News

Suspects Face Charges for Voluntary Manslaughter in Drug Overdose Death

Photo: Stock Image By Jim Emerson CORTE MADERA — Two suspects face manslaughter and narcotics-related charges in connection with a drug overdose death. Raul A. Beltran, 25, and Olivia N.

Contra Costa News

Two Men Arrested for Thefts of Golf Carts

Photo: Stock Image By Jim Emerson BRENTWOOD — Two men who allegedly stole two golf carts have been placed under arrest. Ryan L. Freedle, 38 of Antioch, and Michael A.

Alameda News

Suspected Rapist Held in Custody in Lieu of $315,000 Bond

By Jim Emerson BERKELEY — Twelve charges have been filed against a man for allegedly raping a woman who accepted a ride from him on December 15. The suspect identified

Contra Costa

Suspect Fleeing on a Bicycle Didn’t Pedal Fast Enough

By Jim Emerson BRENTWOOD — A burglary suspect attempting to flee on a bicycle was unable to pedal fast enough to get away from police. The suspect who was ultimately