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Contra Costa

Panhandler Playing Music at a Gas Station Caught with a Stolen Vehicle

HERCULES — A panhandler playing loud music at a gas station was nabbed for possession of a stolen vehicle and a burglary. While fleeing the suspect hit a Hercules officer

Alameda

Man Upset with his Ex-Girlfriend Jailed for Stalking and Weapons Charges

Photo: Devon K. King BERKELEY — A 19-year-old man was arrested on the University of California Berkeley campus for stalking and weapons-related charges. The suspect was upset with his ex-girlfriend.

Alameda

Man Arrested 8 Times Posts Photos of Stolen Jewelry on Social Media

LIVERMORE — Detectives arrested a 22-year-old man who posted photos of himself on social media—allegedly wearing stolen jewelry. He is accused of committing armed robberies at an outlet shopping mall,

Marin

Catalytic Converter Fencing Operation Smashed, 2 Suspects Arrested

Photo: hundreds of stolen catalytic converters NOVATO — Marin County Sheriff’s Office deputies smashed a fencing operation involving thefts of thousands of catalytic converters. Two suspects were arrested, and more

Marin

Parolee Sex Offender Arrested for Carrying a Loaded Semi-Automatic Pistol

Photo: seized from Clark KENTFIELD — A man who is a caretaker and registered sex offender has been arrested for weapons charges and parole violation. He was taken into custody

Contra Costa

Man Arrested on Suspicion of Setting 3 Fires at a Construction Company

MARTINEZ — An apparently disgruntled former employee was arrested on suspicion of setting three fires at a construction company. The suspect was recorded by security cameras fleeing from the premises.

Marin

Suspects Arrested on Suspicion of Mail and Identity Theft

SAN RAFAEL— Two suspects have been arrested on suspicion of mail and identity theft. Apartment complexes are frequent targets as Marin County authorities report an uptick in such thefts. Earlier

Alameda

Suspected Gang Member Arrested for Allegedly Shooting at a Vehicle

Photo: Jose Paz-Leja BERKELEY — A house painter suspected of belonging to a criminal gang has been arrested for allegedly shooting at a vehicle. Jose E. Pazleja, 29 of Berkeley,

Alameda

Man Charged for Allegedly Trying to Shove a Woman off a Train Platform

SAN LEANDRO — A man is facing an assault charge for allegedly trying to shove a woman off a train platform. Apparently, the suspect was intoxicated when he was arrested.

Marin

Bicycle Store Burglary Suspects Caught with a Van Full of Bikes

LARKSPUR — Marin Central Police Authority responded to a bicycle store burglary and arrested two men with a van full of bikes. The burglary occurred downtown, and both suspects were