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Marin

Shopping Mall Security Guard Allegedly Runs Over a Bicyclist on Purpose

– By Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL, CA  — A security guard at Northgate Mall was arrested for allegedly running over a bicyclist on purpose. The suspect Melvin A. Kennedy, a

Contra Costa

North Richmond Woman with a Violent History Arrested on Suspicion of Murder

by Jim Emerson NORTH RICHMOND, CA — An elderly woman with a violent criminal history was recently arrested on suspicion of murder. Terri L. James, 61, of North Richmond, is

Marin

School Board Member Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of a Student

by Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL, CA — A member of the San Rafael City Schools Board of Education has been arrested for alleged sexual assaults of a student. The suspect

Alameda

Arrest Made in Fatal Hit and Run

By Jim Emerson OAKLAND, CA — A driver with a jailbird history is in custody again—this time on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter. James G. Smith, 61, of Dublin, allegedly crashed

Alameda

Teacher Allegedly Commits Sex Crimes with Students

By Jim Emerson BERKELEY, CA — A former teacher arrested last month faces charges for allegedly committing sex crimes involving students. Jason L. Hoopes, 49, of El Cerrito, is being

Marin

Woman Arrested Following a Disturbance at a Hotel in Novato

By Jim Emerson NOVATO, CA — An unemployed woman frequently in trouble with law was arrested after allegedly causing a disturbance at a hotel. Melissa G. Smith, 49, of Healdsburg,

Contra Costa

Man in Custody on Suspicion of Attempted Murder of a Woman in Antioch

By Jim Emerson ANTIOCH, CA — Raymond L. Greene, 30, of Antioch, remains in custody ineligible for release on bond on suspicion of attempted murder. Antioch police detectives placed Greene

Contra Costa

Suspect in Custody for Assault of Dog Walkers near Bayfront Park

By Jim Emerson PINOLE, CA — Police recently arrested a suspect in connection with two brutal assaults in May near Bayfront Park in Pinole. Miguel A. Patino, 27 of Richmond,

Alameda

Social Media Monitoring Leads to Arrest for Drugs and Fireworks

By Jim Emerson LIVERMORE, CA — A man, being monitored online, was arrested in May for possession of a controlled substance and illegal fireworks. Juan Carlos Cruz Jr., 18, of

Marin

Hardware Store Burglary Suspect in Custody

By Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL — An unemployed man was arrested on suspicion of committing multiple hardware store burglaries in San Rafael. Shahkir A. Ahmadzai, 29, of Hayward, was booked