Posts From Jim Emerson
GPS Signals Lead Police to Sleeping Homeless Man with Stolen Property
SAN LEANDRO — A homeless man with many prior arrests and convictions messed up again. This time he was tracked by GPS signals coming from a stolen iPad. The device
7 Teens Arrested for Violent Crimes Committed Outside Stores
Photo: officer, center, prior to attack ALAMEDA COUNTY — Seven teenagers were arrested for violent crimes committed during the Thanksgiving holiday shopping weekend. The incidents involve an assault, robbery, shooting
Routine Shoplifting Call Escalates to a Carjacking Chase, 3 Persons Arrested
Photo: Lisa Saefong David A, Correa FREMONT — A routine shoplifting call escalated fast to a carjacking chase. Police pursuing three shoplifting suspects witnessed one commit the carjacking. Two persons
2 Suspects Intercepted while Holiday Shopping Face Multiple Charges
SAN RAFAEL— Tis the season for traditional upticks in fraud, shoplifting and related crimes. Two suspects starting early this shopping season face multiple charges after being intercepted by deputies. Not
19-Year-Old Man Arrested on Suspicion of Robbing Elderly Persons
Photo: Alonzo A. Moore SAN LEANDRO — A 19-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of robbing elderly persons in eastern San Francisco Bay area cities. The most recent victim,
Man Faces 7 Charges for Shooting an Innocent Bystander
Photo: Jucari S. Anderson BERKELEY — A man arrested on suspicion of shooting an innocent bystander now faces seven weapons-related charges. He allegedly fired a semi-automatic firearm in the direction
Extra Busy October: San Leandro PD Recovers 15 Illicit Firearms
SAN LEANDRO — October was apparently a particularly busy month for recovering illicit firearms in the bay area. San Leandro PD recovered 15 firearms, including 8 guns during traffic stops,
11 Arrests Made in International Phone Fencing Operation
FREMONT — Detectives from Fremont PD played a key role in cracking an international fencing operation. At least 11 individuals have been arrested in connection with thefts of $1.3 million
2 Suspects Arrested for Vehicle Theft, Downtown Machete Attack
SAN RAFAEL — Two individuals with formidable rap sheets have been arrested again. This time they were arrested for vehicle theft and wielding a machete in a threatening manner. The
Man Evading Police Arrested With Help From Passing Motorist
Photo: first stop, Kerner Boulevard and Marian Court SAN RAFAEL — His fourth time was a charm. The driver of a stolen car who evaded officers three times was finally