Contra Costa
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
Man Arrested during Traffic Enforcement Stop on Suspicion of Murder
Photo: Jordan Martes Thompson ANTIOCH — A man who evaded police for one year was arrested during a traffic enforcement stop. The suspect was wanted in connection with a fatal
Murder Suspect in Custody Following Months of Investigation
Photo: Jeffrey Van Vo SAN PABLO — A murder suspect is in custody following months of investigation. 22 year old Jeffrey Van Vo of Albany, was arrested January 17 on
Fugitive Arrested for Attempted Murder during an Argument Last Year
Photo: Kevion Blocker ANTIOCH — A fugitive who alluded authorities earlier this month was apprehended on January 14. The suspect was wanted for an attempted murder during an argument last
2 Men Under Surveillance Arrested for 5 Residential Burglaries
Photo: Devaughn Cooper and James A Lipston CONCORD — Two men observed leaving a residence carrying stolen property were arrested while under surveillance. Both suspects have been charged with five
Fugitive with 3 Outstanding Warrants Located Driving Stolen Vehicle
LAFAYETTE — A fugitive with three outstanding warrants led authorities on a high-speed chase through two counties. The incident began after the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office was alerted about
