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Contra Costa

Man Arrested for Hate Crimes for Defacing Buildings with Racist Messages

Photo: Jacob Leigh caught on camera SAN RAMON — An 18-year-old man is accused of hate crimes for defacing commercial buildings with racist messages. He was arrested thanks to help

Alameda

16-Year-Old Arrested for Shooting in a Game of Russian Roulette

Photo: Palmetto Drive and Butternut Court UNION CITY — Two foolhardy teenagers played a modified version of Russian Roulette resulting in a near tragedy. Their teen bravado resulted in one

Solano

Cash Register Bypass and Freeway Chase Sends 3 Ladies to Jail

Photo: three thieves apprehended VACAVILLE — Three young ladies are facing legal problems following their illustrious shopping get-together. Their dilemma involves bypassing a cash register, leading police on a freeway

Marin

Suspected Drug Dealer Arrested After Probation Search

Photo: Porteous Drive FAIRFAX — Running from the law looks bad, particularly for anyone subject to probationary searches. A suspected drug dealer tried anyway; he was arrested after fleeing when

Contra Costa

Man Previously Arrested For Attempted Murder Now Faces Murder Charges

PACHECO — A man on probation, previously arrested for attempted murder is back in custody—this time for a murder. Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested him on July 5th

Contra Costa

Man Held without Bail for Threatening to Kill 2 Children

Photo: Scenes from the incident CONCORD — A man accused of threatening to kill two children last week remains in custody with bail denied. A police SWAT team arrested the

Alameda

Two Suspects in Custody after Robbery at AT&T Store

Photo: Demareia D Duncan and Tiana Cook FREMONT — Four individuals were seen running from the scene of a strong-arm robbery of an AT&T store on July 2. Two of

Alameda

Petty Thieves Up Their Game with Arrests for Armed Robbery

Photo: the knives they brandished EMERYVILLE — A pair of prolific petty thieves—in and out of jail—upped their crime game. This time they got arrested for armed robbery. A witness

Marin

Fugitive with 13 Outstanding Warrants Arrested on 26 Charges

Photo: Workman’s mask, gun and pipe SAN RAFAEL — A modern-day outlaw was apprehended last week. Not only was this fugitive wanted for 13 outstanding warrants, authorities also suspected he

Marin

Pair of Suspects Arrested for Cosmetics Thefts in Bay Area

Photo: Sephora in Novato NOVATO — Two women arrested on June 25th are suspected of being part of a group of thieves who have been targeting cosmetics stores. This organized