Alameda
Fence-hopping Prowling Suspect Nabbed After Chase That Included Cougar Field
A police chase of a suspected prowler who jumped over numerous backyard fences before being cornered on Behrens Street brought some late-morning drama to Cougar Field and southern El Cerrito today, Tuesday. The
Teens Beat Up Woman For Purse, Police Say
SAN LEANDRO – Three Oakland teenagers were arrested Monday for an alleged strong-armed robbery against a woman in her 60s. A 15-year-old girl allegedly tried to snatch the victim’s purse
Sheriff’s Department Arrest Two in Connection with 1990 Castro Valley Murder
The Alameda County Sheriff’s Department is holding a press conference Tuesday morning to describe how investigators in the cold case unit identified two suspects in a murder that happened 23
Massage Parlor Sting Nets 1 Arrest, 9 Business Citations
There were no happy endings for nine massage parlors in Union City last week. Last Tuesday, Nov. 19, Union City police conducted a sting operation on local massage parlors that
Police Execute 7 Search Warrants in 5 Cities for Illegal Marijuana Cultivation
Seven search warrants were served today in Dublin, San Leandro, Castro Valley, Oakland and Danville in connection to illegal marijuana grows, police officials say. Officers from the Alameda County Sheriff’s
Alameda Man Arrested After Police Chase in Emeryville — Patrol Car Rammed
An Alameda man was arrested early this morning (Wednesday) after a police pursuit — by car and on foot — that left the man trapped atop the roof of an
Elderly Pedestrian Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Hit-and-Run
An elderly pedestrian is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car in a hit-and-run Friday morning, police said. According to Cmdr. Ben Horner, officers responded
Babysitter Arrested on Suspicion of DUI, Child Endangerment
A 36-year-old woman was arrested last Thursday for allegedly driving drunk, running a red light and crashing into another vehicle — while babysitting an infant, police said. According to the
Cody Hall Pleads Not Guilty, Judge Denies Bail
The 18-year-old Pleasanton man who killed a bicyclist with his car in June was denied bail Thursday morning after pleading not guilty to charges of murder and felony reckless driving.
Man Threatens Suicide at Big Lots in Newark
A man threatened to commit suicide at the Big Lots in Newark, California on Tuesday, which prompted shoppers to call the police. Patch readers alerted us to the situation at
