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A Suspected Arsonist is Arrested Less than One Mile from Burned Forestland

ANTIOCH — The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) arrested a suspected arsonist. The suspect was taken into custody less than one mile away from a patch of

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Man in Custody Involving DUI Resulting in 2 Pedestrian Deaths

Photo: memorial for 16-year-old Luis Esparza KNIGHTSEN — A teenage driver is in custody following a drunk driving tragedy resulting in the deaths of two pedestrians. The suspect was arrested

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Suspect Arrested and Charged for a Man’s Murder in August

BAY POINT — A suspect has been arrested and charged for the murder of a manon August 28. Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the crime scene at

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Man in Custody for Allegedly Setting a Fire inside a Restroom at Starbucks

  MARTINEZ—A 47-year-old man is in trouble with the law for the second time in as many months. John Shannon, a resident of Martinez, is presently in custody for allegedly

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Fugitive from Florida Located by San Ramon PD is Arrested on Suspicion of Murder

Photo: Reynaldo J. Sanchez SAN RAMON — A fugitive from Florida was arrested by the San Ramon Police Department. He is wanted by authorities in the Sunshine State on suspicion

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One Suspect Faces Multiple Charges for a Shooting Incident Involving 4 Victims

Photo: Jose G. Casillas-Flores  WALNUT CREEK — A 22-year-old suspect faces multiple charges in connection with a shooting that killed one person and wounded three other persons last month. Thus

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Traffic Stop Turns Up a Probationer in Possession of a Firearm, Controlled Substance

WALNUT CREEK — A traffic stop turned up an illegal firearm, which landed a 56-year-old probationer back behind bars. The driver was observed running a stop sign before entering the

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Speeding Driver Crashes into a Motorcycle Cop Attempting a Traffic Stop

DANVILLE — Speeding is never a good idea but speeding and deliberately crashing into a police officer makes matters worse. The suspect involved faces three charges following a collision with

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One Suspect Faces Multiple Charges for a Shooting Incident Involving 4 Victims

  Photo: Jose G. Casillas-Flores WALNUT CREEK — A 22-year-old suspect faces multiple charges in connection with a shooting that killed one person and wounded three other persons last month.

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Arrested Man Found in Possession of a Stolen car, a Stolen Firearm, Narcotics

Photo: in Muscat’s car OAKLEY — A man with a history of violence and weapons violations was arrested following a struggle with Oakley police. The suspect was found in possession