Contra Costa
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
4 Agencies Help Pinole Police Arrest Fleeing Burglary Suspects
PINOLE — Four other law enforcement agencies assisted Pinole Police in capturing three fleeing burglary suspects. However, a fourth suspect remains at large. Officers from Pinole PD were first to
2 Men Arrested in Ongoing Child Pornography Investigations
Photo: Francisco Perez MARTINEZ — Two men were arrested as part of ongoing investigation into child pornography in Contra Costa County. Authorities are seeking help from the public as these
Swift Investigation Leads to Arrest of Murder Suspect in One Day
Photo: Motel 6 in Fairfield CROCKET— A swift murder investigation resulted in an arrest in one day. Authorities apprehended a suspect several hours after a corpse was found on the
Pharmacy Director Accused of Armed Robbery at CVS Pharmacy
Photo: Jonathan Szkotak MARTINEZ — A pharmacy director for the Alameda Alliance of Health is accused of committing an armed robbery at a CVS Pharmacy. The suspect potentially could lose
