Contra Costa
Man Accused of Attempting to Murder a Gang Rival Several Times in One Day
Photo: Quick Stop on Sycamore Drive ANTIOCH — A man is in custody ineligible for release on bond for allegedly driving around and shooting at a rival gang member. The
Woman Arrested and Charged for Filing Fraudulent Insurance Claims
ANTIOCH — A woman has been arrested and charged for filing false insurance claims. If found guilty, she faces up to five years in state prison and a fine up
Co-owner of Martial Arts School Arrested for Alleged Sexual Misconduct
Photo: Ramon Pruitt DANVILLE — A co-owner of a martial arts school has been arrested on suspicion of sexual misconduct with a minor. His arrest follows a six-week investigation prompted
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Robbing 3 Wells Fargo Banks this Month
Photo: Brendan Gray LAFAYETTE—Three bank robberies in Contra Costa County have been linked to one man. The suspect identified as Brendan Gray, 41 of Alamo, was taken into custody by
Four employees at body repair shops nabbed for fraud
CONTRA COSTA — After an undercover sting operation, four people were arrested and eight felony counts of insurance fraud resulted. Various body repair shops were the targets of the investigation.
License Plate Reader Detects Stolen Vehicle, Leading to 5 Arrests
Photo: stolen car recovered BRENTWOOD — Surveillance cameras deployed on Brentwood city streets spoiled President’s Day for a group of visiting out-of-towners. They were caught driving around in a stolen
4 Suspected Shoplifters Arrested while Driving Away in a Stolen Vehicle
Photo: scene of the crime Moraga — Police responding to a shoplifting incident arrested four persons driving away in a stolen vehicle. This foursome allegedly took off without paying for
SWAT Team Arrests Man Accused of Committing Sex Crimes with a Child
Photo: David M. Justice WALNUT CREEK — A SWAT team arrested a man accused of committing rape—and lewd and lascivious acts with a child. But before being taken into custody,
Cold Case Resolved: 3 Arrests Made for Gang-Related Murder in 2005
Photo: Brain Gray (l) and George Siever (r) ANTIOCH — Authorities resolved another cold case. Three suspects are finally in custody for a gang-related murder that occurred in 2005. Once
Suspect Fleeing from Deputies Apprehended with a Helicopter Assist
Photo: Contra Costa County helicopter ANTIOCH — A suspect on probation fleeing from deputies on special patrol was arrested on January 24. The suspect was caught with assistance from a
