Contra Costa

Back to homepage
Breaking News Contra Costa

Suspect Arrested for Attempted Murder Near Oakley – Victim in Critical Condition

By Jim Emerson OAKLEY, CA  — Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested James O’Bryan, 60, on suspicion of attempted murder of a victim in critical condition. O’Bryan was booked

Contra Costa

Rapper ‘TearItOffGreezy’ Charged in Cold Case Murder at Richmond Gas Station

By Jim Emerson RICHMOND, CA — A San Francisco-resident rapper  “TearItOffGreezy” was arrested April 14 for a murder five years ago in Richmond. The suspect identified as Reno G. Fiapoto,

Contra Costa

Standoff Near Antioch Schools Ends with Rooftop Arrest of Armed Suspect

– By Jim Emerson ANTIOCH,CA  — Police made a rooftop arrest of a man armed with throwing knives typically used for target practice competitions. Derek Bradshaw, 40, of Antioch, was

Contra Costa

Antioch Murder Suspect in Custody in Lieu of $2.2 Million Bond

By Jim Emerson ANTIOCH —Zahvon Hopson, 22, of Antioch, remains in custody in lieu of $2 million bond, charged with murder. Hopson was arrested on April 10 by a San

Contra Costa

‘Mini Bright’ Graffiti Suspect Accused of Attempted Robberies

– by Jim Emerson WALNUT CREEK, CA — Police arrested a man implicated in attempted robberies and more than 30 graffiti tagging incidents. Brandon L. Setaples, 45, of Walnut Creek,

Contra Costa

Man Remains in Custody for Weapons and Drug Possession

By Jim Emerson BRENTWOOD — Briscoe Treshan Tyee Allen, a 34-year-old resident of Brentwood, keeps in regular contact with law enforcement. Allen was arrested twice on March 24, first for

Contra Costa

Walnut Creek Church Burglary: Suspect Arrested & Stolen Items Recovered at His Home

– by Jim Emerson WALNUT CREEK,CA  — Police arrested a man suspected of stealing audio-visual electronics equipment and ceremonial items from a church in Walnut Creek. Jason Burnett, 42, was

Contra Costa

Suspect Caught in Attempted Bank Robbery in Antioch Raley’s

– By Jim Emerson ANTIOCH, CA —Davis Bahrami, 26, of Antioch, was arrested on March 23, following a botched robbery of a bank inside a supermarket . Bahrami was booked

Contra Costa

Suspect Gets $1 Million Bond for Fatal Stabbing in Lafayette

-By Jim Emerson LAFAYETTE, CA — A man arrested near the scene of a fatal stabbing in Lafayette remains in custody in lieu of $1 million bond. David S. Prince,

Contra Costa

Richmond Men Arrested and Charged for Murder in San Pablo

  By Jim Emerson SAN PABLO — Charges were filed on March 16 against two men for a gang-related murder in San Pablo. The suspects are Richmond residents Daveon V.