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Contra Costa

Man Arrested during Traffic Enforcement Stop on Suspicion of Murder

Photo: Jordan Martes Thompson ANTIOCH — A man who evaded police for one year was arrested during a traffic enforcement stop. The suspect was wanted in connection with a fatal

Contra Costa

Murder Suspect in Custody Following Months of Investigation

Photo: Jeffrey Van Vo SAN PABLO — A murder suspect is in custody following months of investigation. 22 year old Jeffrey Van Vo of Albany, was arrested January 17 on

Alameda

UC Berkeley Director Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

Photo: Jon Baincheckal BERKELEY — A University of California at Berkeley executive director was arrested last week on suspicion of possession of child pornography. His problems with the law are

Contra Costa

Fugitive Arrested for Attempted Murder during an Argument Last Year

Photo: Kevion Blocker ANTIOCH — A fugitive who alluded authorities earlier this month was apprehended on January 14. The suspect was wanted for an attempted murder during an argument last

Alameda

Bumbling Bank Robber Wearing a Gorilla Mask Leaves a Trail of Evidence

Photo: 1301 East 14th Street SAN LEANDRO — A bumbling bank robber who wore a gorilla mask was arrested after he left a trail of recorded video evidence. The suspect

Marin

Youth Football Coach Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

BOLINAS — A youth football coach has been arrested on suspicion of possessing child pornography. The suspect is being held in custody at Marin County Jail in lieu of $1

Contra Costa

2 Men Under Surveillance Arrested for 5 Residential Burglaries

Photo: Devaughn Cooper and James A Lipston CONCORD — Two men observed leaving a residence carrying stolen property were arrested while under surveillance. Both suspects have been charged with five

Sonoma

Man Charged for Kidnapping and Sexual Assault of Girl Walking to School

Photo: Jesse L Granado-Lopez SONOMA — A man in custody faces charges for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a girl on her way to school. While authorities were investigating the

Contra Costa

Fugitive with 3 Outstanding Warrants Located Driving Stolen Vehicle

LAFAYETTE — A fugitive with three outstanding warrants led authorities on a high-speed chase through two counties. The incident began after the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office was alerted about

Marin

Man Confronted by Housekeeper Arrested on Suspicion of Burglary

SAUSALITO — A man confronted by a conscientious housekeeper was arrested on suspicion of burglary and other charges. The housekeeper was busy cleaning when she heard someone in the house