Posts From Jim Emerson
Witness Follows 3 Suspects Arrested for Armed Robbery of a Gas Station
Photo: Lopes, Solis and Benitozavala PALO ALTO — A trio of armed-robbery suspects arrested last weekend are being held in custody without bail. A witness followed the three suspects who
A Recidivist Feels the Heat after Crashing a Carload of Narcotics
Photo: Mistachkin’s wrecked car NOVATO — A recidivist criminal is feeling the heat again. He got arrested this time after crashing a 2020 BMW fully loaded with illicit drugs—while being
Man Arrested in Connection with Fatal Supermarket Shooting
Photo: Antonio Llabres SAN JOSE — A man suspected of fatally shooting another man inside an eastside supermarket was arrested last weekend. The suspect was apprehended and detained by a
Son Arrested for Murder of his Father, Attempted Murder of his Mother
Photo: William East-McCormack HAYWARD — A young man was arrested at home—where he allegedly murdered his father and attempted to murder his mother. The suspect is also accused of threatening
SWAT Team Arrests 2 Suspects One Day after Fatal Shooting
BERKELEY — Two suspects were arrested by a Berkeley police SWAT team one day after a 20-year-old man was murdered. The victim was fatally shot to death while driving
Man Charged with Murdering his Friend during an Argument about Dog
OAKLAND — Two longtime friends got into an argument about a dog loose on the streets of East Oakland. It ended with one man dead and the other man being
Architect Faces Misdemeanor Charges after Traffic Stop Turns Violent
Photo: Paul W. Powers PLEASANTON— A prominent architect is facing misdemeanor charges after allegedly assaulting an Alameda County Sheriff’s Office deputy. The suspect and deputy both suffered minor injuries during
Retired Firefighter Arrested for Attempted Murder of his Caretaker
Photo: scene of shooting NOVATO — An 85-year-old retired firefighter is in custody for allegedly shooting his caretaker on the morning of March 11. The victim survived the shooting which
Driver Arrested on Golden Gate Bridge for Aiming a Laser at CHP Officers
Photo: Tyler Hickerson in custody SAUSALITO — A foolhardy driver was arrested on the Golden Gate Bridge for blinding California Highway Patrol officers with a laser. The suspect pointed a
Suspect Arrested at Golf Course for Possession of Child Pornography
Photo: Kevin S Shipley BERKELEY — A man was arrested on suspicion of possession of child pornography at Tilden Regional Park. The suspect was until recently employed as the golf
