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Burglary Suspects Attempt Carjackings while Pursued by Police

Photo: Stock Image Written By: Jim Emerson ANTIOCH — Two alleged burglars attempted carjackings while fleeing from pursuing police. With help from a Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office helicopter, Antioch

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Burglary Suspect in Custody, Police Recover Stolen Firearm

Photo:  File photo of Eduardo Cortes-Rodriguez |  Walnut Creek PD Written By: Jim Emerson WALNUT CREEK — A previously convicted felon is behind bars again—for allegedly stealing a firearm during

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Caretaker Charged in Poisoning Death of a Man Suffering from Dementia

Photo: Stock Image Written By: Jim Emerson WALNUT CREEK — A man suffering from dementia died after drinking an all-purpose cleaning solution at an assisted living facility. A caretaker has

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Vehicle Theft Ring Smashed: 4 Suspects in Custody

Photo: Evidence seized during search warrants | Newark PD Written By: Jim Emerson SAN PABLO — Detectives smashed a ring of vehicle thieves operating throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Vehicle Windows Damaged by Projectiles: Suspect in Custody

Photo: Stock Image Written By: Jim Emerson BRENTWOOD — At least seven vehicles were struck by projectiles before Brentwood PD arrested a 31-year-old man for allegedly doing this. Windows were

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Grocery Robbery Suspects Arrested

Photo: Evidence seized during search warrants | Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office Written By: Jim Emerson OAKLEY— Officers responded January 11 at 8:46 p.m. to a report that three men were

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Brentwood PD arrests Drive-By-Shooting Suspect

Photo: All photos courtesy of Brentwood PD Written By: Jim Emerson BRENTWOOD — Officers recovered several bullet shell casings and arrested a man suspected of committing a drive-by shooting. He

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Woman in Custody Charged for Allegedly Murdering Her Neighbor

Photo: File photo of Serico Justice |  Antioch PD Written By: Jim Emerson ANTIOCH — A woman faces charges for murder and intentional discharge of a firearm for allegedly shooting

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U.S. Marshals assist in Bowling Alley Shooting Suspect Arrest

Photo:  File photo of Sirjantz T. Moliga |  Hercules PD Written By: Jim Emerson PINOLE — An ongoing investigation of a shooting at AMF Pinole Valley Lanes has led to

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2 Men Arrested Accused of Stealing Public Assistance Money from Poor People

Photo: Stock Image Written By: Jim Emerson HERCULES — Two men are in custody for allegedly stealing money from poor people receiving public assistance. The two suspects are charged with