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Contra Costa

Loaded Firearm, Methamphetamine and Cash Recovered in Arrest

Photo: Stock Image OAKLEY— A routine traffic enforcement operation escalated to a police chase and arrest of a man who is frequently in trouble. A loaded firearm, methamphetamine and $4,200

Marin

Suspected Axeman Arrested at Home in His Driveway

Photo: Stock Image NOVATO — Reports of a wild axeman breaking windows resulted in the arrest of Bjorn N. Schwindt, 28, of Novato. Schwindt was booked into Marin County Jail,

Alameda

A Longtime Criminal is Arrested for Stabbing a BART Passenger

Photo: Stock Image OAKLAND— A 44-year-old felon allegedly stabbed a passenger on a BART train who was minding their own business. Tamire B. Edwards, an Oakland resident with a violent

Contra Costa

Two Women Arrested on Suspicion of Organized Retail Theft

Photo: Stock Image BRENTWOOD — Two women were jailed for organized retail theft at the Streets of Brentwood shopping mall. Officers responding to theft at T.J. Maxx reportedly saw the

Contra Costa

Nanny Charged for Possession and Distribution of Child Pornography

Photo: Stock Image ANTIOCH — A woman working part-time as a nanny allegedly possessed and distributed child pornography. Michelle N. Hildago, 28, of Antioch, was arrested by the Contra Costa

Alameda

Son Allegedly Murders Mother, Stabs Two Other Victims, Steals a Car

Photo: Stock Image BERKELEY —A troubled unemployed man allegedly murdered his mother, stabbed his  stepfather, stabbed another woman, and then stole a getaway car. Jonah J. Roper, 36, of Berkeley,

Contra Costa

Diablo Valley College Professor in Custody, Charged with Sex Trafficking

Photo: Stock Image PLEASANT HILL— A Diablo Valley College professor on administrative leave faces nine charges involving sex trafficking. The suspect has been accused by two women, including one woman

Marin

Woman Arrested for Arson at a Homeless Encampment

Photo: Stock Image FAIRFAX — A homeless woman frequently in trouble with the law was arrested following a disturbance near Fairfax Town Hall. Kachina G. Moncrief, 48, is being held

Marin

Vagrant Arrested 56 Times is now Accused of Committing Arson

Photo: Stock Image MILL VALLEY—Ron A. Wilkins, a 62-year-old vagrant, has been arrested 56 times since 2016. Wilkins was most recently arrested by Mill Valley PD for arson. He allegedly

Alameda

Unemployed Man Behind in Rent is Accused of Shooting a Contractor

Photo: Stock Image BERKELEY — An unemployed man was arrested after a contractor was wounded. Two shots were fired inside an apartment building near the Berkeley campus of the University