Contra Costa
Weapons Seized during SWAT Team Raid near Police Station
Photo: Ferguson’s guns ANTIOCH — Authorities arrested a resident, who lives two blocks away from the Antioch Police Department, for possession of illegal weapons. A cache of handguns and rifles
Elderly Man Dies, Daughter and Son-in-Law Arrested for his Death
Photo: Edmund P. St. John and Laura A. Lawrence MARTINEZ — First, an elderly man was found dead at a residence located on Escondido Drive. Police later arrested his daughter
Two Men Face Murder Charges Following Bicycle Dispute
CONCORD — A dispute over a bicycle left one man dead and two other men facing murder charges. The two men arrested claim the bike was stolen and belongs to
Man Arrested for Attempted Stabbing of his Father, Stabbing an Officer
PITTSBURG — A man arrested with a knife in his possession is accused of trying to stab his father, and of later stabbing a police officer. Both the suspect and
Vehicle Burglary Suspects Arrested, Stolen Items Recovered
Photo: here’s what they did SAN RAMON — Two vehicle burglary suspects were arrested while allegedly making their rounds at shopping center parking lots. The pair was picked up by
Man Accused of Murdering his Homeless Girlfriend Outside Church
Photo: Grace Lao Lutheran Church RICHMOND — A man suspected of beating his girlfriend to death was arrested on suspicion of murder. The victim was evidently down on her luck
Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested Across from El Cerrito Police Station
Photo: Freddy Penate-Melara EL CERRITO — A 42-year-old man is in custody for an attempted sexual assault on two young girls. The suspect was arrested across the street from the
Robot Assists in Arrest of Driver who Crashes into Police Car
Photo: Francisco Lima WALNUT CREEK — For a man who is no stranger to handcuffs, his latest arrest was a more high-tech experience for him. This time a police robot
County EMS Chief Faces Embezzlement and Drug Charges
MARTINEZ — A Contra Costa County official arrested earlier this month is facing felony and misdemeanor charges. The county EMS chief is accused of embezzlement and possession of controlled substances.
Transient Arrested for Multiple Burglaries and Stealing Firearms
Photo: Zaragoza and items he stole OAKLEY — A transient was arrested last weekend on suspicion of committing multiple burglaries, and among other things stealing firearms. Residences and vehicles were
