Posts From Jim Emerson
Burglary Botched by Witnesses, Rapid Police Response, Car Collision
Photo: Gerardo Ortega SAN LEANDRO — Several things went wrong for a couple suspected of committing a botched burglary last week. Their setbacks include several witnesses, rapid police response and
2 Men Arrested after Gunfire at Garin Regional Park
HAYWARD — Police arrested two men following reports of gunfire disturbing the tranquility at Garin Regional Park. Authorities evacuated and closed the park for several hours until authorities located the
Homeless Man Roams Wealthy Town Between Arrests for 20 Years
Photo: San Ramon Valley High School DANVILLE — A local homeless man roams around town and keeps getting arrested and released from jail—for over 20 years. Police and many residents
Ex-Uber Driver Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Woman Passenger
Photo: Kevin Saballas UNION CITY — An ex-Uber driver in custody must answer to several felony charges for allegedly sexually kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman passenger. The incident happened
Burglary Suspects Caught with Carload of Stolen Property
Photo: Novato Fair Shopping Center NOVATO — Police nabbed two burglary suspects who fled from a shopping center parking lot on August 14. They were caught seven miles away with
Repeat DUI Offender Faces Murder and Manslaughter Charges
Photo: Maury P. Butler OAKLAND — A repeat DUI offender familiar to authorities caused a tragic traffic accident last Sunday. Now this tipsy driver faces more serious charges for murder,
Artist Accused of Machete Slashing near Children’s Playground
Photo: Ohlone Park BERKELEY — An angry artist was arrested on suspicion of slashing a woman with a machete on Saturday afternoon close to a children’s playground. Incredibly, this isn’t
Pair Accused in Jewelry Store Heist, Assault on Security Guard
Photo: Steven Glenn SAN LEANDRO — Two men in custody are suspected of robbing a jewelry store last month, and then assaulting a security guard. Security camera recordings of the
Suspected Mail Thieves Caught after Stolen Getaway Car Crashes
OAKLEY — Two suspected mail thieves got caught anyway, despite an aborted car chase. They crashed the stolen getaway car into a pole, and police quickly located them at the
Arrest of His Son is Heartbreaking for Chief of Police
Photo: Tyrone McAllister UNION CITY— It surely is heartbreaking if your child commits a crime. Chief of Police Darryl McAllister’s son is in jail—accused of committing a horrific crime. A
