Contra Costa
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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