Contra Costa
Investigation of Illegal Handgun Sale Leads to Arrest of Suspected Drug Dealer
Photo: confiscated from Runkle RODEO — Authorities investigating an illegal handgun sale arrested a suspected drug dealer inside his home. His arrest resulted from an inquiry involving multiple law enforcement
Man Arrested for Setting Brush Fire in Parkland near Populated Area
Photo: Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve ANTIOCH — Authorities arrested a man believed to be responsible for setting a brush fire in parkland on the outskirts of a populated area.
4 Teens in Custody Suspected of Committing Home Invasion Robbery
Photo: 2000 block of Goldpine Way ANTIOCH— Four teenagers, including a 16-year-old minor have been arrested on suspicion of committing a home invasion robbery. The teens allegedly entered and robbed
Video Recording Leads to Fast Arrest of Suspected Bicycle Thief
Photo: recovered bicycle DANVILLE — While nuisance criminals like bicycle thieves are ordinarily not high priorities, technology continues to improve law enforcement capabilities. Such is the case with a video
Father and Son in Jail, Accused of Sexually Abusing Multiple Children
ANTIOCH — A father and son are in custody in separate Contra Costa County jails on charges of sexually abusing multiple children. Both men were arrested earlier this month. In
Security Guard Suspected of Being in Cahoots in Armed Robbery
Photo: Vincent Timmons and Gary Dillahunty CONCORD — A former security guard and another man suspected of being in cahoots have been arrested for an armed robbery. They allegedly robbed
Two Men Arrested for Pimping, One Woman Convicted for Pimping
Photo: Mychal D. Nelson RICHMOND — A special law enforcement unit dubbed Bravo is targeting human trafficking crimes. So far this month, two men were arrested on suspicion of pimping
2 Suspects in Custody as Murder and Assault Investigations Continue
Photo: crime scene BAY POINT— Two suspects remain in custody, as authorities investigate possible links between a murder and a separate assault. Both crimes occurred within less than a half
Man Arrested for Hate Crimes for Defacing Buildings with Racist Messages
Photo: Jacob Leigh caught on camera SAN RAMON — An 18-year-old man is accused of hate crimes for defacing commercial buildings with racist messages. He was arrested thanks to help
Man Previously Arrested For Attempted Murder Now Faces Murder Charges
PACHECO — A man on probation, previously arrested for attempted murder is back in custody—this time for a murder. Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested him on July 5th
