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Alameda

Former Cartoon Museum Curator Arrested for Allegedly Secretly Recording Guests in His Home’s Bathroom

BERKELEY, CA — Andrew W. Farago, 50, of Berkeley, faces charges for allegedly recording videos of children and adults using his bathroom. An investigation and forensic analysis of evidence seized

Contra Costa

Man Held in Lieu of $1 Million Bond for Allegedly Beating His Brother to Death

RICHMOND, CA — One brother is dead. His younger brother remains in custody in lieu of $1 million bond at the Martinez Detention Facility on suspicion of murder. Victor D.

Marin

Felon Carrying a Loaded Pistol Arrested in Downtown Novato

NOVATO, CA — A felon prohibited from possessing any firearm was arrested on June 16 for carrying a loaded pistol in downtown Novato. Martin Aguilar-Zuniga, 26, of Novato, taken into

Contra Costa

Deputy Arrested – Suspected of Thefts Within the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office

MARTINEZ, CA — A deputy who is a 36-year veteran of the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office was released from the Martinez Detention Facility on $160,000 bond—hours after being arrested

Alameda

Habitual Offender Arrested Again in Alameda County

LIVERMORE, CA — Guadalupe Robles-Romero, 47, of Livermore, is an habitual offender in Alameda County approximately 40 arrests on his record. His latest arrest on June 14 involves burglary and

Marin

Barber Brandishing a Knife Arrested at Novato Fair Shopping Center Dollar Tree Store

NOVATO, CA — Police arrested an off-duty barber carrying a knife during a commotion at Novato Fair Shopping Center on June 15. Joseph M. Morales, 41, of Santa Rosa, remains

Contra Costa

Liquor Store Theft Suspect Arrested after Getaway Car Crashes – Accomplice Still Sought

LAFAYETTE, CA — One suspect, William P. Ware, 43, of Oakland, was arrested following a liquor store theft, and getaway car crash in Lafayette on June 2. Ware is one

Alameda

Suspects Arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine Packaged for Sale

LIVERMORE, CA  — Police recovered methamphetamine packaged for sale, and arrested two Livermore residents in separate incidents. Michael S. Wilson, 56, was arrested June 6, and Darren S. Agellon, 63,

Alameda

Suspect Charged for Shooting at an Occupied Vehicle in East Oakland

– By Jim Emerson OAKLAND, CA — Multiple charges have been filed against 26-year-old Kamani J. Taylor, an Oakland resident, accused of shooting at an occupied vehicle. Oakland police placed

Alameda

Suspect Charged for Murder of a Nurse at an Oakland Parking Lot

– By Jim Emerson OAKLAND, CA — A suspect with six prior felony convictions is behind bars, charged for the murder of a nurse who was walking in downtown Oakland.