Posts From Jim Emerson
Man in Possession of a Machete and Molotov Cocktails is Arrested
Photo: machete and Molotovs BERKELEY — A 43-year-old man caught walking around with a machete and homemade bombs has been arrested. He is accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at
A Strong Swimmer Temporarily Escapes Arrest on West Marin Island
Photo: offshore pursuit SAN RAFAEL— A middle-aged woman swam away from authorities before she was arrested her fifth time this year. She was surrounded on tiny West MarinIsland and airlifted
Mechanic in Custody for Downtown Assault of a 73-Year-Old Man
SAN RAFAEL—A 23-year-old mechanic remains in custody in lieu of $250,000 bond, pending a court hearing on June 16. The suspect allegedly assaulted a 73- year-old man sending him
Teacher Moonlighting as a Tutor Arrested on Suspicion of Sex with a Minor
MARTINEZ — A high school teacher was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student. The teacher who moonlights as a private tutor
Man Playing with Fireworks Arrested for Allegedly Causing a Major Fire
Photo: James Sossaman (Con Fire) ANTIOCH — A man is in custody in connection with a major fire at an apartment complex. Fireworks ignited a grass fire whipped by winds
Man Arrested 42 Times Faces New Charges for Assault of a BART Agent
HAYWARD — A man convicted on May 12 for battery has been arrested an astonishing 42 times. His latest arrest on June 1 is for an assault which occurred on
Man Faces 9 Felony Charges in Connection with a Drive-by Shooting
OAKLAND — A suspect with a long criminal history is in custody in connection with a fatal drive-by shooting last month. Nine felony charges were filed May 27 against Tyrone
Fugitive Located in Oakland is Arrested for the Murder of a 12-Year-Old Girl
Photo: Michael Fritz ANTIOCH — A 19-year-old fugitive has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 12-year-old girl from Antioch. The suspect was taken into custody by Antioch officers with
Man Jailed on Suspicion of Attempted Murder is Implicated in 2 Actual Murders
Photo: March 31 stabbing scene ((Dylan Bouscher/Bay Area News Group) HAYWARD — A man behind bars for an attempted murder faces additional charges for two actual murders. All three crimes
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Setting 2 Fires Within 20 Minutes
ANTIOCH — A man is in custody on suspicion of setting two fires within 20 minutes of each other. The suspect was detained by a witness and subsequently arrested by
