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Contra Costa

Robbery and Carjacking Suspect Remains in Custody in Lieu of $1.2 Million Bond

“SAN RAMON — Philander R. Johnson is being held in custody in lieu of $1,240,000 bond for two carjackings following a hardware store robbery. The 30-year-old resident of Antioch has

Marin

Suspect in Custody for Vehicle Theft and Parole Violation for $250,000 Bond

TIBURON — California Highway Patrol officers detained a man later arrested by Tiburon police. The suspect is being held on open charges, including vehicle theft and an outstanding warrant for

Contra Costa

Girlfriend Arrested for Attempted Murder, Resulting in her Boyfriend’s Paralysis

PINOLE — A 26-year-old woman with a lengthy rap sheet is behind county bars again. Denishia Pannessa Ann Griffin who lives in Richmond was booked for attempted murder of her

Alameda

Prolific Offender Arrested for a Shooting at Aquatic Park, Drugs and Weapons

Phot0: seized from Disburke BERKELEY — U.S. Marshals and Berkeley detectives arrested a prolific offender wanted for a shooting that occurred at Aquatic Park. The 37-year-old victim was pistol whipped

Contra Costa

Nordstrom Store Looted, 3 Suspects in Custody as Investigation Continues

  WALNUT CREEK— Three suspects were arrested in Contra Costa County during a night of looting organized on social media. They allegedly participated with a mob of 80 hooligans who

Marin

Woman Arrested for SUV Theft, Hit and Run Accident with a Motorcyclist

SAN RAFAEL — A woman was arrested following an investigation of a hit and run accident that injured a motorcyclist in October. The suspect 28-year-old Coraima A. Pampin-Pasos allegedly hit

Alameda

Couple Accused of Kidnapping, Sexual Assault and Forcing a Girl into Prostitution

SAN LEANDRO — A couple separated by jailhouse bars for Thanksgiving faces charges involving kidnapping and sexual assault of a teenage girl. The victim was kidnapped from Honduras and held

Alameda

Man with a Violent History Faces New Murder and Weapons Charges

OAKLAND — Charles C. Beal, 30 of Oakland, faces charges for a murder involving a shootout with a witness. Beal who has a violent history remains in custody ineligible for

Marin

Photo on Sheriff’s Department Facebook Page Prompts a Suspect to Surrender

Photo: Jaime J. Reyes-Tello NOVATO — Sometimes police work is easier accomplished via social media. A perimeter was set up and a residential neighborhood was searched for a potential burglar

Marin

Women in Custody Accused of Picking Up a Juvenile for Sex and Shooting him

  SAN RAFAEL — Two women allegedly picked up a 17-year-old juvenile for some hanky-panky, and then shot him in his thigh. The juvenile was approached for sex near Medway