Posts From Jim Emerson
Skateboarder Charged with Attempted Murder for Beating a 75-Year-Old Man
SAN LEANDRO — A skateboarder in custody faces charges including attempted murder in connection with a brutal attack of a 75-year-old man. The alleged attacker is Rafael Betancourt, a 26-year-old
Woman and Boyfriend Face Charges for Murdering her Husband for Financial Gain
CONCORD — Charges have been filed against a man and woman for allegedly murdering the woman’s husband—for financial gain. The recently arrested duo remains in custody behind county bars. The
Two Arrested at Shopping Center for Vehicle Theft, Drugs, Identity Theft
Photo: stolen car recovered NOVATO — A stolen car with stolen license plates found at a shopping center parking lot contained illicit drugs and stolen property. The two occupants of
Woman Arrested on Weapons Charges after Gunfire Erupts Outside a Party
Photo: Erichannay Ryder BERKELEY — Gunfire erupted as partygoers were leaving a raucous gathering, and a young woman was arrested. Neighbors were already disturbed by the loud party when the
Teacher Suspected of Classroom Intoxication Sent to Detention at County Jail
Photo: Teagen Leonhart (LinkedIn) SAN RAFAEL — A high school teacher spent time in detention at Marin County Jail for allegedly showing up for classes intoxicated. She was arrested April
Suspect Arrested for Allegedly Making Threats to Shoot Customers at Business
Photo: Taken from Green BRENTWOOD — A suspect was arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot terrified customers at a business. The man was quickly apprehended, and a firearm and ammunition
Man with Machete Arrested for Alleged Attempted Robbery at Target Store
Photo: Rodriguez arrest photo WALNUT CREEK — Police arrested a man and recovered a machete that he allegedly used during a failed attempted robbery. The incident occurred last week at
Man Faces Multiple Charges for Death of a Golf Course Groundskeeper
SAN LEANDRO —Jason R. McDermott faces multiple charges including vehicular manslaughter for a hit-and-run crash at a golf course. McDermott, 43, a construction worker from Oakland, is believed responsible for
Driver Arrested for Carrying a Loaded Weapon near Elementary School
Photo: found in the car BERKELEY — A driver was arrested after dropping off a child outside Malcom X. Elementary School. He was driving with a suspended license and an
Defrocked Priest Arrested for DUI and Gross Vehicular Manslaughter
Photo: Stephen M. Kiesle WALNUT CREEK — A former priest with a criminal history faces charges for gross vehicular manslaughter while allegedly driving drunk. His vehicle flipped over on its
