Posts From Jim Emerson
Suspect in Custody for Fatal Shooting at Homeless Encampment
CONCORD —A man is in custody for a fatal shooting at a homeless encampment earlier this month. The suspect is 28-year-old Guadalupe J. Robles, a transient who roams the streets
Suspect Arrested in Texas for Crimes Committed in Contra Costa County
Photo: Kevin Brown BRENTWOOD —The long arm of the law brought Kevin L. Brown back to Contra Costa County earlier this month. Brown was arrested in Texas on suspicion of
Bungalow shooting suspect charged with murder
Photo: Devin Carrihill BERKELEY — Two persons were arrested after one man was killed and a woman was injured at a bungalow with a history of shootings. The young man
Sting Operation to Combat Sex Trafficking Nets Arrests of 3 Men
SAN RAFAEL — Three men were arrested during a recent sting operation to combat sex trafficking in Marin County. Multiple agencies participated in a six-hour law enforcement action, which took
Standoff with Gunman Ends with Arrest of Suspect Napping in Hotel Lobby
EMERYVILLE — A man arrested at a hotel faces multiple weapons-related charges and for allegedly making criminal threats. A tense standoff with police ended when the suspect fell asleep
Driver Arrested Faces Vehicular Manslaughter Charge for Death of a Bicyclist
Photo: car involved SAN PABLO — A driver arrested for vehicular manslaughter is being held in custody in lieu of $100,000 bond. The suspect is believed responsible for the death
Skateboarder Charged with Attempted Murder for Beating a 75-Year-Old Man
SAN LEANDRO — A skateboarder in custody faces charges including attempted murder in connection with a brutal attack of a 75-year-old man. The alleged attacker is Rafael Betancourt, a 26-year-old
Woman and Boyfriend Face Charges for Murdering her Husband for Financial Gain
CONCORD — Charges have been filed against a man and woman for allegedly murdering the woman’s husband—for financial gain. The recently arrested duo remains in custody behind county bars. The
Two Arrested at Shopping Center for Vehicle Theft, Drugs, Identity Theft
Photo: stolen car recovered NOVATO — A stolen car with stolen license plates found at a shopping center parking lot contained illicit drugs and stolen property. The two occupants of
Woman Arrested on Weapons Charges after Gunfire Erupts Outside a Party
Photo: Erichannay Ryder BERKELEY — Gunfire erupted as partygoers were leaving a raucous gathering, and a young woman was arrested. Neighbors were already disturbed by the loud party when the
