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4 Suspected Shoplifters Arrested while Driving Away in a Stolen Vehicle

Photo: scene of the crime Moraga — Police responding to a shoplifting incident arrested four persons driving away in a stolen vehicle. This foursome allegedly took off without paying for

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SWAT Team Arrests Man Accused of Committing Sex Crimes with a Child

Photo: David M. Justice WALNUT CREEK — A SWAT team arrested a man accused of committing rape—and lewd and lascivious acts with a child. But before being taken into custody,

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Cold Case Resolved: 3 Arrests Made for Gang-Related Murder in 2005

Photo: Brain Gray (l) and George Siever (r) ANTIOCH — Authorities resolved another cold case. Three suspects are finally in custody for a gang-related murder that occurred in 2005. Once

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Suspect Fleeing from Deputies Apprehended with a Helicopter Assist

Photo: Contra Costa County helicopter ANTIOCH — A suspect on probation fleeing from deputies on special patrol was arrested on January 24. The suspect was caught with assistance from a

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Man Arrested during Traffic Enforcement Stop on Suspicion of Murder

Photo: Jordan Martes Thompson ANTIOCH — A man who evaded police for one year was arrested during a traffic enforcement stop. The suspect was wanted in connection with a fatal

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Murder Suspect in Custody Following Months of Investigation

Photo: Jeffrey Van Vo SAN PABLO — A murder suspect is in custody following months of investigation. 22 year old Jeffrey Van Vo of Albany, was arrested January 17 on

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Fugitive Arrested for Attempted Murder during an Argument Last Year

Photo: Kevion Blocker ANTIOCH — A fugitive who alluded authorities earlier this month was apprehended on January 14. The suspect was wanted for an attempted murder during an argument last

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2 Men Under Surveillance Arrested for 5 Residential Burglaries

Photo: Devaughn Cooper and James A Lipston CONCORD — Two men observed leaving a residence carrying stolen property were arrested while under surveillance. Both suspects have been charged with five

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Fugitive with 3 Outstanding Warrants Located Driving Stolen Vehicle

LAFAYETTE — A fugitive with three outstanding warrants led authorities on a high-speed chase through two counties. The incident began after the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office was alerted about

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Murder Suspect Arrested One Day After Man is Shot to Death

ANTIOCH — A suspect arrested one day after a man was fatally shot to death has been charged with murder. Detectives identified Vernon Louisville, 45 of Vallejo, as the suspect