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Crime Spree Suspect Held in Custody in Lieu of $11.7 Million Bond

By Jim Emerson ANTIOCH — Francisco J. Hernandez, 23, of Antioch, remains in custody in lieu of $11.7 million bond, pending a court hearing on August 27. Hernandez allegedly committed

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Suspicious Vehicle Check Leads to Arrest of an Armed Driver

Photo: Stock Image BRENTWOOD — Officers dispatched to check a suspicious vehicle last Sunday night arrested the driver. The vehicle was parked, but the driver attracted attention to himself because

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Suspect in Custody In Lieu of $80,000 Bond for Stabbing of a Sandwich Shop Owner

Photo: Stock Image CLAYTON — Peter F. Kerns, a 45-year-old resident of Clayton, has been arrested in connection with a stabbing attack last month. Kerns remains behind bars at the

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Richmond Murder Suspect Apprehended in Nebraska

Photo: Image suspect Arcencio J. Fernandez-Marquez | All photos courtesy of Keith County (NEBRASKA) Sheriff’s Office RICHMOND — Bond was set at $1.1 million for a murder suspect in custody

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Convicted Felon Arrested Again After Being Released from Jail

Photo: Stock Image BRENTWOOD — A five-time convicted felon got arrested again soon after being released from custody at the Martinez Detention Facility. Gustavo Montanorazo, 35, of Concord, was carrying

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911 Calls Disrupted, 2 Suspects Arrested for Severing Telecommunications Lines

Photo: Stock Image PINOLE — Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly severing telecommunications lines to steal copper wiring. One additional suspect remains outstanding. The incident caused disruptions to 911

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Felon Released from State Prison Is Now in Custody in County Jail

Photo: Image of Brentwood PD officers at scene of arrest | Brentwood PD BRENTWOOD — A felon released from state prison subject to post-release community supervision in Contra Costa County

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San Pablo Man Arrested Following an Assault Inside Pinole Police Station

Photo: Stock Image PINOLE — A man was arrested at the Pinole police station for assaulting a police department employee in the lobby. Chester E. Victor Jr., 65, of San

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Repeat Offender Held in Custody in Lieu of $450,000 Bond

Photo: Stock Image BRENTWOOD — Justin W. Keller, a 29-year-old repeat offender from Brentwood, is back inside county jail again. Keller remains in custody at the West County Detention Facility

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Armed Home Intruder Remains in Custody in Lieu of $150,000 Bond

Photo: Stock Image CONCORD — Police arrested a man who allegedly forced his way into a home, fired gunshots and started a small fire. Christian A. Stuart, 47, of Concord,