Posts From Jim Emerson
Homeless Man Arrested 13 Times is Back on the Streets Again
Photo: Jeffrey L. Wells FREMONT — Life is tough for 58-year-old Jeffrey L. Wells. Besides being homeless, Wells has been arrested 13 times, mostly for drugs and violence. His latest
Suspect in Custody for Threatening to Burn Down Judge’s Home
Photo: Joshua Laine LIVERMORE — A former political candidate is presently being held without bail on two terrorism-related charges. The suspect in custody is accused of threatening to burn down
Man Arrested for Hate Crimes for Defacing Buildings with Racist Messages
Photo: Jacob Leigh caught on camera SAN RAMON — An 18-year-old man is accused of hate crimes for defacing commercial buildings with racist messages. He was arrested thanks to help
16-Year-Old Arrested for Shooting in a Game of Russian Roulette
Photo: Palmetto Drive and Butternut Court UNION CITY — Two foolhardy teenagers played a modified version of Russian Roulette resulting in a near tragedy. Their teen bravado resulted in one
Cash Register Bypass and Freeway Chase Sends 3 Ladies to Jail
Photo: three thieves apprehended VACAVILLE — Three young ladies are facing legal problems following their illustrious shopping get-together. Their dilemma involves bypassing a cash register, leading police on a freeway
Suspected Drug Dealer Arrested After Probation Search
Photo: Porteous Drive FAIRFAX — Running from the law looks bad, particularly for anyone subject to probationary searches. A suspected drug dealer tried anyway; he was arrested after fleeing when
Man Previously Arrested For Attempted Murder Now Faces Murder Charges
PACHECO — A man on probation, previously arrested for attempted murder is back in custody—this time for a murder. Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested him on July 5th
Man Held without Bail for Threatening to Kill 2 Children
Photo: Scenes from the incident CONCORD — A man accused of threatening to kill two children last week remains in custody with bail denied. A police SWAT team arrested the
Two Suspects in Custody after Robbery at AT&T Store
Photo: Demareia D Duncan and Tiana Cook FREMONT — Four individuals were seen running from the scene of a strong-arm robbery of an AT&T store on July 2. Two of
Petty Thieves Up Their Game with Arrests for Armed Robbery
Photo: the knives they brandished EMERYVILLE — A pair of prolific petty thieves—in and out of jail—upped their crime game. This time they got arrested for armed robbery. A witness
