Posts From Jim Emerson
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
U.S. Marshals Arrest Man Suspected in 2 BART Subway Stabbings
Photo: Soloman Espinosa OAKLAND — U.S. Marshals arrested a homeless man suspected of stabbing two passengers last week on a train at MacArthur BART station. It occurred as the suspect
Man Accused of Arranging Sexual Rendezvous with 14-year-old
EL CERRITO —Police arrested a man last week for allegedly arranging a sexual rendezvous with an undercover cop. He thought it was a 14-year-old girl. The officer communicated online with
Man Arrested at Home with Daycare Center and Fentanyl Inside
Photo: Hank Mullholland MILL VALLEY— Authorities searched a daycare center for children operating in a home earlier this week. The search resulted in the arrest of one man and discovery
Five Kidnapping Suspects from South Carolina Remain Behind Bars
Photo: Confiscated assault rifle BERKELEY — Five erstwhile “holidaymakers” from South Carolina are now receiving complimentary accommodations behind bars inside Berkeley City Jail. What did they do to deserve such
Suspect Arrested for Threatening Employees at Pizza Parlor
Photo: Butler’s Knife EMERYVILLE — The normally relaxed atmosphere at a pizza parlor turned ugly last Sunday night. Police arrested an unwelcome visitor carrying a knife who threatened employees as
