Contra Costa
Transient Arrested for Fire that Destroyed $100,000 Worth of Youth Baseball Equipment
By Jim Emerson SAN PABLO — A transient was arrested for setting fire to equipment worth about $100,000 belonging to a youth baseball team. The 30-year-old suspect Ulices Sanchez has
Traffic Stop Results in Arrest of Driver with 100 Pounds of Meth
By Jim Emerson CONCORD — A major drug arrest was made on Interstate 680 during morning rush hour. California Highway Patrol arrested a driver found in possession of nearly 100
Suspects Arrested for ATM Armed Robberies in Brentwood and Antioch
By Jim Emerson BRENTWOOD — Two armed robbery suspects were arrested following an investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The victims were robbed after withdrawing money from ATM machines.
Transient Arrested for Copper Wire Theft and Outstanding Warrants
By Jim Emerson MORAGA — A transient is in custody for copper wire theft at a hardware store. The suspect allegedly used a ruse to steal copper wiring from Outdoor
Carjacking Suspect Held in Custody in Lieu of $150,000 Bond
by Jim Emerson SAN RAMON — A man remains in custody in connection with a carjacking at a car wash in San Ramon. Richard A. Weatherford Jr. 28, of
Intruder Arrested after Fleeing from a Residence
By Jim Emerson DANVILLE — An intruder carrying a knife entered a couple’s residence during the predawn hours of September 1. The intruder confronted a man who lives there, while
Traffic Stop Nets Arrests of 3 Felons for Firearms Possession
By Jim Emerson BRENTWOOD —Three previously convicted felons—two adults and one juvenile on probation— were arrested following a traffic stop. Evidently, driving around with an expired vehicle registration attracted a
Suspects Arrested for Armed Robbery at Los Mexicanos Market
By Jim Emerson Brentwood — Police have arrested two suspects for an armed robbery at Los Mexicanos Market. The victim was robbed at gunpoint late August 3. Both suspects fled
Suspect Faces Charges for Residential and Commercial Burglaries
By Jim Emerson WALNUT CREEK — A suspect facing burglary charges appeared for a preliminary court hearing on Aug. 13. Joshua M. Spain-Cue, 34, of Antioch, was arrested on
Crime Spree Suspect Held in Custody in Lieu of $11.7 Million Bond
By Jim Emerson ANTIOCH — Francisco J. Hernandez, 23, of Antioch, remains in custody in lieu of $11.7 million bond, pending a court hearing on August 27. Hernandez allegedly
