Contra Costa
Panhandler Playing Music at a Gas Station Caught with a Stolen Vehicle
HERCULES — A panhandler playing loud music at a gas station was nabbed for possession of a stolen vehicle and a burglary. While fleeing the suspect hit a Hercules officer
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Setting 3 Fires at a Construction Company
MARTINEZ — An apparently disgruntled former employee was arrested on suspicion of setting three fires at a construction company. The suspect was recorded by security cameras fleeing from the premises.
Drone and Spike Strips Used in Battle Against Catalytic Converter Thievery
WALNUT CREEK — Catalytic converter thievery is exploding statewide and Walnut Creek is no exception in this ongoing law enforcement battle. WCPD recently dispatched a drone and placed spike
Suspects Arrested with a Stolen Vehicle and Methamphetamine
BRENTWOOD – Two men were arrested in separate incidents by a patrol officer working one shift. The first suspect was nabbed for a stolen vehicle and the second man was
Man Wanted for Assaulting an Officer Apprehended after Fleeing Twice
ORINDA— A man who twice fled from law enforcement officers was apprehended after his vehicle became disabled. The suspect was wanted for assaulting an Orinda officer who pursued him a
Suspected Gang Member Faces 14 Charges for Shooting at a Vehicle
PINOLE — A suspected gang member arrested faces 14 charges for allegedly firing several shots into a vehicle, but fortunately no one was reported injured. Investigators learned the suspect previously
Firefighter and medic struck by gunfire, shooter nabbed
Originally published as a Antioch Police Department Facebook post – On Saturday, February 20, 2021, at approximately 8:51 PM, Antioch Police Officers were called to the 1900 block of Auto
Suspect Arrested for Attempted Murder and Kidnapping a Baby on Highway 4
Photo: Dathen Rosales MARTINEZ — A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of a woman and kidnapping her baby. The suspect fled in a vehicle and left her
Parents in Custody Charged for Murdering their 5-Week-Old Infant
Photo: (Daily Mail online) RICHMOND — The parents of a 5-week-old infant who died earlier this month are being held in custody in lieu of $1.1 million bond. They were
Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team Arrests Murder Suspect Staying at a Hotel
MARTINEZ— A murder suspect staying at a hotel was arrested last weekend. Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Officedeputies organized a special weapons and tactics team to apprehend him. The suspect is
