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Contra Costa

Police Use Social Media to Identify and Arrest Robbery Suspect

Photo: Giovanni Mendoza SAN PABLO — Information generated from social media posts enabled police investigators to identify and arrest a man suspected of committing multiple robberies throughout San Pablo and

Alameda

Suspected Child Molester Arrested after Missing Court Appearance

BERKELEY – A man who was arrested half a dozen times on child molestation and indecent exposure charges last year was arrested on similar charges again last week—a day after

Marin

Brass Knuckles and Cannabis on the Console Lead to Man’s Arrest

SAN RAFAEL – A man seen playing with brass knuckles inside a vehicle reeking of cannabis invited some attention from police officers, who subsequently arrested him on multiple charges on

California

CHP Officer Arrests Off-Duty Oakland Cop on Suspicion of DUI

OAKLAND – A new police officer was fingerprinted and photographed this week but not as any part of his official law enforcement training; he was booked at the Glenn E.

Alameda

Man Arrested after Running Across 8 Lanes of Freeway Traffic

Photo: Jerry Matthews UNION CITY – A man attempting to flee police officers ran across eight lanes of freeway traffic, dodging cars during the evening rush hour on February 9,

Alameda

Woman Accused of DUIs Faces Murder and Manslaughter Charges

PHOTO: Lauren Davis being arrested LIVERMORE – A woman was arrested for the fourth time on DUI charges February 8—but this time she’s also facing more serious charges for an

Alameda

Burglary Suspects Apprehended Outside Pixar Animation Studios

Photo: Hasani Venson EMERYVILLE – A pair of suspects were arrested February 5 outside Pixar Animation Studios, where officers found vehicles with shattered windows, and a window punch tool lying

Contra Costa

Vehicle Burglary Suspects Choose Dead End to Jailhouse

Photo: scene where chase ended PINOLE — Two men suspected of breaking into a vehicle on February 2 cornered themselves on a dead end—making it easier for Pinole police officers

Alameda National News

International Burglary and Fencing Scheme Investigation Nets Nine Arrests

Photo: 8 suspects in scheme FREMONT– Nine individuals suspected of participating in an international criminal scheme were arrested on January 25 during raids organized by Fremont police detectives, with assistance

Marin

Fake Crime Report Fails to Prevent 2 Arrests for Real Crimes

SAN RAFAEL – Two men were arrested on suspicion of falsely reporting crime, which they apparently hoped would distract the police, while they were committing real crime. Police received a