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Contra Costa

Suspected Dumpster Arsonist Arrested Outside a Carpet Store

Photo: Stock Image Written By: Jim Emerson PLEASANT HILL —Aaron W. Shermer, 36, of Pleasant Hill, is being held in jail in lieu of $50,000 bond on suspicion of arson.

Marin

Driver Arrested for DUI, Handgun Recovered from San Francisco Bay

Photos: Courtesy of Marin County Sheriff’s Office (Cover) Dive Team Written By: Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL — A driver was arrested after crashing into a curb, abandoning his car, and

Alameda

Suspect in a Wheelchair Allegedly Shoots Another Man to Death

OAKLAND —Kahalil A. Attiba, 40, of Oakland, who uses a wheelchair, is in custody ineligible for release on bond. Attiba faces multiple charges in connection with the murder of a

Alameda

Woman Arrested Allegedly Attempted to Kidnap Children

Photo: Courtesy Berkley PD; Suspect Dominque S. Walker Written By: Jim Emerson BERKELEY — A woman with prior arrests for vandalism is now in trouble for allegedly trying to kidnap

Contra Costa

Supermarket Stabbing Suspect in Custody in Lieu of $580,000 Bond

Photo: Courtesy of Antioch PD: Evidence Collected Written By: Jim Emerson ANTIOCH — Officers responding to a report of a robbery stabbing victim arrested the alleged perpetrator in less than

Alameda

Attempted Robbery Suspect Who Allegedly Shot at Police is in Custody

Photo: Stock Image Written By: Jim Emerson SAN LEANDRO — A man faces 12 charges after allegedly shooting at San Leandro officers who were responding to an attempted armed robbery.

Contra Costa

Guitar Teacher Held for $2,225,000 Bond on Child Molestation Charges

Photo: Rex Lee Bell Written By: Jim Emerson SAN RAMON — A San Francisco Bay Area guitar teacher is in custody in lieu of $2,225,000 bond for allegedly molesting children.

Alameda

Man Accused of Cutting Telecommunications Cables, Affecting Thousands of Residents

Written By Jim Emerson FREMONT —A 46-year-old man faces charges for allegedly cutting telecommunications cables in the neighborhood where he lives. Roshan D. Patel was arrested at his Raccoon Court

Contra Costa

Armed Robbery and Carjacking Suspect Held in Lieu of $350,000 Bond

Photos: Courtesy of Oakley PD: Suspect Johnathan R. Bordelon Written By: Jim Emerson OAKLEY — An armed robbery and carjacking suspect was arrested, and a firearm confiscated from him. Johnathan

Alameda

Suspect in Custody Accused of Murdering a Father and Son

Photo: Stock Image Written By: Jim Emerson HAYWARD — A man suspected of murdering a father and son is in custody and faces 16 charges. The victims were stabbed to