Contra Costa
Robbery and Carjacking Suspect Remains in Custody in Lieu of $1.2 Million Bond
“SAN RAMON — Philander R. Johnson is being held in custody in lieu of $1,240,000 bond for two carjackings following a hardware store robbery. The 30-year-old resident of Antioch has
Girlfriend Arrested for Attempted Murder, Resulting in her Boyfriend’s Paralysis
PINOLE — A 26-year-old woman with a lengthy rap sheet is behind county bars again. Denishia Pannessa Ann Griffin who lives in Richmond was booked for attempted murder of her
Nordstrom Store Looted, 3 Suspects in Custody as Investigation Continues
WALNUT CREEK— Three suspects were arrested in Contra Costa County during a night of looting organized on social media. They allegedly participated with a mob of 80 hooligans who
Woman Arrested on Suspicion of Vehicle Theft and Kidnapping a Baby
Photo: Nataly A. Ayala PITTSBURG — Police recovered a stolen car with a one-year-old baby inside and later arrested a woman suspected of stealing the car. The baby girl was
Son Arrested on Suspicion of Murdering his Elderly Mother
WALNUT CREEK — Tragedy struck at a small normally quiet condominium community in the predawn hours of November 8. A son was placed under arrest at Unit 4 on suspicion
Three Suspects Believed Responsible for 25 Armed Robberies in Custody
CONCORD — A multi-jurisdictional investigation in Contra Costa County culminated in the recent arrests of three men. The suspects are believed responsible for committing about 25 armed robberies in a
Man in Custody is Suspected of Committing Armed Robberies in Pinole
PINOLE — A man suspected of committing a series of armed robberies is in custody. The suspect was arrested by Pinole detectives working with the Contra Costa County FBI Safe
Officers Responding to a Fight in Progress Arrest 4 Robbery Suspects
BRENTWOOD —Police responded to a call about a fight in progress and ultimately arrested four suspects for robbery. Officers were dispatched during the predawn hours of October 23. Residents phoning
Suspect Arrested for Assault and Arson at a Homeless Encampment
Photo: Brian J. Dean ANTIOCH — An arson suspect was arrested for a fire at a homeless encampment which threaten nearby homes. The suspect allegedly assaulted a homeless person and
Robbery Suspects Pursued by Victim, Arrested by Antioch Officers
ANTIOCH —There was trouble at the Antioch Water Treatment Plant, where a robbery victim chasing thieves dodged bullets being fired at him. Police subsequently arrested two suspects, but a third
