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Alameda News

Son in Custody Charged with Murdering his Father Found in a Dumpster

By Jim Emerson HAYWARD — A man in custody allegedly murdered his father whose corpse was found inside a garbage dumpster. David Sanchez, 25, of Hayward, is accused of fatally

Contra Costa News

Woman Arrested for a Carjacking at Martinez Amtrak Station

By Jim Emerson MARTINEZ — A woman was arrested following a carjacking at the Martinez Amtrak Station, where two victims were injured. Christina A. Starnes, 25, of Helendale, remains in

Alameda News

Man Charged for Murder and Robbery is Also Suspected of Attempted Carjacking

By Jim Emerson PLEASANTON, CA  —  An incarcerated man charged in two separate murder and robbery cases faces a third, new legal jeopardy. Andres Sanchez, 38, was already behind bars

Contra Costa News

Disgusting Odor Leads to Arrest of a Suspect for Double-Murder

By Jim Emerson ANTIOCH, CA  —  Neighbors started complaining about the disgusting odor coming from nearby. Police later responded to a call for a welfare check at home on Fairmont

Contra Costa News

Man in Custody in Lieu of $350,000 Bond for Charges Involving Vehicle Theft

By Jim Emerson OAKLEY — Devon J. Singleton, 29, of Antioch, remains in custody in lieu of $350,000 bond after reportedly stealing a vehicle and assaulting an Oakley officer. Oakley police

Alameda News

Suspects Apprehended in Connection with a Fatal Shooting at Skate Park

By Jim Emerson SAN LEANDRO— BART police apprehended two suspects sought in connection with a deadly shooting at a skate park. Devin L. Stevenson, 30, and Ebony N. Cook, 31,

Alameda News

No Bail for Suspected Murderer

By Jim Emerson HAYWARD, CA  —  Daniel M. Ramos, 46, of Newark, has been arrested and charged for the murder of a man in Hayward. Ramos is being housed at

Marin News

Interior Designer Lands in Jail

By Jim Emerson MILL VALLEY, CA  — An interior designer faces charges for allegedly stealing $80,000 worth of jewelry and gift cards from a client. Cesalee V. Venema, 43, of

Contra Costa News

Bond Set at Over $1 Million for Man Accused of Raping Elderly Richmond Woman

By Jim Emerson RICHMOND — Eduardo Moreno, a 30-year-old resident of Richmond, is in custody at the West County Detention. Moreno allegedly raped an older woman. A judge set bond

Marin News

Suspected Drug Trafficker Arrested, Large Quantity of Illicit Drugs Seized

By Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL — Marin County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested David G. Lester, 56, on suspicion of trafficking drugs. The Oakland man was arrested earlier this month at