Posts From Jim Emerson
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
Man with Outstanding Warrants Delays his Arrest with Fire and Sewage
OAKLEY — Officers assisting bail bond agents arrested Larry M. Davis, 43 of Sacramento, for numerous outstanding warrants. His arrest was delayed by fire, raw sewage, and an assault on
Illegally Parked Parolee Arrested for Alleged Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Photo: Pipes and replica firearms NOVATO — A man found in possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia and two realistic-looking replica handguns is behind county bars. This parolee was arrested outside
Suspects Implicated in Second Armed Robbery of Canadian Film Crew
OAKLAND — Officers investigating an armed robbery in Oakland implicated three suspects to another armed robbery in San Francisco. They were arrested for both robberies, along with a fourth suspect—the
Workplace Harassment Incident Leads to Arrests on Weapons Charges
Photo: Arrest scene WALNUT CREEK — An armed young man and a juvenile accompanying him were arrested following a workplace harassment incident. They were taken into custody a short distance
Homeless Man Suspected of Arson Held in Custody in Lieu of $225,000 Bond
Photo: Con Fire CONCORD — Robert R. Acuff, 40 years old and homeless, was arrested on suspicion of committing arson. He is presently being housed in county jail in lieu
Former Biology Teacher Charged with Sexual Crimes Involving Children
Photo: Anessa P. Gower RICHMOND — A former teacher investigated by multiple law enforcement agencies has been charged for allegedly sexually abusing minors. The suspect was returning from Hawaii when
