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Alameda

Babysitter Accused of Assaulting Child and Causing Brain Injuries

Photo: Johnathan N. Davis SAN LEANDRO — Police arrested a man suspected of brutally assaulting a 6-year-old boy while babysitting. Horrifically abused and battered, the child required brain surgery and

Contra Costa

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

Contra Costa

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

Alameda

Man Detained for Shoplifting Recognized as Arson Suspect

Photo: Rodney Rushing SAN LEANDRO — A suspect detained by security guards for shoplifting was arrested by police for arson. Officers dispatched to handle a shoplifting incident recognized the man

Marin

Suspect Arrested for Stabbing Another Man for No Apparent Reason

NOVATO — A man was violently attacked over the weekend for no apparent reason. About an hour after the incident, police arrested a man on suspicion of stabbing another man

Contra Costa

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

Marin

Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Suspect on Child Pornography Charges

SAN RAFAEL — Following several months of investigation, authorities arrested a man on several charges related to child pornography. Marin County Sheriff’s Office deputies locked him up on November 20th.

Contra Costa

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

Marin

Homeless Man Arrested for Arson at Homeless Encampment

Photo: Home Depot on Kerner Boulevard SAN RAFAEL — A homeless man is in custody on suspicion of starting an arson fire. The man was arrested an hour after a

Alameda

Creepy Burglar Caught Leaving Stolen Car after Waking up Resident

Photo: Channing Way & Ninth Street BERKELEY — A creepy burglar didn’t flee far after waking up a sleeping resident. Police caught him leaving the burglary victim’s stolen car four