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Contra Costa

Man in Custody is Suspected of Committing Armed Robberies in Pinole

PINOLE — A man suspected of committing a series of armed robberies is in custody. The suspect was arrested by Pinole detectives working with the Contra Costa County FBI Safe

Alameda

Man Arrested Twice in 2 Weeks Faces New Burglary and Rape Charges

Photo: Nicholas E. Wilkins BERKELEY— A man has been arrested twice in less than two weeks. His most recent arrest was on suspicion of burglary and rape, and he remains

Alameda

Man Arrested for Stabbing a Woman; Claims She Stabbed Herself

BERKELEY — Yarman D. Smith, a 33-year-old resident of Berkeley, has been jailed for allegedly stabbing a woman during a domestic dispute. Smith told authorities that the victim accidentally stabbed

Contra Costa

Officers Responding to a Fight in Progress Arrest 4 Robbery Suspects

BRENTWOOD —Police responded to a call about a fight in progress and ultimately arrested four suspects for robbery. Officers were dispatched during the predawn hours of October 23. Residents phoning

Alameda

SWAT Teams Arrest 3 Suspects for Armed Robberies in SF Bay Area

NEWARK — SWAT teams from three counties arrested three suspects for armed robberies committed in the San Francisco Bay Area. Three handguns, one rifle, high-capacity magazines and other ammunition were

Alameda

Suspect Arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapon for Stabbing a Man

FREMONT — Patrol officers responded to a report of two men fighting, but while en route the call was upgraded to a stabbing. Police located and arrested a suspect several

Alameda

Suspect in Drive-by Shooting Tries to Retrieve his Towed Vehicle

BERKELEY — Robert R. Barnes, a 44-year-old man from Stockton was arrested after he tried to retrieve his impounded vehicle. It was towed as evidence in connection with a drive-by

Alameda

One Suspect Arrested, Second Suspect Sought for Cocktail Lounge Shooting

Photo: second shooting suspect FREMONT — Authorities located and arrested one suspect for brandishing a firearm at the Mojo Lounge. A second suspect who fired shots outside this cocktail bar

Marin

Arrests Made in Connection with a Stabbing Attack in September

  NOVATO — Four persons have been arrested in connection with a stabbing last month. One of the suspects was already in jail for unrelated charges when he was arrested

Contra Costa

Suspect Arrested for Assault and Arson at a Homeless Encampment

Photo: Brian J. Dean ANTIOCH — An arson suspect was arrested for a fire at a homeless encampment which threaten nearby homes. The suspect allegedly assaulted a homeless person and