Contra Costa
Suspect in Custody for Assault of Dog Walkers near Bayfront Park
By Jim Emerson PINOLE, CA — Police recently arrested a suspect in connection with two brutal assaults in May near Bayfront Park in Pinole. Miguel A. Patino, 27 of Richmond,
Traffic Stop Leads to Charges for Drugs and Firearm Possession
By Jim Emerson BRENTWOOD — A wayward driver faces multiple charges involving illicit drugs and firearm possession, following a traffic stop in Brentwood. Michael J. Woodruff, 42, a resident of
Suspected Gang Member in Custody on Murder Charges
By Jim Emerson ANTIOCH, CA — A suspected gang member has been arrested and charged for allegedly murdering a man out for a walk with his dog. The suspect Darnel
Brothers Arrested for Gang-Related Stabbings in Concord
By Jim Emerson CONCORD, CA — Two brothers from Fairfield were arrested for gang-related stabbings in Concord, which sent two victims to hospitals. Ramon M. Cobos, 22, remains behind bars
Homeless Man Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing a Store Employee
By Jim Emerson EL CERRITO, CA — A homeless man from Sacramento County allegedly stabbed a store employee in El Cerrito in early May. Devin A. Gonzales, 41, of Carmichael,
School Supervisor Charged for Alleged Sexual Assault of a Student
by Jim Emerson WALNUT CREEK, CA — A school supervisor has been arrested and charged for allegedly sexually assaulting an underage student. Gerard M. Flaherty, 43, of Pleasant Hill, worked
Suspected Bank Robber in Custody in Lieu of $50,000 Bond
By Jim Emerson WALNUT CREEK, CA — Ronald T. Lane, 54, of Livermore, has been arrested and remains in custody in lieu of $50,000 bond. Lane allegedly committed a bank
Murder Suspect Held on $4.2 million bond
By Jim Emerson CONCORD, CA — A man implicated in a murder remains behind bars at the Martinez Detention Facility in lieu of $4.2 million bond. Chance Martin, a 27-year-old
Suspects Arrested for Child Sex Exploitation, Firearms Possession
By Jim Emerson BRENTWOOD, CA — Three suspects were arrested during a special operation targeting child sexual exploitation. One of the suspects Tommy Ray Vance, 48, of San Leandro, also
Retail Theft Suspect Arrested after Police Chase
By Jim Emerson LAFAYETTE, CA — Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a driver who nearly crashed into a Lafayette motorcycle officer. The suspect, identified as Delvente Murry, 32,
