Posts From Jim Emerson

Back to homepage
Alameda

2 Men on Probation Brought Back to Jail for Burglary, Drugs

Photo: Vanderrick Vickers, Jr. EMERYVILLE — Two men on supervised probation for previous burglary convictions were arrested again on February 25 shortly before 4 a.m. after they were seen casing

Contra Costa

Suspect Brings Incriminating Evidence to Meeting with Police

ABOVE: Stock image (Source unknown) SAN PABLO — A police officer phoned a robbery suspect asking for help to solve a crime, and the suspect agreed to travel to a

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