Contra Costa
Men Caught Driving Stolen Van with Numerous Stolen Weapons
Photo: stolen van PITTSBURG — Two men were nabbed for driving a van reported stolen that contained numerous stolen weapons. The firearms in the back of the van were found
Two Men Arrested on Suspicion of Burglary at a Closed Fitness Club
Photo: scene of the arrest BRENTWOOD — Two men were arrested on the morning of April 22 on suspicion of committing a burglary at a closed fitness club. Police were
Stolen SUV Crashes, Wheel Falls Off, Suspect Caught with Stolen Tools
Photo: Antonio Neely CONCORD — Absent his bad luck it seems this probationer would have no luck at all. He allegedly crashed a stolen SUV used to steal tools, a
Suspect in Custody for Scissor Attacks on 2 Restaurant Employees
PACHECO — A man accused of using scissors to attack employees at two restaurants remains in custody. The suspect was arrested last weekend by Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office
Reckless Driver Bedevils Police in 3 Cities Prior to His Arrest
Photo: Andy Monticello ANTIOCH — The third law enforcement agency was the charm. A reckless driver bedeviled police in three cities before crashing into custody last week. The incident on
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.