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Alameda

Homeless Swordsman Arrested after Fleeing from Encampment

Berkeley PD display Ayala’s sword BERKELEY – A homeless man is in jail for allegedly assaulting a woman, brandishing a sword at several people, and slashing tents at a homeless

Alameda

Prowler Report Leads to Arrest for Burglary, Drugs

University Avenue and Grant Street (Google maps) BERKELEY – A man whom local police describe as a “prolific burglar” was arrested at 4:11 a.m. on February 16th on burglary and

Alameda

Medical Assistant Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault

Efrain Castanon UNION CITY – A medical assistant was arrested last Friday morning on a warrant by Union City police for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman during her appointment at

Alameda

Fraternity Bandit Confesses, His Accomplice Sought by Police

Pi Kappa Alpha house (Google maps) OAKLAND – One suspected fraternity house bandit was arrested early on Saturday morning, while his suspected accomplice remains at large. Oakland police arrested 18-year-old

Alameda

Suspect Arrested in County Jail, Faces 13 New Felony Charges

DUBLIN – An already incarcerated domestic violence suspect was arrested inside Alameda County’s jail on February 6—for another 13 felony charges—including the murder of his friend last year. Julius A.

Contra Costa

Man Shot in Front of His House, Murder Suspect in Custody

Looking down Wren Avenue (Google maps) CONCORD – A suspect was arrested 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, less than three hours after a man was shot in front of his house

Alameda

Hotel Burglary Botched, Three Suspects Nabbed Nearby

(Google Maps) BERKELEY – Three men identified as being homeless were arrested Saturday on various criminal charges, after they fled from the Downtown Berkeley Inn at 2001 Bancroft Way. Police

Contra Costa

Identity Thief Suspect Nabbed with Mail Belonging to 30 People

Joseph Malfitano ANTIOCH – Apparently stolen U.S. mail and a falsified driver’s license were recovered by police officers who arrested a suspected identify thief on January 31st. Police received a

Marin

Men Arrested at Shopping Center Booked at Marin County Jail

The Village of Corte Madera CORTE MADERA – Two men charged with burglary, identity theft, and conspiracy to commit a crime were arrested on January 26 at the Village of

Marin

Suspect Threatens to Shoot Officers at Children’s Playground

Pickleweed Park where Cab-Acosta was arrested SAN RAFAEL — A 28-year old man incarcerated at Marin County Jail for $50,000 bail is also the subject of an arrest/hold request from