Posts From Jim Emerson
Undercover Investigators Make Arrests and Confiscate Illegal Fireworks
Photo: confiscated illegal fireworks CONCORD — Undercover investigators from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) have arrested three persons for illegal fireworks. They also confiscated boxes of
DNA Evidence Leads to Charges for a Home Invasion Robbery Suspect
Photo: Gabriel L. Jordan BERKELEY— DNA evidence enabled authorities to identify a man suspected of attempting to rape a woman during a home invasion robbery. He was already in jail
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
