Posts From Jim Emerson
One Home Invasion Suspect in Custody, Second Suspect Sought
– By Jim Emerson BERKELEY, CA — Police detectives are still searching for a second suspect involved in a home invasion and shooting last month. One suspect arrested on February
Transient Arrested Again After Violent Shell Gas Station Robbery Attempt in Berkeley
– By Jim Emerson BERKELEY, CA — A transient troublemaker in-and-out of jail frequently was arrested again this month in Berkeley. Ronald Smith, 32, remains in custody at Alameda County
$160K Recovered After Investigation Links Bank Insider to Marin County Robberies
– By Jim Emerson NOVATO, CA — Multiple investigations coalesced in arrests of three suspects implicated in robberies of bank customers who withdrew large sums of cash. One of the
Fugitive Arrested for Attempted Murder of a San Francisco Officer
– By Jim Emerson OAKLAND, CA — A fugitive pursued from San Francisco to Oakland remains in custody at Alameda County Santa Rita Jail. Joseph C. Willis, 26, of San
Four Suspects Arrested in Novato: Allegedly Ransacked a Vacant House and Vandalized Vehicles
– By Jim Emerson NOVATO, CA — Three men and a 17-year-old male allegedly ransacked a vacant house in Novato, and vandalized nearby vehicles with spray paint. The four suspects
Man Arrested Accused of Fatal Hit-and-Run in Antioch
– By Jim Emerson ANTIOCH, CA — Jamir B. Wilson, a 26-year-old man with ties to Antioch and Pittsburg, faces charges involving a hit-and-run accident causing death. Wilson was placed
Shooting Suspect Held in Lieu of $1 Million Bond for Attempted Murder in Antioch
– By Jim Emerson ANTIOCH, CA — Police investigating a shooting in Antioch arrested 43-year-old Jonta L. Davenport, of Oakley, for attempted murder. Davenport was apprehended and booked into the
Former School Principal Arrested, Charged with Stealing from Teachers
– By Jim Emerson OAKLAND,CA — A former school principal faces multiple charges for theft of wages from teachers, and other school employees in Castro Valley and Newark. Victor L.
Man Arrested Following a Bizarre Disturbance in Antioch
– By Jim Emerson ANTIOCH, CA — 35 year old Jesse R. Cheroti was recently arrested for allegedly causing a bizarre disturbance outside an Antioch resident’s home. Cheroti was booked
Two Suspects Charged for 3 Murders Outside an Oakland Liquor Store
– By Jim Emerson OAKLAND, CA — Homicide detectives arrested two suspects in connection with three fatal shootings outside an Oakland liquor store. Angelo L. Pharr, 37 of Stockton, was
