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Contra Costa

Security Guard Suspected of Being in Cahoots in Armed Robbery

Photo: Vincent Timmons and Gary Dillahunty CONCORD — A former security guard and another man suspected of being in cahoots have been arrested for an armed robbery. They allegedly robbed

Alameda

Homeless Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Dog Walker

Photo: scene of the crime BERKELEY — A homeless man is accused of sexually assaulting and robbing a dog walker near a park. The man was taken into custody on

Contra Costa

Two Men Arrested for Pimping, One Woman Convicted for Pimping

Photo: Mychal D. Nelson RICHMOND — A special law enforcement unit dubbed Bravo is targeting human trafficking crimes. So far this month, two men were arrested on suspicion of pimping

Contra Costa

2 Suspects in Custody as Murder and Assault Investigations Continue

Photo: crime scene BAY POINT— Two suspects remain in custody, as authorities investigate possible links between a murder and a separate assault. Both crimes occurred within less than a half

Alameda

Homeless Man Arrested 13 Times is Back on the Streets Again

Photo: Jeffrey L. Wells FREMONT — Life is tough for 58-year-old Jeffrey L. Wells. Besides being homeless, Wells has been arrested 13 times, mostly for drugs and violence. His latest

Alameda

Suspect in Custody for Threatening to Burn Down Judge’s Home

Photo: Joshua Laine LIVERMORE — A former political candidate is presently being held without bail on two terrorism-related charges. The suspect in custody is accused of threatening to burn down

Contra Costa

Man Arrested for Hate Crimes for Defacing Buildings with Racist Messages

Photo: Jacob Leigh caught on camera SAN RAMON — An 18-year-old man is accused of hate crimes for defacing commercial buildings with racist messages. He was arrested thanks to help

Alameda

16-Year-Old Arrested for Shooting in a Game of Russian Roulette

Photo: Palmetto Drive and Butternut Court UNION CITY — Two foolhardy teenagers played a modified version of Russian Roulette resulting in a near tragedy. Their teen bravado resulted in one

Solano

Cash Register Bypass and Freeway Chase Sends 3 Ladies to Jail

Photo: three thieves apprehended VACAVILLE — Three young ladies are facing legal problems following their illustrious shopping get-together. Their dilemma involves bypassing a cash register, leading police on a freeway

Marin

Suspected Drug Dealer Arrested After Probation Search

Photo: Porteous Drive FAIRFAX — Running from the law looks bad, particularly for anyone subject to probationary searches. A suspected drug dealer tried anyway; he was arrested after fleeing when