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Alameda

Arrest Made in ‘Berzerkeley’ — Naked Gunman Nabbed at Tesla Dealership

By Jim Emerson BERKELEY,CA — A recent incident involving a naked gunman has once again reinforced the city’s “Berzerkeley” reputation, proving its uncanny ability to live up to the longtime

Contra Costa

‘Mini Bright’ Graffiti Suspect Accused of Attempted Robberies

– by Jim Emerson WALNUT CREEK, CA — Police arrested a man implicated in attempted robberies and more than 30 graffiti tagging incidents. Brandon L. Setaples, 45, of Walnut Creek,

Marin

Ex-Nanny for a Tiburon Family Is Arrested at SFO for $60,000 Credit Card Fraud

– By Jim Emerson TIBURON, CA — Detectives from Tiburon arrested a woman suspected of credit card fraud when she arrived on a red-eye flight at San Francisco International Airport.

Contra Costa

Man Remains in Custody for Weapons and Drug Possession

By Jim Emerson BRENTWOOD — Briscoe Treshan Tyee Allen, a 34-year-old resident of Brentwood, keeps in regular contact with law enforcement. Allen was arrested twice on March 24, first for

Contra Costa

Walnut Creek Church Burglary: Suspect Arrested & Stolen Items Recovered at His Home

– by Jim Emerson WALNUT CREEK,CA  — Police arrested a man suspected of stealing audio-visual electronics equipment and ceremonial items from a church in Walnut Creek. Jason Burnett, 42, was

Alameda

Man Allegedly Kidnaps an Oakland Woman and Sexually Assaults Her in Berkeley

– By Jim Emerson BERKELEY, CA — A man was arrested for allegedly kidnapping a woman from Oakland and sexually assaulting her in Berkeley. Jorge Molina-Rodriguez, 40 of Hayward, was

Alameda

Fugitive – 70-Years-old Arrested in Downtown San Leandro

By Jim Emerson SAN LEANDRO — A 70-year-old fugitive wanted for 14 months was arrested on March 29 in downtown San Leandro. Caster D. Benjamin, of Oakland, remains in custody

Alameda

Berkeley Police Arrest Oakland Home Invasion Robbery Suspect

– By Jim Emerson BERKELEY, CA  — A suspect in an Oakland home-invasion robbery was arrested on March 23, thanks to an automated license plate reader alerted Berkeley police. Javon

Marin

Neighbor Alerted by Security Camera – 2 Burglary Suspects Face Charges

– By Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL, CA — Two men face charges for a burglary at an unoccupied residence on March 19 in the Terra Linda neighborhood. Alexis Zaid Garcia-Lopez,

Contra Costa

Suspect Caught in Attempted Bank Robbery in Antioch Raley’s

– By Jim Emerson ANTIOCH, CA —Davis Bahrami, 26, of Antioch, was arrested on March 23, following a botched robbery of a bank inside a supermarket . Bahrami was booked