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Contra Costa

Driver Faces DUI Charges for a Police Car Smash Up

  By Jim Emerson LAFAYETTE — Driving Under the Influence and crashing into a police car have legal consequences. Kevin Bell, 67, of Walnut Creek, allegedly committed such offenses in

Alameda

Livermore Double-Murder Suspect Extradited from Mexico

By Jim Emerson LIVERMORE — A suspect extradited from Mexico is charged with committing two murders at a Livermore hotel. Yonstone E. Vazquez, 31, of Oakland, is being held in

Contra Costa

Man Arrested and Charged with Vehicular Manslaughter after Fatal Crash in Danville

– by Jim Emerson DANVILLE, CA — A 72-year-old man faces a vehicular manslaughter charge pertaining to the death of a woman driver. Andrew Chao, a resident of Danville, was

Alameda

Son Arrested for Fatal Shooting of his Father – Firearms and Explosives Recovered

– by Jim Emerson PLEASANTON, CA — Lucas K. Chan, 28, of Pleasanton, is behind bars at Alameda County Santa Rita Jail ineligible for release on bond. Chan was arrested

Alameda

Homeless Woman Allegedly Tries to Kidnap a Baby at Aquatic Park

– by Jim Emerson BERKELEY, CA — A homeless woman who roams in Berkeley was arrested recently for allegedly trying to kidnap a baby. Leana I. McShane, 49, remains in

Marin

Suspect Arrested for a Stabbing and Making Violent Threats

– By Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL, CA — A resident at Casa Canal apartments was arrested for allegedly stabbing another resident and later threatening another person. Antoinae T. Austin, 30,

Alameda

Man in Custody Denied Bond for Allegedly Shooting at Police

– By Jim Emerson OAKLAND., CA — A man was arrested and charged for allegedly shooting at police responding to a report of a domestic disturbance. Jesse Fahrner, 54, of

Marin

Longtime Suspected Drug Dealer Is Arrested Again

  By Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL —Marin County detectives arrested a longtime suspected drug dealer—again. Kevin E. Reyes, 30, of El Sobrante, was booked at Marin County Jail on August

Contra Costa

Suspects Arrested for Assault and Robbery of Elderly Man near Rossmoor Community

  By Jim Emerson WALNUT CREEK — Four suspects were arrested following an assault and robbery of an elderly man near the Rossmoor gated community. The victim was attacked on

Alameda

Freeway Shooting Suspect Arrested at a Casino

– By Jim Emerson HAYWARD, CA — Police recently arrested a freeway shooting suspect found hanging out at a casino. Rony D. Murcia-Castillo, 39, of Hayward, is suspected of committing