Contra Costa
Woman Leaving a Party Allegedly Strikes a Man with her Vehicle on Purpose
– By Jim Emerson OAKLEY, CA — A fight erupted at a birthday party in Oakley leading to the arrest of Alvonda T. Meyers, 39, of Antioch. Some of the
Bay Area Teacher’s Aide Arrested – 600 Images of Child Pornography Seized
– By Jim Emerson DISCOVERY BAY, CA— Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested a suspect earlier this month and seized more than 600 images of child pornography. Dominic J.
North Richmond Woman with a Violent History Arrested on Suspicion of Murder
by Jim Emerson NORTH RICHMOND, CA — An elderly woman with a violent criminal history was recently arrested on suspicion of murder. Terri L. James, 61, of North Richmond, is
Man in Custody on Suspicion of Attempted Murder of a Woman in Antioch
By Jim Emerson ANTIOCH, CA — Raymond L. Greene, 30, of Antioch, remains in custody ineligible for release on bond on suspicion of attempted murder. Antioch police detectives placed Greene
Suspect in Custody for Assault of Dog Walkers near Bayfront Park
By Jim Emerson PINOLE, CA — Police recently arrested a suspect in connection with two brutal assaults in May near Bayfront Park in Pinole. Miguel A. Patino, 27 of Richmond,
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
