Posts From Jim Emerson
Crime Spree Suspect Held in Custody in Lieu of $11.7 Million Bond
By Jim Emerson ANTIOCH — Francisco J. Hernandez, 23, of Antioch, remains in custody in lieu of $11.7 million bond, pending a court hearing on August 27. Hernandez allegedly
Suspects in Custody Following a Fire at a Homeless Encampment
By Jim Emerson NOVATO — A woman and man are in custody following a fire at a homeless encampment. The fire occurred on July 30 behind Novato Library at at
Suspects Arrested Implicated in a Theater Shooting
By Jim Emerson UNION CITY — Detectives with the Union City Police Department arrested two suspects in connection with a shooting inside a movie theater. The shooting occurred at Century
Former Swim Team President Faces 6 Felony Charges Involving Embezzlement
By Jim Emerson ALAMEDA — Sarah Lynn New, 45, a former president of a youth swimming team, has been charged for allegedly embezzling funds. New was arrested last month and
Parolee Allegedly Uses a Replica Rifle to Commit a Robbery
Photo: Image of stolen cash drawer | All photos courtesy of Pleasanton PD PLEASANTON — A parolee allegedly used a replica rifle to commit a retail store robbery. Mario M.
Suspicious Vehicle Check Leads to Arrest of an Armed Driver
Photo: Stock Image BRENTWOOD — Officers dispatched to check a suspicious vehicle last Sunday night arrested the driver. The vehicle was parked, but the driver attracted attention to himself because
Suspects Arrested in Possession of Stolen Mail and Methamphetamine
Photo: Stock Image LIVERMORE—Officers investigating mail theft arrested three suspects from Stockton 90 minutes later. More than 100 pieces of stolen mail were recovered from a car the suspects were
Suspect Remains in Custody for Attack on 2 Elderly Women
Photo: Stock Image OAKLAND — A man suspected of attacking two elderly women on San Pablo Avenue in Oakland was arrested nearby in Emeryville. Clarence J. Esteen, 31, of Antioch,
Suspect in Custody In Lieu of $80,000 Bond for Stabbing of a Sandwich Shop Owner
Photo: Stock Image CLAYTON — Peter F. Kerns, a 45-year-old resident of Clayton, has been arrested in connection with a stabbing attack last month. Kerns remains behind bars at the
Sacramento Man Suspected of Defrauding Novato Unified School District
Photo: Stock Image NOVATO — Marin County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested a man suspected of defrauding the Novato Unified School District. Checks originally intended to pay school vendors were stolen