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Santa Clara

15-Year-Olds Arrested for Strong-Arm Robbery Suspected in Similar Crimes

PALO ALTO — Three 15-year-old juveniles arrested for strong-arm robbery are suspected of committing similar crimes. They allegedly stole a man’s phone on January 28th and assaulted him when he

Alameda

2 Arrests Made for Stripping Copper Wiring from Inside Former Foundry

Photo: Roger W. Melz BERKELEY — Two individuals were arrested on suspicion of burglary for stripping copper wiring from inside a derelict foundry. Both suspects also have lengthy prior arrest

Contra Costa

Suspect Fleeing from Deputies Apprehended with a Helicopter Assist

Photo: Contra Costa County helicopter ANTIOCH — A suspect on probation fleeing from deputies on special patrol was arrested on January 24. The suspect was caught with assistance from a

Marin

Woman with 3 Outstanding Warrants Caught while Shoplifting Lingerie

SAN RAFAEL — A woman with a fondness for expensive lingerie and three outstanding warrants was arrested on January 22. She is suspected of shoplifting from at least two Victoria’s

Contra Costa

Man Arrested during Traffic Enforcement Stop on Suspicion of Murder

Photo: Jordan Martes Thompson ANTIOCH — A man who evaded police for one year was arrested during a traffic enforcement stop. The suspect was wanted in connection with a fatal

Contra Costa

Murder Suspect in Custody Following Months of Investigation

Photo: Jeffrey Van Vo SAN PABLO — A murder suspect is in custody following months of investigation. 22 year old Jeffrey Van Vo of Albany, was arrested January 17 on

Alameda

UC Berkeley Director Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

Photo: Jon Baincheckal BERKELEY — A University of California at Berkeley executive director was arrested last week on suspicion of possession of child pornography. His problems with the law are

Contra Costa

Fugitive Arrested for Attempted Murder during an Argument Last Year

Photo: Kevion Blocker ANTIOCH — A fugitive who alluded authorities earlier this month was apprehended on January 14. The suspect was wanted for an attempted murder during an argument last

Alameda

Bumbling Bank Robber Wearing a Gorilla Mask Leaves a Trail of Evidence

Photo: 1301 East 14th Street SAN LEANDRO — A bumbling bank robber who wore a gorilla mask was arrested after he left a trail of recorded video evidence. The suspect

Marin

Youth Football Coach Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

BOLINAS — A youth football coach has been arrested on suspicion of possessing child pornography. The suspect is being held in custody at Marin County Jail in lieu of $1