Posts From Jim Emerson
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for Drugs
By Jim Emerson LIVERMORE, CA — Maria N. Shields, a 64-year-old resident of Oakland, was arrested following a traffic stop in Livermore. Shields’ troubles escalated after being stopped for an
BART Stabbing Suspect in Custody & Ineligible for Release on Bond
By Jim Emerson OAKLAND — A BART stabbing suspect is in custody at Alameda County Santa Rita Jail. Joyanshawnt V. Portades, 34, of Oakland, remains ineligible for release on bond,
Stabbing at Albert Park in San Rafael: Suspect in Custody
By Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL — A phlebotomist with a lengthy rap sheet allegedly stabbed another person during a fight at Albert Park. Lucas Novick, 28, of San Rafael, remains
Man in Custody for Allegedly Firing Shots Near School
By Jim Emerson SAN PABLO — A man is in custody for allegedly firing gunshots in the vicinity of a school. Erick W. Rodriguez, 34, of San Pablo, is being
Son in Custody Charged with Murdering his Father Found in a Dumpster
By Jim Emerson HAYWARD — A man in custody allegedly murdered his father whose corpse was found inside a garbage dumpster. David Sanchez, 25, of Hayward, is accused of fatally
Woman Arrested for a Carjacking at Martinez Amtrak Station
By Jim Emerson MARTINEZ — A woman was arrested following a carjacking at the Martinez Amtrak Station, where two victims were injured. Christina A. Starnes, 25, of Helendale, remains in
Man Charged for Murder and Robbery is Also Suspected of Attempted Carjacking
By Jim Emerson PLEASANTON, CA — An incarcerated man charged in two separate murder and robbery cases faces a third, new legal jeopardy. Andres Sanchez, 38, was already behind bars
Disgusting Odor Leads to Arrest of a Suspect for Double-Murder
By Jim Emerson ANTIOCH, CA — Neighbors started complaining about the disgusting odor coming from nearby. Police later responded to a call for a welfare check at home on Fairmont
Man in Custody in Lieu of $350,000 Bond for Charges Involving Vehicle Theft
By Jim Emerson OAKLEY — Devon J. Singleton, 29, of Antioch, remains in custody in lieu of $350,000 bond after reportedly stealing a vehicle and assaulting an Oakley officer. Oakley police
Suspects Apprehended in Connection with a Fatal Shooting at Skate Park
By Jim Emerson SAN LEANDRO— BART police apprehended two suspects sought in connection with a deadly shooting at a skate park. Devin L. Stevenson, 30, and Ebony N. Cook, 31,
