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Contra Costa

Man Released from State Prison Arrested Twice for Battery this Year

 Photo: Ricky Amos EL CERRITO — A homeless man with a criminal history faces charges for battery for the second time this year. The suspect was formerly housed at a

Contra Costa

Suspect Arrested for Shooting a Man to Death and Wounding a Second Victim

  EL SOBRANTE — Authorities arrested a suspect in connection with a double- shooting last month which left one man dead. The second victim was critically injured but survived the

Marin

Landscaper in Custody Faces Charges for Attempting to Rape his Roommate

NOVATO — A landscaper allegedly attempted to rape a woman after her husband left for work. The suspect Byron O. Barrera-Lopez, 43, remains in custody at Marin County Jail in

Marin

Man Living Offshore on Richardson Bay is Arrested, His Boat Towed Away

SAUSALITO — An unemployed man frequently in trouble with the law has been arrested on multiple charges and his derelict boat towed away. His latest troubles are the consequence of

Contra Costa

Panhandler Playing Music at a Gas Station Caught with a Stolen Vehicle

HERCULES — A panhandler playing loud music at a gas station was nabbed for possession of a stolen vehicle and a burglary. While fleeing the suspect hit a Hercules officer

Alameda

Man Upset with his Ex-Girlfriend Jailed for Stalking and Weapons Charges

Photo: Devon K. King BERKELEY — A 19-year-old man was arrested on the University of California Berkeley campus for stalking and weapons-related charges. The suspect was upset with his ex-girlfriend.

Alameda

Man Arrested 8 Times Posts Photos of Stolen Jewelry on Social Media

LIVERMORE — Detectives arrested a 22-year-old man who posted photos of himself on social media—allegedly wearing stolen jewelry. He is accused of committing armed robberies at an outlet shopping mall,

Marin

Catalytic Converter Fencing Operation Smashed, 2 Suspects Arrested

Photo: hundreds of stolen catalytic converters NOVATO — Marin County Sheriff’s Office deputies smashed a fencing operation involving thefts of thousands of catalytic converters. Two suspects were arrested, and more

Marin

Parolee Sex Offender Arrested for Carrying a Loaded Semi-Automatic Pistol

Photo: seized from Clark KENTFIELD — A man who is a caretaker and registered sex offender has been arrested for weapons charges and parole violation. He was taken into custody

Contra Costa

Man Arrested on Suspicion of Setting 3 Fires at a Construction Company

MARTINEZ — An apparently disgruntled former employee was arrested on suspicion of setting three fires at a construction company. The suspect was recorded by security cameras fleeing from the premises.