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Alameda

Bungalow shooting suspect charged with murder

Photo: Devin Carrihill BERKELEY — Two persons were arrested after one man was killed and a woman was injured at a bungalow with a history of shootings. The young man

Marin

Sting Operation to Combat Sex Trafficking Nets Arrests of 3 Men

SAN RAFAEL — Three men were arrested during a recent sting operation to combat sex trafficking in Marin County. Multiple agencies participated in a six-hour law enforcement action, which took

Alameda

Standoff with Gunman Ends with Arrest of Suspect Napping in Hotel Lobby

  EMERYVILLE — A man arrested at a hotel faces multiple weapons-related charges and for allegedly making criminal threats. A tense standoff with police ended when the suspect fell asleep

Contra Costa

Driver Arrested Faces Vehicular Manslaughter Charge for Death of a Bicyclist

Photo: car involved SAN PABLO — A driver arrested for vehicular manslaughter is being held in custody in lieu of $100,000 bond. The suspect is believed responsible for the death

Alameda

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

Contra Costa

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

Marin

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

Alameda

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

Marin

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

Contra Costa

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