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Alameda

Two Arrested for Murder in San Leandro

By Jim Emerson SAN LEANDRO  — Two brothers from Hayward have been arrested and charged for allegedly murdering a San Leandro man in his driveway.  Both suspects remain in custody

Marin

Armed Man Hiding Inside a Dumpster Arrested Outside Coffeeshop

By Jim Emerson NOVATO — An armed man found hiding inside a dumpster was arrested outside a coffeeshop. Novato police took 22-year-old Tariq J. Wade into custody, with help from

Contra Costa

Transient Arrested for Fire that Destroyed $100,000 Worth of Youth Baseball Equipment

By Jim Emerson SAN PABLO — A transient was arrested for setting fire to equipment worth about $100,000 belonging to a youth baseball team. The 30-year-old suspect Ulices Sanchez has

Alameda News

Bicyclist Arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine

By Jim Emerson LIVERMORE — A 49-year-old dishwasher riding a bicycle was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and related drug paraphernalia. Miguel A. Laramartinez is being housed at Alameda County

Alameda News

Girlfriend Arrested for Murder of her Boyfriend Last Year

By Jim Emerson PLEASANTON — Police arrested a woman who claimed that two masked robbers fatally stabbed her boyfriend last year. The suspect identified as Kennedy L. Stith, 27, of

News Novato

Man in Custody Allegedly Manufactured Hash Oil in Home Laboratory

By Jim Emerson NOVATO — A food deliveryman is being held in custody in lieu of $500,000 bond. Brendan E. Hummel, 42, of Novato, faces open charges involving the manufacture

Contra Costa News

Traffic Stop Results in Arrest of Driver with 100 Pounds of Meth

By Jim Emerson CONCORD — A major drug arrest was made on Interstate 680 during morning rush hour. California Highway Patrol arrested a driver found in possession of nearly 100

Contra Costa News

Suspects Arrested for ATM Armed Robberies in Brentwood and Antioch

  By Jim Emerson BRENTWOOD — Two armed robbery suspects were arrested following an investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The victims were robbed after withdrawing money from ATM machines.

Contra Costa News

Transient Arrested for Copper Wire Theft and Outstanding Warrants

By Jim Emerson MORAGA — A transient is in custody for copper wire theft at a hardware store. The suspect allegedly used a ruse to steal copper wiring from Outdoor

News Novato

Suspects Observed Attempting to Force Entry into an Apartment

By Jim Emerson NOVATO — An attempted burglary reported to police resulted in the arrest of two suspects. Both suspects wearing dark clothing were observed attempting to force entry into