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Alameda

Couple Nodding Out Inside a Stolen Car Is Arrested

BERKELEY — An armed couple nodding out inside a stolen sports car was arrested near the Oakland border. Berkeley officers also confiscated a loaded assault rifle and burglary tools. Patrol

Alameda

Intruder Arrested at Fairlands Elementary School, Knives Recovered

Photo: Stock Image PLEASANTON — An intruder hiding inside a school was arrested while students were present. Fairlands Elementary School was under lockdown until the 32-year-old vagrant from Berkeley was

Alameda

Murder Suspect in Custody Ineligible for Release on Bond

Photo: Stock Image OAKLAND — With assistance from the U.S. Marshal  Service, Oakland police arrested a suspect for a murder that occurred last month. Terri M. Perry, a 30-year-old Oakland

Contra Costa

Couple in Custody Charged with Murder and Torture of Children

Photo: Stock Image RODEO —A couple was arrested after two children were discovered suffering from prolonged abuse. A 2-year-old boy was later pronounced dead after being transported to a hospital.

Contra Costa

Vagrant in Custody Allegedly Set a Convenience Store Clerk on Fire

Photo: Stock Image EL SOBRANTE — Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a vagrant who allegedly attacked a convenience store clerk. The victim was doused with lighter fluid and

Contra Costa

Pleasant Hill Police Arrest 13 Suspects during One Day in September

Photo: Stock Image PLEASANT HILL — Thirteen suspects were arrested during one day in September to deter rampant theft at the Crossroads Shopping Center. Pleasant Hill Police worked with lost

Contra Costa

Loaded Firearm, Methamphetamine and Cash Recovered in Arrest

Photo: Stock Image OAKLEY— A routine traffic enforcement operation escalated to a police chase and arrest of a man who is frequently in trouble. A loaded firearm, methamphetamine and $4,200

Marin

Suspected Axeman Arrested at Home in His Driveway

Photo: Stock Image NOVATO — Reports of a wild axeman breaking windows resulted in the arrest of Bjorn N. Schwindt, 28, of Novato. Schwindt was booked into Marin County Jail,

Alameda

A Longtime Criminal is Arrested for Stabbing a BART Passenger

Photo: Stock Image OAKLAND— A 44-year-old felon allegedly stabbed a passenger on a BART train who was minding their own business. Tamire B. Edwards, an Oakland resident with a violent

Contra Costa

Two Women Arrested on Suspicion of Organized Retail Theft

Photo: Stock Image BRENTWOOD — Two women were jailed for organized retail theft at the Streets of Brentwood shopping mall. Officers responding to theft at T.J. Maxx reportedly saw the