Posts From Jim Emerson
Suspect in Jail for Carjacking Spree in Marin and Sonoma Counties
NOVATO — A construction worker is in jail following a carjacking spree in Marin and Sonoma counties. Aaron M. McKendrick, 35 of Martinez, was arrested following a manhunt conducted by
Chronic Homeless Offender Keeps Police Busy with 17 Arrests this Year
FREMONT— Homeless persons keep police busy. One such homeless offender 26-year-old Belal Ayubzai has been arrested 17 times this year. On August 26 he was arrested again—on suspicion of arson,
Two Suspects Arrested for Allegedly Setting Vehicles on Fire
Photo: Lisa Nicole St. Onge and Milan Popich CONCORD — Investigators from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) arrested two suspects for setting vehicles on fire. These
License Plate Reader Leads to Arrest and Recovery of a Stolen Car
SAUSALITO — A hit on an automated license plate reader led to the arrest of a visiting car thief. Cameras monitoring vehicles entering Sausalito have resulted in more than 40
Suspect in Custody for Brandishing a Knife during an Attempted Robbery
NOVATO— A suspect is in custody for allegedly brandishing a knife and attacking another man during a violent attempted robbery. This attack happened in the vicinity of Redwood Boulevard and
Carjacking Suspect Arrested by Police Chief Stopping for Coffee on his Way to Work
Photo: where crime occurred SAN LEANDRO — A man arrested a sixth time this year in Alameda County is in jail now for a carjacking. His latest arrest was made
Man Arrested for Stabbing a Customer at Jack in the Box with a Screwdriver
PITTSBURG — A 31-year-old resident has been arrested in connection with a stabbing at a fast food restaurant. The suspect allegedly attacked a customer with a screwdriver outside a Jack
Homeless Woman Arrested for Setting a Fire Behind a Synagogue
Photo: Shameka’s artwork BERKELEY— One day after a fire was set behind a synagogue a suspected arsonist was arrested at a nearby park. The suspect is a homeless woman frequently
Woman Arrested for Threatening Customers at Burger King with a Hammer
SAN RAFAEL— A fast food aficionado was arrested for threatening customers at Burger King with a hammer. This middle-age woman is certainly no stranger to jailhouse cuisine either. It seems
Transient in Custody Accused of Vandalizing 5 Food Bank Trucks
Photo: Farman caught on camera SAN RAFAEL — A transient who normally lives in a minivan is in custody. Shahin Farman, 38, is accused of causing more than $50,000 in