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Contra Costa News

Traffic Stop Results in Arrest of Driver with 100 Pounds of Meth

By Jim Emerson CONCORD — A major drug arrest was made on Interstate 680 during morning rush hour. California Highway Patrol arrested a driver found in possession of nearly 100

Contra Costa News

Suspects Arrested for ATM Armed Robberies in Brentwood and Antioch

  By Jim Emerson BRENTWOOD — Two armed robbery suspects were arrested following an investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The victims were robbed after withdrawing money from ATM machines.

Contra Costa News

Transient Arrested for Copper Wire Theft and Outstanding Warrants

By Jim Emerson MORAGA — A transient is in custody for copper wire theft at a hardware store. The suspect allegedly used a ruse to steal copper wiring from Outdoor

News Novato

Suspects Observed Attempting to Force Entry into an Apartment

By Jim Emerson NOVATO — An attempted burglary reported to police resulted in the arrest of two suspects. Both suspects wearing dark clothing were observed attempting to force entry into

Contra Costa News

Carjacking Suspect Held in Custody in Lieu of $150,000 Bond

  by Jim Emerson SAN RAMON — A man remains in custody in connection with a carjacking at a car wash in San Ramon. Richard A. Weatherford Jr. 28, of

Alameda

BART Passengers Arrested for Stabbing Attack, Attempted Murder

  By Jim Emerson OAKLAND  —  BART police regularly remove violent passengers and passengers with outstanding warrants from the transit system. Two recent examples involve arrests for a stabbing attack

Alameda News

Fisherman Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing a Windsurfer

Photo: Stock Image By Jim Emerson BERKELEY — Police arrested a fisherman for allegedly stabbing a windsurfer during a fracas at Shorebird Park. The suspect is 31-year-old Jimmy Ray Ellis,

Contra Costa News

Intruder Arrested after Fleeing from a Residence

By Jim Emerson DANVILLE — An intruder carrying a knife entered a couple’s residence during the predawn hours of September 1. The intruder confronted a man who lives there, while

Alameda

Suspects in Custody Charged for a Shooting on Interstate 880

By Jim Emerson HAYWARD — Two Hayward residents in custody face multiple charges for a freeway shooting in August. Maria R. Martinez, 43, and Elias N. Jimenez, 22, are behind

Contra Costa News

Traffic Stop Nets Arrests of 3 Felons for Firearms Possession

By Jim Emerson BRENTWOOD —Three previously convicted felons—two adults and one juvenile on probation— were arrested following a traffic stop. Evidently, driving around with an expired vehicle registration attracted a