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Alameda

Suspect Arrested for a Shooting near Berkeley/Oakland City Limits

– By Jim Emerson BERKELEY, CA — A suspect implicated in a shooting was arrested at her Berkeley residence, near the Oakland city limits. Sabrina T. Valadez-Rios, 29, was booked

Marin

Homeless Woman Arrested in Connection with a Fire behind Novato Skatepark

– By Jim Emerson NOVATO, CA — A homeless woman with prior arrests on her record has been arrested again—this time she allegedly started a fire. Jamee R. Newkirk, 60,

News

Two Women Arrested for Allegedly Targeting Elders with Telephone Scams

– by Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL, CA — Two women have been arrested on suspicion targeting elderly victims in Marin County with telephone scams. The suspects are Heydi del Carmen

Marin

Bay Area Couple Arrested for Allegedly Selling Drugs to Undercover Detectives

– by Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL, CA — Detectives from the Marin County Sheriff’s Office arrested a couple for allegedly selling illicit drugs in Marin County. Philip R. Gardner, 30,

Contra Costa

Arrests Made for Attempted Murders at a Downtown Concord Parking Garage

– by Jim Emerson CONCORD, CA — Three suspects have been arrested in connection with three attempted murders at a parking garage in downtown Concord. Three victims who were shot

Contra Costa

Man Charged for Murders of His Wife and Mother-in-Law

– by Jim Emerson WALNUT CREEK, CA — Howard C. Wang, a 43-year-old Walnut Creek resident, faces life in prison if he convicted of murdering his wife and mother-in-law. Wang

Marin

Man Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing a Pedestrian at Del Prado Shopping Center

– by Jim Emerson NOVATO, CA  — A man with prior arrests for carrying a knife and/or dagger was arrested again this month—this time he allegedly stabbed a pedestrian. Anthony

Contra Costa

Brentwood Man Arrested on Kidnapping and Attempted Murder Charges

– by Jim Emerson ANTIOCH, CA — Detectives with the Antioch Police Department recently arrested man who allegedly kidnapped and shot a woman in Antioch earlier this month. The suspect,

Alameda

Suspected Drug Trafficker Arrested – 3 Kilograms of Cocaine and Firearms Recovered

– by Jim Emerson DUBLIN, CA — A suspected drug trafficker was arrested and 3 kilograms of cocaine were recovered, along with three firearms. The suspect identified as Dominic J.

Contra Costa

Men with a Loaded Firearm Arrested at a Sideshow near Antioch Marina

– by Jim Emerson ANTIOCH, CA  — A driver and passenger arrested at a sideshow earlier this month find themselves in bigger trouble—for carrying a loaded firearm. Jose Martinez, 31,