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Alameda

Arsonist Suspected of Setting Cars on Fire, Crashing into Gas Pumps

Photo: Michaelis D. Brown LIVERMORE — Before California Highway Patrol officers could arrest him, an arsonist set multiple cars on fire and even crashed into gasoline pumps at a 7-11.

Marin

Lodger Arrested on Narcotics and Stolen Property Charges

Photo: Appleberry Drive house where stolen property was discovered LUCAS VALLEY — Marin County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a lodger suspected of preying on numerous persons. The suspect remains in

Alameda

Driver Arrested with Weapons and Drugs Inside his Car

Photo: Arturo F. Avila BERKELEY — Have guns, will travel. A man cruising around with weapons and illicit drugs in his car was arrested just a few days ago. His

Alameda

Naughty Nanny Takes a Time Out in Jail

Photo: Darlene M. Monticalvo OAKLAND — A naughty nanny is taking a time out in jail. The woman in custody has a history of running nanny scams targeting affluent families

Contra Costa

Road Rage Incident Leads to Injuries and 3 Arrests

Photo: Joshua Beall and Philip Chun WALNUT CREEK — Three men landed in jail and several victims inside emergency rooms following a road rage incident last weekend. It escalated from

Contra Costa

Agency Owner Faces Charges for Stealing Money from Clients

Photo: Teresita Del Rosario PITTSBURG — The owner of a real estate and financial services agency is currently facing charges for allegedly stealing money from her clients. The suspect is

Alameda

Traffic Stop Yields Arrest of Driver on Suspicion of Human Trafficking

Photo: Jayvon Gunn SAN RAFAEL — An officer conducting a traffic stop ultimately arrested the driver on suspicion of human trafficking. The 17-year-old victim from Modesto was interviewed before being

Contra Costa

Suspect Arrested Following a Fatal Shooting in Industrial Area

Photo: scene of fatal shooting PITTSBURG — A man previously arrested for battery was arrested again—this time on suspicion of homicide. The victim was fatally shot at an industrial area

Alameda

High School Student Arrested for Robbing a Blind Woman

Photo: Jujuan Despanie SAN LEANDRO — An 18-year-old high school student was arrested for robbing a blind woman of her phone. The 38-year-old victim was robbed while she was walking

Contra Costa

Parolee Arrested Same Day as Dead Body Found at Park

Photo: Anuta Park CONTRA COSTA COUNTY — A parolee was arrested the same day as a dead man’s body was found at a city park. On April 14th, Contra Costa