Contra Costa
Two Men Suspected of Murder Held in Custody in Lieu of $3 Million Bond
PITTSBURG — Two men facing enhanced murder charges are each being held in custody in lieu of $3 million bond. They allegedly murdered a man who arranged to meet with
Undercover Investigators Make Arrests and Confiscate Illegal Fireworks
Photo: confiscated illegal fireworks CONCORD — Undercover investigators from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) have arrested three persons for illegal fireworks. They also confiscated boxes of
Two Home Invasion Robbery Suspects Arrested, Third Suspect Still Sought
SAN PABLO — Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a home invasion robbery and a third suspect is still being sought. Surveillance cameras recorded a victim being attacked
Surveillance Cameras Lead to Arrest of Armed Restaurant Robbery Suspect
Photo: Tyrone Ratliff “SAN PABLO — A man recorded on surveillance cameras was arrested for allegedly committing an armed robbery. The robbery occurred at a restaurant as the lunchtime rush
Suspect Arrested for Shooting near a BART Station on a Sunday Afternoon
BAY POINT— Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a suspect last weekend in connection with a shooting near a train station. The shooting occurred in broad daylight on Sunday afternoon.
Teacher Moonlighting as a Tutor Arrested on Suspicion of Sex with a Minor
MARTINEZ — A high school teacher was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student. The teacher who moonlights as a private tutor
Man Playing with Fireworks Arrested for Allegedly Causing a Major Fire
Photo: James Sossaman (Con Fire) ANTIOCH — A man is in custody in connection with a major fire at an apartment complex. Fireworks ignited a grass fire whipped by winds
Fugitive Located in Oakland is Arrested for the Murder of a 12-Year-Old Girl
Photo: Michael Fritz ANTIOCH — A 19-year-old fugitive has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 12-year-old girl from Antioch. The suspect was taken into custody by Antioch officers with
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Setting 2 Fires Within 20 Minutes
ANTIOCH — A man is in custody on suspicion of setting two fires within 20 minutes of each other. The suspect was detained by a witness and subsequently arrested by
Bond Set at $500,000 for an Errant Driver Caught with Methamphetamine
PITTSBURG — A man who crashed his car while transporting a pound of methamphetamine is being held in custody in lieu $500,000 bond. The suspect was arrested after being pursued