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Marin

San Rafael Murder: Suspect in Murder of Homeless Woman is Another Homeless Female

– By Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL, CA — Leslieli V. Ilolahia, a 31-year-old homeless woman, allegedly murdered another homeless woman. Ilolahia was arrested on March 15, one day after the

Contra Costa

Richmond Men Arrested and Charged for Murder in San Pablo

  By Jim Emerson SAN PABLO — Charges were filed on March 16 against two men for a gang-related murder in San Pablo. The suspects are Richmond residents Daveon V.

Alameda

Woman Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Minor and Biting Officer at Bay Street Shopping Center

By Jim Emerson EMERYVILLE, CA  — A woman was arrested on March 10 for allegedly assaulting a 14-year-old boy and biting a Emeryville officer. Jennifer L. Jackson, 39, of Oakland

Contra Costa

DUI Manslaughter Arrest in Pleasant Hill Bicyclist Death

– By Jim Emerson PLEASANT HILL, CA — Police arrested Angelina Solis, 45, of Concord, on suspicion of hit-and-run and vehicular manslaughter on March 8. The victim a 41-year-old woman

Marin

Corte Madera Marshlands Fire: Transient Suspect Arrested on Arson Charges

– By Jim Emerson CORTE MADERA, CA — Marin County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a transient for allegedly starting a marshlands fire on March 7. Raul Lopez, 53, remains in

Alameda

Felon Carrying a Loaded Pistol Arrested at a BART Parking Garage

–  By Jim Emerson OAKLAND, CA— A felon carrying a loaded pistol was arrested earlier this month at a BART parking garage. Jobie Morton, 32, of Oakland, remains in custody

Contra Costa

Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure at Antioch Bus Stop

– By Jim Emerson ANTIOCH, CA — A man was arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure at a bus stop in Antioch, near Buchanan Road and Delta Fair Boulevard. Armando

Marin

Child Kidnapping Suspect Arrested Outside a Grocery Store in Novato

– By Jim Emerson NOVATO, CA — Benjamin D. Buckley, 39, of Novato, was arrested outside a grocery store on March 4. Buckley allegedly kidnapped a 3-year-old girl and assaulted

Alameda

Man Arrested Following a Disturbance at a Downtown Berkeley Whole Foods

By Jim Emerson BERKELEY — Vernon L. Richard, a 67-year-old resident of Berkeley, was arrested following a disturbance at a downtown supermarket. The violent incident occurred during the middle of

Alameda

Stolen Vehicle Suspect Arrested Following Police Chase along Interstate 580 in Oakland

– By Jim Emerson OAKLAND, CA — Tevaris Sweat, 30 of Oakland, was arrested on March 2, following a high-speed pursuit of a stolen vehicle. The 2022 Kia Forte with