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Contra Costa

3 Suspected Gang Members Face charges for Murder, Robbery and Shootings

Photo: Somewhere Else Sports Bar and Grill RICHMOND — Three suspected North Richmond gang members have been arrested for murder, robbery and shootings. These crimes occurred in Contra Costa and

Alameda

Man Facing Involuntary Manslaughter Charges For Fatal Bar Fight

Photo: Matthew K. Jardine FREMONT — A man is facing a charge of involuntary manslaughter for fatally injuring a man during a bar fight in May. The suspect finally turned

Alameda

Man Arrested after Resident Reports Drilling Inside Laundry Room

Photo: 1747 Lincoln Avenue SAN RAFAEL — A house painter was arrested for a second time in as many months, after a resident reported hearing drilling noises. It sounded like

Alameda

Driver Smoked Out in Possession of Firearm Stolen from a Police Agency

Photo: Hollis and 40th EMERYVILLE—Four suspected gang members caught driving around in a car reeking of cannabis are in trouble with the law. A woman and three juveniles were all

Marin

Suspected Carjacker Arrested a Few Minutes after Victim Phones Police

Photo: Neri’s machete MILL VALLEY— Police responding to a reported carjacking arrested a man a short distance away from where it happened. The suspect was handcuffed and in custody a

Alameda

Suspect Accused of Robbing $3,300 from 2 Banks Held on $1.4 Million Bail

Photo: Jeremy Morton SAN LEANDRO — A man accused of robbing $3,300 from two banks remains in custody. The suspect is being held at Alameda County’s Santa Rita Jail in

Marin

Burglary Suspect Caught Trying to Get Away on a Stolen Motorcycle

Photo: Cijos Street SAN RAFAEL — A burglary suspect observed looting a business was nabbed before he could ride away on a stolen motorcycle. The owner used surveillance cameras to

Alameda

Second Person Arrested in Investigation of 100 Vehicle Thefts

OAKLAND — A second person has been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation of a ring of car thieves. Of the more than 100 vehicles reported stolen most were

Alameda

Repeat Offender and 3 Teens Arrested for Laptop Computer Robbery

Photo: Starbucks where the incident occurred SAN LEANDRO — A 25-year-old repeat offender and three teenagers were recently arrested for planning a laptop computer robbery. The mastermind has a criminal

Alameda

Man Arrested for Masturbating at Library, Threatening Staff and Patrons

Photo: Jallah I Korvah BERKELEY — A man screaming and masturbating inside Berkeley Public Library was asked to leave, but he refused. Instead he was arrested, after becoming increasingly agitated