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Alameda

Son Accused of Murdering his 80-Year-Old Father

OAKLAND — A retired real estate agent who just celebrated his 80th birthday last month was found bludgeoned to death inside his Oakland Hills home, and his son was arrested

Contra Costa

2 Men in Custody Denied Bail, Accused of Fatal Shooting

Jose Maravilla and Ignacio Sanchez-Gomez SAN PABLO – Two suspected gang members have been arrested for allegedly killing a young man who was found lying dead from gunshot wounds three

Contra Costa

Victim Photographs Getaway Car, Suspect Nabbed 48 Hours Later

Willie Johnson PINOLE— An armed robbery suspect was arrested thanks to a victim who photographed his getaway car, and an automated license plate reader that helped authorities locate him. Police

Alameda

Traffic Stops Lead to Arrests for Guns Hidden under Driver’s Seats

Gun taken by BPD BERKELEY — Two men were jailed recently following routine traffic stops for vehicle code violations, when police discovered loaded firearms hidden under the driver’s seats. At

Marin

5 Suspects Arrested in Major Drug Trafficking Sweep

Cocaine bricks, $14,000 in seized cash (Marin County Major Crimes Task Force) MARIN COUNTY – Five suspected drug dealers were arrested on September 21, resulting from an investigation initiated by

Alameda

Disabled Homeless Veteran Arrested for Refusing to Leave Hospital

FREMONT — An elderly homeless disabled veteran was arrested at a local hospital on Tuesday afternoon—accused of creating a ruckus by trespassing, damaging a doorway, and elbowing a police officer

Alameda

Suspected Shoplifter Accused of Slamming His Car into 2 Cops

Safeway parking lot after incident SAN LEANDRO — A man who allegedly slammed his car into two police officers last weekend has been arrested, and is due to appear at

California

Intruder Charged with Attempted Sexual Assault during Home Invasion

EL CERRITO – Police arrested a man one day after he allegedly climbed through an open window of a woman’s apartment, brandished a knife at her when she awoke—attempted to

Contra Costa

Hit and Run Driver Kills Pedestrian, Suspect Arrested Nearby

Angelia Spikes PITTSBURG – Police said a hit and run driver is cooperating in their investigation of an accident that killed a pedestrian early Wednesday morning on busy commuter route.

Alameda

Suspected Animal Abuser Arrested, Puppy Needs Facial Surgery

Allie DUBLIN – Alameda County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a man on September 11 on suspicion of abusing a puppy so badly that it required emergency veterinary treatment, and follow-up