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Alameda

Man Arrested after Running Across 8 Lanes of Freeway Traffic

Photo: Jerry Matthews UNION CITY – A man attempting to flee police officers ran across eight lanes of freeway traffic, dodging cars during the evening rush hour on February 9,

Alameda

Woman Accused of DUIs Faces Murder and Manslaughter Charges

PHOTO: Lauren Davis being arrested LIVERMORE – A woman was arrested for the fourth time on DUI charges February 8—but this time she’s also facing more serious charges for an

Alameda

Burglary Suspects Apprehended Outside Pixar Animation Studios

Photo: Hasani Venson EMERYVILLE – A pair of suspects were arrested February 5 outside Pixar Animation Studios, where officers found vehicles with shattered windows, and a window punch tool lying

Contra Costa

Vehicle Burglary Suspects Choose Dead End to Jailhouse

Photo: scene where chase ended PINOLE — Two men suspected of breaking into a vehicle on February 2 cornered themselves on a dead end—making it easier for Pinole police officers

Alameda National News

International Burglary and Fencing Scheme Investigation Nets Nine Arrests

Photo: 8 suspects in scheme FREMONT– Nine individuals suspected of participating in an international criminal scheme were arrested on January 25 during raids organized by Fremont police detectives, with assistance

Marin

Fake Crime Report Fails to Prevent 2 Arrests for Real Crimes

SAN RAFAEL – Two men were arrested on suspicion of falsely reporting crime, which they apparently hoped would distract the police, while they were committing real crime. Police received a

Alameda

Man Arrested on Suspicion of Pointing Laser Beam at CHP Helicopter

Photo: Scene of sideshow from the air (CHP) OAKLAND – A suspect was arrested for allegedly targeting an officer with a laser beam during one of several raucous Sunday morning

Marin

Transient Arrested for ‘Piracy’ Incident on San Francisco Bay

Photo: Owatanna (Oceanic Yacht Sales) SAUSALITO — An ex-pilot was scheduled to appear at Marin County Superior Court on January 25 to face charges involving a “piracy” incident on the

Alameda

Second Time Around Turns Out Badly for 2 Burglary Suspects

Photo: Madison Park Apartments EMERYVILLE – Two burglary suspects were arrested when they returned to the same apartment complex that was burglarized only a few days earlier. Burglars often return

Contra Costa

Pedestrian Critically Injured, Driver Accused in Hit and Run Accident

Photo: Correll Hackett SAN PABLO — A suspect was identified and arrested several hours after a pedestrian sustained multiple critical injuries—another unfortunate victim of a hit and run driver. Thousands