Contra Costa
Man with Outstanding Warrants Delays his Arrest with Fire and Sewage
OAKLEY — Officers assisting bail bond agents arrested Larry M. Davis, 43 of Sacramento, for numerous outstanding warrants. His arrest was delayed by fire, raw sewage, and an assault on
Workplace Harassment Incident Leads to Arrests on Weapons Charges
Photo: Arrest scene WALNUT CREEK — An armed young man and a juvenile accompanying him were arrested following a workplace harassment incident. They were taken into custody a short distance
Homeless Man Suspected of Arson Held in Custody in Lieu of $225,000 Bond
Photo: Con Fire CONCORD — Robert R. Acuff, 40 years old and homeless, was arrested on suspicion of committing arson. He is presently being housed in county jail in lieu
Former Biology Teacher Charged with Sexual Crimes Involving Children
Photo: Anessa P. Gower RICHMOND — A former teacher investigated by multiple law enforcement agencies has been charged for allegedly sexually abusing minors. The suspect was returning from Hawaii when
Suspect in Jail Faces Enhanced Charges for Attempted Murder of a Motorist
WALNUT CREEK — A 22-year-old man faces enhanced charges involving an attempted murder of a motorist in 2020. Anthony A. Hamid was taken into custody last week at his residence
Woman on Probation for Vehicle Theft is Arrested for Driving a Stolen Van to Court
Photo: Brandy Leigh Jones DUBLIN — Brandy Leigh Jones surprised authorities at the East County Hall of Justice last month. On probation for car theft, Jones arrived at court in
Suspected Arsonists Arrested for Brush Fires in Antioch and Bay Point
CONCORD – Investigators from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) arrested two suspected arsonists last month. Witnesses positively identified both suspects believed responsible for setting brush fires
Driver Arrested after Fleeing from Police Investigating Sideshow Activity
Photo: Corbin’s car impounded WALNUT CREEK — A foolhardy driver was arrested after fleeing from a group of suspected stunt drivers preparing for a sideshow. Cities throughout the eastern San
Suspected Gang Member in Custody for a Mass Shooting at a Party
Photo: Enrique A. Ramirez-Calmo RICHMOND — A suspected gang member is in custody for a mass shooting in Richmond last June. Three persons were killed, and another five other victims
Detectives Serving a Search Warrant Find a Dead Man, Police Arrest 2 Suspects
Photo: Billy Cole arrested OAKLEY — Two persons were taken into custody after a dead man was found inside a residence. The victim’s corpse was discovered when Contra Costa County
