Posts From Jim Emerson
Painter and Construction Worker Arrested for a Church Burglary
Photo: Saint Raphael Catholic Church SAN RAFAEL — A painter and construction worker were arrested on suspicion of vandalism and burglary of a church. The two suspects were nabbed the
An 18-Year-Old Crashes a Car and Pulls a Gun on a Good Samaritan
Photo: Arevalo’s car BRENTWOOD — An 18-year-old driver who crashed a car and pulled a gun on a good Samaritan was arrested on multiple charges. When he was searched, he
Recidivist Suspected of Murder Arrested at Berkeley AmTrak Station
Photo: Jessie J. McAllister BERKELEY — A 26-year-old man has been arrested 47 times since his first criminal conviction for battery in 2012. Jessie J. McAllister was arrested again
Grocery Store Clerk Arrested on Suspicion of Setting Bank ATMs on Fire
NOVATO — Bank ATMs are equipped with security cameras that record everything that happens in proximity to them. Accordingly, this includes a grocery store clerk arrested on suspicion of setting
Man Walking Around with Live Animals is Arrested after a Pet Shop Burglary
Photo: recovered tortoises SAN PABLO — A man walking around with live animals and a large quantity of cash was arrested following a burglary of a pet shop. Most of
A Usual Suspect is Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing a BART Train Passenger
FREMONT—A man often in trouble with the law now faces charges in connection with stabbing a train passenger. The suspect was arrested last week at the Warm Springs/South Fremont BART
Drunk Day Laborer Arrested Twice for Attacking Police Officers
Photo: Christopher Engl SAN RAFAEL — A day laborer has been arrested twice this month for public intoxication and attacking police officers. The suspect is Christopher S. Engl, a 47-year-old
Pick-up Truck Driver Arrested for Hit-and-Run Crash with a Motorcyclist
SAN RAFAEL — The driver of a pick-up truck has been arrested for a hit-and-run accident with a motorcyclist. The crash landed the motorcyclist in a hospital with critical, but
Suspected Drug Dealer Arrested for Robbing TV News Cameraman
Photo: Jimmy Ray robbing BERKELEY— With assistance from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, Berkeley police arrested a man suspected of robbing a TV news cameraman in broad daylight. The suspect
Major Gang Operation Nets 31 Arrests Including 11 Individuals Charged with Murder
Photo: weapons seized CONCORD — Thirty-one individuals were arrested during a major law enforcement operation, including 11 suspects for murders committed in Contra Costa County. These arrests are the culmination