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Man Arrested after a Home Depot Employee Is Threatened with a Machete

By Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL — A man with a history of arrests for petty theft has been arrested again—this time for allegedly threatening a store security employee with a

Marin

Suspect Arrested Following an Early Morning Crime Spree

By Jim Emerson MILL VALLEY, CA  —  One suspect was arrested following an early morning crime spree in the vicinity of Eldridge Avenue and Lee Street. A second suspect is

Alameda News

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

Alameda News

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,

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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

Contra Costa News

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

Alameda News

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

Contra Costa News

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

Alameda News

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

Contra Costa News

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