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Alameda Breaking News

Kidnapping Suspects Arrested at Bay Bridge Tolls – Mother and Baby Rescued

– By Jim Emerson OAKLAND, CA — Suspects arrested at the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge toll plaza allegedly kidnapped a mother and baby. Messiah K. Mayfield, 24, and Adajah M.

Marin

Youth Basketball Coach Arrested on Suspicion of Drug Trafficking

– By Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL, CA — A youth basketball coach remains in custody at Marin County Jail in lieu of $130,000 bond, following his arrest on April 29.

Alameda

Two Suspects Arrested for a Murder on Mulberry Street – A Third Suspect Remains at Large

By Jim Emerson NEWARK — Two suspects were arrested on May 6 for a murder on Mulberry Street in Newark. Albert “AJ” Sanchez-Hernandez, 27, of Newark, and Raina Capuchin, 30,

Alameda

Sting Operation Nets Arrests of 3 Suspects for Child Sexual Exploitation

– By Jim Emerson NEWARK, CA  — A multi-agency sting operation involving child sexual exploitation resulted in arrests of three men on April 28. Newark police announced in a press

Marin

Vehicle Burglary Suspect Implicated in Multiple Crimes in Marin County

– By Jim Emerson CORTE MADERA, CA — Brian Jordan, 42, was identified as a suspect in a vehicle burglary, but Jordan quickly became a suspect in a bigger investigation.

Contra Costa

Federal Agents Arrest Rapper ‘Weez Gotti’ at His North Richmond Residence

By Jim Emerson NORTH RICHMOND, CA— A coordinated operation between U.S. Marshals and Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office culminated in the April 22 arrest of a North Richmond-based rapper. Luis

Marin

Juvenile Accused of Vehicular Manslaughter, DUI Causing Injuries

by Jim Emerson NOVATO, CA  — A 17-year-old male juvenile arrested on April 20 is accused of vehicular manslaughter, and felony DUI causing injuries. The suspect and his four teenage

Alameda

Repeat Offender Faces New Charges in Targeted East Oakland Shooting

– By Jim Emerson OAKLAND, CA  — A repeat offender faces new charges involving a targeted shooting at a driver in the San Antonio neighborhood of East Oakland. Dadisi Lee,

Alameda

Convicted Felon Charged in Fatal West Oakland Shooting

By Jim Emerson OAKLAND, CA  — A convicted felon was arrested on April 23 for a murder in West Oakland on the 1800 block of Wood Street. Tyrone Gobar, 55,

Contra Costa

Suspect Arrested for Attempted Murder Near Oakley – Victim in Critical Condition

By Jim Emerson OAKLEY, CA  — Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested James O’Bryan, 60, on suspicion of attempted murder of a victim in critical condition. O’Bryan was booked