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Contra Costa

Man in Custody on Suspicion of Attempted Murder of a Woman in Antioch

By Jim Emerson ANTIOCH, CA — Raymond L. Greene, 30, of Antioch, remains in custody ineligible for release on bond on suspicion of attempted murder. Antioch police detectives placed Greene

Contra Costa

Suspect in Custody for Assault of Dog Walkers near Bayfront Park

By Jim Emerson PINOLE, CA — Police recently arrested a suspect in connection with two brutal assaults in May near Bayfront Park in Pinole. Miguel A. Patino, 27 of Richmond,

Alameda

Social Media Monitoring Leads to Arrest for Drugs and Fireworks

By Jim Emerson LIVERMORE, CA — A man, being monitored online, was arrested in May for possession of a controlled substance and illegal fireworks. Juan Carlos Cruz Jr., 18, of

Marin

Hardware Store Burglary Suspect in Custody

By Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL — An unemployed man was arrested on suspicion of committing multiple hardware store burglaries in San Rafael. Shahkir A. Ahmadzai, 29, of Hayward, was booked

Contra Costa

Traffic Stop Leads to Charges for Drugs and Firearm Possession

By Jim Emerson BRENTWOOD — A wayward driver faces multiple charges involving illicit drugs and firearm possession, following a traffic stop in Brentwood. Michael J. Woodruff, 42, a resident of

Alameda

Fleeing Burglary Suspect Has 34 Prior Arrests on His Record

By Jim Emerson FREMONT, CA — A suspect with multiple prior convictions was arrested for residential burglary and attempted arson after fleeing from police. The suspect is 39-year-old Michael C.

Alameda

Shooting Suspect in Custody in Lieu of $260,000 Bond

By Jim Emerson CASTRO VALLEY, CA — Alameda County Sheriff’s Office deputies recovered firearms and arrested a suspect implicated in a Castro Valley shooting. Donovan T. Wright, 28, of Oakland,

Contra Costa

Suspected Gang Member in Custody on Murder Charges

By Jim Emerson ANTIOCH, CA  — A suspected gang member has been arrested and charged for allegedly murdering a man out for a walk with his dog. The suspect Darnel

Alameda

Suspects Implicated in Burglary and Home Invasion Robbery

By Jim Emerson SAN LEANDRO, CA — Police apprehended three suspects who allegedly fled from a burglary in progress on May 15. The suspects all from Oakland are Javier Romero-Flores,

California Contra Costa

Brothers Arrested for Gang-Related Stabbings in Concord

By Jim Emerson CONCORD, CA  — Two brothers from Fairfield were arrested for gang-related stabbings in Concord, which sent two victims to hospitals. Ramon M. Cobos, 22, remains behind bars