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Alameda

Man Faces 23 Felony Charges Involving Drugs, Weapons and Murder

OAKLAND — A man residing in county jail faces 23 felony charges involving drugs, weapons, and murder. William F. Hommert, 25 of Oakland has been arrested three times this year,

Alameda

Man Driving Around with a Toddler is Arrested for Carrying a Loaded Firearm

Photo: Anthony’s gun SAN LEANDRO—SLPD reports recovering rising numbers of illegal weapons in recent weeks from city streets. In one instance, a 25-year-old man in a car with a toddler

Alameda

60-Year-Old Man Keeps Getting Arrested for Robbing Mechanics Bank

Photo: Edwin Herold BERKELEY — Some might say 60-year-old Edwin L. Herold of Oakland is a banking specialist. Herold’s arrest last month is not the first time that Herold has

Contra Costa

Couple Accused of Breaking into Cars at County Parks to Steal Credit Cards

Photo: car searched CASTRO VALLEY — The East Bay Regional Park District Police Department says multiple felony charges are pending against a couple. The pair arrested earlier this month is

Alameda

2 Home Invasion Robbery Suspects Crash a Victim’s Stolen Car

Photo: car crash FREMONT— A 19-year-old man and a juvenile arrested for a home invasion robbery crashed a victim’s stolen car. Authorities believe the same two suspects may have committed

Marin

Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening to Shoot a Family Member

MILL VALLEY— A self-employed web developer and computer programmer has been arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot a family member. He was taken into custody after causing a scene outside

Marin

2 Men Arrested for Attempting to Steal a Catalytic Converter

Photo: burglar’s tools MILL VALLEY —Two men driving northbound on Highway 101 were pulled over and arrested for attempting to steal a catalytic converter. They also unsuccessfully attempted to flee

Marin

Theft of Potted Plants and Trash Bin Leads to Arrest of Man with Meth

Photo: recovered stolen plants FOREST KNOLLS — A man possibly high on methamphetamine was arrested on suspicion of stealing potted plants and a trash bin. The thefts occurred at a

Contra Costa

Suspect in Custody for a Shooting and Robbery Inside a Room at Motel 6

WALNUT CREEK — A suspect remains in county jail following a shooting and robbery inside a motel room last weekend. The victim sustained a gunshot wound when the robbery turned

California

Suspect Arrested in Home Invasion Robbery of 2 Victims Held at Gunpoint

Photo: Diallo E. Hill ALAMEDA — A man has been arrested in connection with an early morning home invasion robbery. Two terrified residents were held at gunpoint while their home