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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
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
Man with Machete Arrested for Alleged Attempted Robbery at Target Store
Photo: Rodriguez arrest photo WALNUT CREEK — Police arrested a man and recovered a machete that he allegedly used during a failed attempted robbery. The incident occurred last week at
Defrocked Priest Arrested for DUI and Gross Vehicular Manslaughter
Photo: Stephen M. Kiesle WALNUT CREEK — A former priest with a criminal history faces charges for gross vehicular manslaughter while allegedly driving drunk. His vehicle flipped over on its
Man with Outstanding Warrants Delays his Arrest with Fire and Sewage
OAKLEY — Officers assisting bail bond agents arrested Larry M. Davis, 43 of Sacramento, for numerous outstanding warrants. His arrest was delayed by fire, raw sewage, and an assault on
Workplace Harassment Incident Leads to Arrests on Weapons Charges
Photo: Arrest scene WALNUT CREEK — An armed young man and a juvenile accompanying him were arrested following a workplace harassment incident. They were taken into custody a short distance
Homeless Man Suspected of Arson Held in Custody in Lieu of $225,000 Bond
Photo: Con Fire CONCORD — Robert R. Acuff, 40 years old and homeless, was arrested on suspicion of committing arson. He is presently being housed in county jail in lieu
Former Biology Teacher Charged with Sexual Crimes Involving Children
Photo: Anessa P. Gower RICHMOND — A former teacher investigated by multiple law enforcement agencies has been charged for allegedly sexually abusing minors. The suspect was returning from Hawaii when
Suspect in Jail Faces Enhanced Charges for Attempted Murder of a Motorist
WALNUT CREEK — A 22-year-old man faces enhanced charges involving an attempted murder of a motorist in 2020. Anthony A. Hamid was taken into custody last week at his residence
Woman on Probation for Vehicle Theft is Arrested for Driving a Stolen Van to Court
Photo: Brandy Leigh Jones DUBLIN — Brandy Leigh Jones surprised authorities at the East County Hall of Justice last month. On probation for car theft, Jones arrived at court in
