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Contra Costa

Co-owner of Martial Arts School Arrested for Alleged Sexual Misconduct

Photo: Ramon Pruitt DANVILLE — A co-owner of a martial arts school has been arrested on suspicion of sexual misconduct with a minor. His arrest follows a six-week investigation prompted

Contra Costa

Man Arrested on Suspicion of Robbing 3 Wells Fargo Banks this Month

Photo: Brendan Gray LAFAYETTE—Three bank robberies in Contra Costa County have been linked to one man. The suspect identified as Brendan Gray, 41 of Alamo, was taken into custody by

Marin

Two Suspects Arrested for Home Depot Robbery, Third Suspect Sought

Photo: where robbery occurred SAN RAFAEL — Two men have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery of a Home Depot store earlier this month. Both men were apprehended

Alameda

Homeless Man Arrested for Sexually Assaulting a Woman during a Fitness Class

Photo: Jonathan Anderson FREMONT — A homeless man was arrested for sexually assaulting a woman during a fitness class at a gym. The suspect was taken into custody with help

Alameda

18-Year-Old Man in Custody Accused of Murdering his Mother’s Boyfriend

Photo: 500 block of Beverly Avenue SAN LEANDRO — An 18-year-old man in custody is accused of murdering his mother’s boyfriend. His mother witnessed the fatal stabbing, before her son

Contra Costa

License Plate Reader Detects Stolen Vehicle, Leading to 5 Arrests

Photo: stolen car recovered BRENTWOOD — Surveillance cameras deployed on Brentwood city streets spoiled President’s Day for a group of visiting out-of-towners. They were caught driving around in a stolen

Alameda

18-Year-Old Charged for Murders of Boys in Elementary School Parking Lot

Photo: Jason Cornejo UNION CITY — An 18-year-old male accused of murdering two boys outside a school has been charged with committing 29 felonies. His alleged accomplice is a juvenile

Marin

Man Wanted for Robbery Arrested during Probation Compliance Sweep

Photo: 165 Novato Street SAN RAFAEL — A man suspected of participating in a gang-related robbery was arrested during a probation compliance sweep last week. The suspect was identified as

Contra Costa

4 Suspected Shoplifters Arrested while Driving Away in a Stolen Vehicle

Photo: scene of the crime Moraga — Police responding to a shoplifting incident arrested four persons driving away in a stolen vehicle. This foursome allegedly took off without paying for

Contra Costa

SWAT Team Arrests Man Accused of Committing Sex Crimes with a Child

Photo: David M. Justice WALNUT CREEK — A SWAT team arrested a man accused of committing rape—and lewd and lascivious acts with a child. But before being taken into custody,