Contra Costa
Suspect Arrested for Assault and Arson at a Homeless Encampment
Photo: Brian J. Dean ANTIOCH — An arson suspect was arrested for a fire at a homeless encampment which threaten nearby homes. The suspect allegedly assaulted a homeless person and
Robbery Suspects Pursued by Victim, Arrested by Antioch Officers
ANTIOCH —There was trouble at the Antioch Water Treatment Plant, where a robbery victim chasing thieves dodged bullets being fired at him. Police subsequently arrested two suspects, but a third
Man Held in Custody for $1 Million Bond on Suspicion of Murdering a Woman
BAY POINT— Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office deputies investigating a domestic disturbance incident arrested a man who allegedly murdered a woman. The suspect is being held in custody for
Hospital Evacuated, Teen Suspected in Armed Carjacking Apprehended
ANTIOCH — A teenager suspected of committing an armed carjacking was apprehended after he ran inside a hospital to hide. The outpatient hospital had to be evacuated while authorities
Felon Arrested for Possession of a Loaded Gun and Narcotics
BRENTWOOD — Police officers located and arrested an armed man found sitting inside a car, with a woman in the driver’s seat and children in the backseat. The man is
Woman Suspected of Going on a Crime Spree is Arrested in Danville
Photo: Alexis Hill DANVILLE — A woman suspected of going on a crime spree has been arrested by the Danville Police Department. She faces a litany of charges for crimes
Danville Company Executives Allegedly Defraud Tennessee Valley Authority
DANVILLE —Two executives of a Danville-based software company are accused of defrauding the Tennessee Valley Authority. Both men were arrested earlier this month in Contra Costa County by U.S. Marshals.
A Suspected Arsonist is Arrested Less than One Mile from Burned Forestland
ANTIOCH — The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) arrested a suspected arsonist. The suspect was taken into custody less than one mile away from a patch of
Man in Custody Involving DUI Resulting in 2 Pedestrian Deaths
Photo: memorial for 16-year-old Luis Esparza KNIGHTSEN — A teenage driver is in custody following a drunk driving tragedy resulting in the deaths of two pedestrians. The suspect was arrested
Suspect Arrested and Charged for a Man’s Murder in August
BAY POINT — A suspect has been arrested and charged for the murder of a manon August 28. Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the crime scene at
