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Suspected Arsonist in Custody for Fire at Albany Hill Park

A suspected arsonist faces felony arson charges, following her arrest near fires at Albany Hill Park. Megan N. Strahl, 31 of Berkeley, remains in custody in lieu of $115,000 bond,

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Felony Charges Filed Against Richmond Woman for Assaulting El Cerrito Minors

Originally posted as a Press release from the Contra Costa District Attorneys Office–   “Martinez, Calif.— The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office charged a Richmond woman with two felony counts

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Suspected porch pirates arrested in Brentwood

Photo: Scene from this arrest Originally published as a City of Brentwood Police Department Facebook post: “On Saturday, May 21st, officers were dispatched to the 2900 block of Spanish Bay

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Two Suspects Arrested in Connection with a Shooting Near San Pablo Creek

 Photo: recovered in Oakley SAN PABLO —Two persons are in custody in connection with a shooting not far from San Pablo Creek on the night of May 17. Both suspects

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Man Arrested Linked to Statewide Organized Retail Theft Ring

  PITTSBURG — A man suspected of being part of a statewide retail theft operation was arrested by California Highway Patrol investigators. In addition to his arrest, more than $700,000

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Suspect in Custody for Fatal Shooting at Homeless Encampment

CONCORD —A man is in custody for a fatal shooting at a homeless encampment earlier this month. The suspect is 28-year-old Guadalupe J. Robles, a transient who roams the streets

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Suspect Arrested in Texas for Crimes Committed in Contra Costa County

Photo: Kevin Brown  BRENTWOOD —The long arm of the law brought Kevin L. Brown back to Contra Costa County earlier this month. Brown was arrested in Texas on suspicion of

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Driver Arrested Faces Vehicular Manslaughter Charge for Death of a Bicyclist

Photo: car involved SAN PABLO — A driver arrested for vehicular manslaughter is being held in custody in lieu of $100,000 bond. The suspect is believed responsible for the death

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Woman and Boyfriend Face Charges for Murdering her Husband for Financial Gain

CONCORD — Charges have been filed against a man and woman for allegedly murdering the woman’s husband—for financial gain. The recently arrested duo remains in custody behind county bars. The

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Suspect Arrested for Allegedly Making Threats to Shoot Customers at Business

Photo: Taken from Green BRENTWOOD — A suspect was arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot terrified customers at a business. The man was quickly apprehended, and a firearm and ammunition