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Angelo Ramirez Wanted for Murdering a Man Outside a Liquor Store

Photo: Angelo Ramirez SAN PABLO— The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of a fugitive wanted for a murder. Sheriff’s deputies and U.S. Marshals are seeking to

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Suspect in Custody on Suspicion of Murder and Identity Theft to Obtain Credit

  EL SOBRANTE — A man is in custody on suspicion of murder and identity theft, one day after the victim’s decomposing body was found. The suspect and victim shared

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Convicted Arsonist on Probation Allegedly Sets an RV on Fire

Photo: Jade N. McCoy CONCORD — A woman on probation for an arson conviction has been arrested on suspicion of setting another fire. She is also under investigation for other

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Driver in a Head-on Collision Arrested for Manslaughter and DUI Charges

  DANVILLE — A driver was arrested for manslaughter and other charges after two persons were killed in a head-on collision. They died as a result of the first of

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Man Accused of Murdering and Attempting to Eat his Grandma

Photo: Dwayne Wallick RICHMOND — A grandson is facing murder and mutilation charges for allegedly killing and then attempting to eat his grandmother for lunch. This gruesome and widely reported

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Suspected Pedophile Arrested during an Undercover Investigation

Photo: Daniel S. Paul MARTINEZ — A man remains in custody for allegedly attempting to arrange a meeting for sex with an underage girl. The suspected pedophile was arrested in

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Man Arrested for Shopping Center Shooting, Two Other Suspects Sought

Photo: shooting scene WALNUT CREEK — One man has been arrested in connection with a shooting at a shopping center, and two other suspects remain at large. The shooting happened

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Man Charged with Roommate’s Murder Held for $2 Million Bond

Photo: Marc A. Siegel ANTIOCH— A man charged with committing a murder at his home is being held in custody in lieu of $2 million bond. The suspect allegedly shot

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Man and Woman Arrested for Attempted Jewelry Store Burglary

Photo: Bland “under cover” BRENTWOOD — A man and woman wearing matching “bracelets” were escorted from a jewelry store—courtesy of Brentwood PD. They were handcuffed and arrested on suspicion of

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Men Caught Driving Stolen Van with Numerous Stolen Weapons

Photo: stolen van PITTSBURG — Two men were nabbed for driving a van reported stolen that contained numerous stolen weapons. The firearms in the back of the van were found