Contra Costa
Increased Downtown Patrols Net Another Suspect in Organized Store Robberies
WALNUT CREEK — Increased patrols are being conducted downtown in response to organized store robberies—and another suspect was arrested during one such patrol. The woman arrested has prior arrests for
Suspect in Custody on Suspicion of Setting Fires Inside Walnut Creek Library
WALNUT CREEK — A man suspected of setting fires inside the Walnut Creek Library and elsewhere downtown is in custody. Police and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Robbery and Carjacking Suspect Remains in Custody in Lieu of $1.2 Million Bond
“SAN RAMON — Philander R. Johnson is being held in custody in lieu of $1,240,000 bond for two carjackings following a hardware store robbery. The 30-year-old resident of Antioch has
Girlfriend Arrested for Attempted Murder, Resulting in her Boyfriend’s Paralysis
PINOLE — A 26-year-old woman with a lengthy rap sheet is behind county bars again. Denishia Pannessa Ann Griffin who lives in Richmond was booked for attempted murder of her
Nordstrom Store Looted, 3 Suspects in Custody as Investigation Continues
WALNUT CREEK— Three suspects were arrested in Contra Costa County during a night of looting organized on social media. They allegedly participated with a mob of 80 hooligans who
Woman Arrested on Suspicion of Vehicle Theft and Kidnapping a Baby
Photo: Nataly A. Ayala PITTSBURG — Police recovered a stolen car with a one-year-old baby inside and later arrested a woman suspected of stealing the car. The baby girl was
Son Arrested on Suspicion of Murdering his Elderly Mother
WALNUT CREEK — Tragedy struck at a small normally quiet condominium community in the predawn hours of November 8. A son was placed under arrest at Unit 4 on suspicion
Three Suspects Believed Responsible for 25 Armed Robberies in Custody
CONCORD — A multi-jurisdictional investigation in Contra Costa County culminated in the recent arrests of three men. The suspects are believed responsible for committing about 25 armed robberies in a
Man in Custody is Suspected of Committing Armed Robberies in Pinole
PINOLE — A man suspected of committing a series of armed robberies is in custody. The suspect was arrested by Pinole detectives working with the Contra Costa County FBI Safe
Officers Responding to a Fight in Progress Arrest 4 Robbery Suspects
BRENTWOOD —Police responded to a call about a fight in progress and ultimately arrested four suspects for robbery. Officers were dispatched during the predawn hours of October 23. Residents phoning
