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Contra Costa

Two Home Invasion Robbery Suspects Arrested, Third Suspect Still Sought

SAN PABLO — Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a home invasion robbery and a third suspect is still being sought. Surveillance cameras recorded a victim being attacked

Marin

Man Arrested Downtown for Narcotics and Weapons Possession

Photo: Nava’s handgun SAUSALITO — It took only a minute or so for Sausalito officers to respond to reports of suspicious behavior downtown. The suspect was arrested in short order

Alameda

Fleeing Shoplifting Suspect Finds Trouble in Multiple Jurisdictions

NEWARK — A 29-year-old man pursued on suspicion of shoplifting was arrested after he ran across several rooftops. The same suspect was also booked for an outstanding felony warrant. Two

Contra Costa

Surveillance Cameras Lead to Arrest of Armed Restaurant Robbery Suspect

Photo: Tyrone Ratliff  “SAN PABLO — A man recorded on surveillance cameras was arrested for allegedly committing an armed robbery. The robbery occurred at a restaurant as the lunchtime rush

Contra Costa

Suspect Arrested for Shooting near a BART Station on a Sunday Afternoon

BAY POINT— Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a suspect last weekend in connection with a shooting near a train station. The shooting occurred in broad daylight on Sunday afternoon.

Alameda

Man in Possession of a Machete and Molotov Cocktails is Arrested

Photo: machete and Molotovs BERKELEY — A 43-year-old man caught walking around with a machete and homemade bombs has been arrested. He is accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at

Marin

A Strong Swimmer Temporarily Escapes Arrest on West Marin Island

Photo: offshore pursuit SAN RAFAEL— A middle-aged woman swam away from authorities before she was arrested her fifth time this year. She was surrounded on tiny West MarinIsland and airlifted

Marin

Mechanic in Custody for Downtown Assault of a 73-Year-Old Man

  SAN RAFAEL—A 23-year-old mechanic remains in custody in lieu of $250,000 bond, pending a court hearing on June 16. The suspect allegedly assaulted a 73- year-old man sending him

Contra Costa

Teacher Moonlighting as a Tutor Arrested on Suspicion of Sex with a Minor

MARTINEZ — A high school teacher was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student. The teacher who moonlights as a private tutor

Contra Costa

Man Playing with Fireworks Arrested for Allegedly Causing a Major Fire

Photo: James Sossaman (Con Fire) ANTIOCH — A man is in custody in connection with a major fire at an apartment complex. Fireworks ignited a grass fire whipped by winds