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Alameda

18-Year-Old Man in Custody Accused of Murdering his Mother’s Boyfriend

Photo: 500 block of Beverly Avenue SAN LEANDRO — An 18-year-old man in custody is accused of murdering his mother’s boyfriend. His mother witnessed the fatal stabbing, before her son

Contra Costa

License Plate Reader Detects Stolen Vehicle, Leading to 5 Arrests

Photo: stolen car recovered BRENTWOOD — Surveillance cameras deployed on Brentwood city streets spoiled President’s Day for a group of visiting out-of-towners. They were caught driving around in a stolen

Alameda

18-Year-Old Charged for Murders of Boys in Elementary School Parking Lot

Photo: Jason Cornejo UNION CITY — An 18-year-old male accused of murdering two boys outside a school has been charged with committing 29 felonies. His alleged accomplice is a juvenile

Marin

Man Wanted for Robbery Arrested during Probation Compliance Sweep

Photo: 165 Novato Street SAN RAFAEL — A man suspected of participating in a gang-related robbery was arrested during a probation compliance sweep last week. The suspect was identified as

Contra Costa

4 Suspected Shoplifters Arrested while Driving Away in a Stolen Vehicle

Photo: scene of the crime Moraga — Police responding to a shoplifting incident arrested four persons driving away in a stolen vehicle. This foursome allegedly took off without paying for

Contra Costa

SWAT Team Arrests Man Accused of Committing Sex Crimes with a Child

Photo: David M. Justice WALNUT CREEK — A SWAT team arrested a man accused of committing rape—and lewd and lascivious acts with a child. But before being taken into custody,

Alameda

CHP Officer on Administrative Leave Faces Charges for Raping a Minor

Photo: Brian Watkins FREMONT — A California Highway Patrol officer now on administrative leave has been charged with having unlawful sex with a minor. The victim was allegedly raped while

Marin

Mother Allegedly Hits Baby Stroller while Driving Stoned on Cannabis

SAN RAFAEL — A mother allegedly stoned on cannabis was arrested for a hit and run accident involving two infants. The driver was taken into custody near police headquarters after

Contra Costa

Cold Case Resolved: 3 Arrests Made for Gang-Related Murder in 2005

Photo: Brain Gray (l) and George Siever (r) ANTIOCH — Authorities resolved another cold case. Three suspects are finally in custody for a gang-related murder that occurred in 2005. Once

Marin

House Sitters Allegedly Steal $22,000 Worth of Property while Owner is Away

Photo: Violet F. Bloomfield and Casey Diehl SAN RAFAEL — Violet F. Bloomfield and Casey Diehl already had impressive rap sheets before they took a house sitting job. This time