Contra Costa
County EMS Chief Faces Embezzlement and Drug Charges
MARTINEZ — A Contra Costa County official arrested earlier this month is facing felony and misdemeanor charges. The county EMS chief is accused of embezzlement and possession of controlled substances.
Transient Arrested for Multiple Burglaries and Stealing Firearms
Photo: Zaragoza and items he stole OAKLEY — A transient was arrested last weekend on suspicion of committing multiple burglaries, and among other things stealing firearms. Residences and vehicles were
4 Agencies Help Pinole Police Arrest Fleeing Burglary Suspects
PINOLE — Four other law enforcement agencies assisted Pinole Police in capturing three fleeing burglary suspects. However, a fourth suspect remains at large. Officers from Pinole PD were first to
2 Men Arrested in Ongoing Child Pornography Investigations
Photo: Francisco Perez MARTINEZ — Two men were arrested as part of ongoing investigation into child pornography in Contra Costa County. Authorities are seeking help from the public as these
Swift Investigation Leads to Arrest of Murder Suspect in One Day
Photo: Motel 6 in Fairfield CROCKET— A swift murder investigation resulted in an arrest in one day. Authorities apprehended a suspect several hours after a corpse was found on the
Pharmacy Director Accused of Armed Robbery at CVS Pharmacy
Photo: Jonathan Szkotak MARTINEZ — A pharmacy director for the Alameda Alliance of Health is accused of committing an armed robbery at a CVS Pharmacy. The suspect potentially could lose
Police Catch Man with Help from a Firetruck Ladder and an Airplane
Photo: Villatoro surrenders CONCORD — There was high drama last weekend, when police arrived at an apartment complex to serve a pair of arrest warrants. One individual fled from an
Teen in Custody Accused of Making Threats Against School
Photo: Tristan Curl OAKLEY — The long arm of the law reached some 1700 miles to arrest a teenager accused of terrorism. This former California resident—accused of making threats against
24-year-old Man Arrested 25 Times Crashes a Stolen Car this Time
Photo: Darryl Maiale (LinkedIn) ALAMO — This is a story about a jailbird accumulating arrests faster than birthdays. Darryl Maiale, 24 of Hayward, was arrested for the 25th time on
Woman Arrested is Suspected of Committing Multiple Crimes
Photo: Michelle Haro RICHMOND — A 36 year old El Sobrante woman has been taken into custody on suspicion of committing multiple crimes. Her alleged crimes range from minor offenses
