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Contra Costa

Man Previously Arrested For Attempted Murder Now Faces Murder Charges

PACHECO — A man on probation, previously arrested for attempted murder is back in custody—this time for a murder. Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested him on July 5th

Contra Costa

Man Held without Bail for Threatening to Kill 2 Children

Photo: Scenes from the incident CONCORD — A man accused of threatening to kill two children last week remains in custody with bail denied. A police SWAT team arrested the

Alameda

Two Suspects in Custody after Robbery at AT&T Store

Photo: Demareia D Duncan and Tiana Cook FREMONT — Four individuals were seen running from the scene of a strong-arm robbery of an AT&T store on July 2. Two of

Alameda

Petty Thieves Up Their Game with Arrests for Armed Robbery

Photo: the knives they brandished EMERYVILLE — A pair of prolific petty thieves—in and out of jail—upped their crime game. This time they got arrested for armed robbery. A witness

Marin

Fugitive with 13 Outstanding Warrants Arrested on 26 Charges

Photo: Workman’s mask, gun and pipe SAN RAFAEL — A modern-day outlaw was apprehended last week. Not only was this fugitive wanted for 13 outstanding warrants, authorities also suspected he

Marin

Pair of Suspects Arrested for Cosmetics Thefts in Bay Area

Photo: Sephora in Novato NOVATO — Two women arrested on June 25th are suspected of being part of a group of thieves who have been targeting cosmetics stores. This organized

Alameda

Suspect Arrested for Attack and Robbery at Berkeley Public Library

Photo: Terrell J. Oliver BERKELEY — If he is convicted again—this time 19-year-old Terrell J. Oliver will be eligible for sentencing in state prison. Terrell was arrested for attacking and

Alameda

Couple Arrested Inside a Dark Tunnel for Shutting Down Train Service

OAKLAND — A man and woman shut down train service between Oakland and San Francisco on the first day they met. BART police arrested them for interfering with or hindering

Alameda

Homeless Man Accused of Committing Hate Crime Assaults

Photo: John J. Mata FREMONT — A homeless man with a history of violence was arrested on suspicion of assaulting three men because they are Muslim. These alleged hate crime

Contra Costa

Couple Casing Cars in Shopping Center Parking Lot Gets Arrested

Photo: Crow Canyon Commons SAN RAMON — A couple from Oakland was hanging out in the parking lot at the Crow Canyon Commons Shopping Center before they were arrested. A