Contra Costa
Traffic Stop Leads to Charges for Drugs and Firearm Possession
By Jim Emerson BRENTWOOD — A wayward driver faces multiple charges involving illicit drugs and firearm possession, following a traffic stop in Brentwood. Michael J. Woodruff, 42, a resident of
Suspected Gang Member in Custody on Murder Charges
By Jim Emerson ANTIOCH, CA — A suspected gang member has been arrested and charged for allegedly murdering a man out for a walk with his dog. The suspect Darnel
Brothers Arrested for Gang-Related Stabbings in Concord
By Jim Emerson CONCORD, CA — Two brothers from Fairfield were arrested for gang-related stabbings in Concord, which sent two victims to hospitals. Ramon M. Cobos, 22, remains behind bars
Homeless Man Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing a Store Employee
By Jim Emerson EL CERRITO, CA — A homeless man from Sacramento County allegedly stabbed a store employee in El Cerrito in early May. Devin A. Gonzales, 41, of Carmichael,
School Supervisor Charged for Alleged Sexual Assault of a Student
by Jim Emerson WALNUT CREEK, CA — A school supervisor has been arrested and charged for allegedly sexually assaulting an underage student. Gerard M. Flaherty, 43, of Pleasant Hill, worked
Suspected Bank Robber in Custody in Lieu of $50,000 Bond
By Jim Emerson WALNUT CREEK, CA — Ronald T. Lane, 54, of Livermore, has been arrested and remains in custody in lieu of $50,000 bond. Lane allegedly committed a bank
Murder Suspect Held on $4.2 million bond
By Jim Emerson CONCORD, CA — A man implicated in a murder remains behind bars at the Martinez Detention Facility in lieu of $4.2 million bond. Chance Martin, a 27-year-old
Suspects Arrested for Child Sex Exploitation, Firearms Possession
By Jim Emerson BRENTWOOD, CA — Three suspects were arrested during a special operation targeting child sexual exploitation. One of the suspects Tommy Ray Vance, 48, of San Leandro, also
Retail Theft Suspect Arrested after Police Chase
By Jim Emerson LAFAYETTE, CA — Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a driver who nearly crashed into a Lafayette motorcycle officer. The suspect, identified as Delvente Murry, 32,
Man Released from Prison Rearrested for Vehicle and Mail Thefts
By Jim Emerson BRENTWOOD, CA — A man recently released from prison for a firearm conviction was arrested again on March 15th. Gustavo Montano-Razo, 35, of Concord, was locked up
