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Frequently Arrested Transient Allegedly Attacks a Pregnant Woman

Photo: Stock Image PLEASANT HILL — A transient man arrested nine times in 2023 was arrested again in January for allegedly attacking a pregnant woman. The repeat offender is 26-year-old

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Pinole Carjacking Suspect from Tennessee Is Arrested in Berkeley

Photo: Stock Image PINOLE— A carjacking suspect was caught following a chase through Contra Costa and Alameda counties. Franklin M. Gyurnek, 34, of Shelbyville, TN, was also recently arrested but

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Suspect Arrested and Charged for Vandalism at Ace Hardware

Photo: Image of broken door at Ace Hardware | Pleasant Hill PD PLEASANT HILL—Joseph A. Gardemeyer, a 40-year-old resident of Brentwood, was arrested again this month. Gardemeyer has been locked

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Suspect in Custody for Shooting 2 Victims During a Crime Spree

Photo: Stock Image PINOLE— A suspect apprehended faces multiple charges involving a one-day crime spree that occurred in Pinole. Demetrius Chafford, 21, of Fairfield, is in custody ineligible for release

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Two Robbery Suspects Arrested, Stolen Property Returned to Victims

Photo: Stock Image WALNUT CREEK— Detectives from Walnut Creek collaborating with Oakland police arrested two robbery suspects on December 8. One of the suspects remains in custody without bail. The

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Former Pittsburg Detective Arrested for Allegedly Shooting His Wife

Photo: Stock Image An FBI SWAT team arrested former Pittsburg police detective Chunliam N. Saechio after almost a two-day standoff. Saechio, 40, who previously investigated domestic violence for Pittsburg PD,

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New Suspect Arrested for a Mass Shooting at Teenage House Party

Photo: Stock Image OAKLEY—A new suspect was arrested as part of an ongoing investigation of a mass shooting at a teenage house party. Sean A. Karp, an 18-year-old resident of

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Suspect in Custody for Identity Theft Involving Multiple Victims

Photo: Stock Image A man suspected of identity theft involving multiple victims is in custody. Victims include a woman from Pinole with than $6,600 in fraudulent charges on three newly

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California Highway Patrol Arrests 2 Suspects for Fatal Hit-and-Run Accidents

Photo: Stock Image MARTINEZ— California Highway Patrol (Golden Gate Division) officers arrested two drivers for two separate fatal hit-and-run accidents. Both Contra Costa County residents were subsequently released from the

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SWAT Team Arrests a Felon on Suspicion of Committing 2 Robberies

Photo: Stock Image WALNUT CREEK— A 27-year-old man with prior felony convictions allegedly committed two recent robberies. The suspect had in his possession a semi-automatic rifle and ammunition when he