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Fleeing Robbery Suspect Caught in Flame-Adorned SUV

An armed man who robbed a couple in People’s Park in Berkeley was captured shortly afterward in a getaway car that had flames on the sides, UC Berkeley police said Monday. About 5:11

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Antioch Stabbing ends in Arrest

ANTIOCH – On Saturday, June 15th, Antioch officers received reports of a fight, then a stabbing happening on the 1600 block of Cavallo Rd.  The victim has been identified as

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Concord Teen Arrested After Suspected Drag Race Causes Crash

An 18-year-old Concord woman has been arrested after she allegedly caused a car to flip and crash in a Pleasant Hill parking lot just after 12:40 a.m. Tuesday. Police suspect

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Concord Man With HIV Accused of Having Sex With Teen Boys

An HIV-positive Concord man has been ordered to stand trial on charges he had sex with 13-, 14- and 15-year-old boys he met online. Anthony Tafoya, 23, faces more than 40 felony

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Teen Driver Arrested After Suspected Car Race and Crash

An 18-year-old woman has been arrested after she allegedly caused a car to flip and crash in a Pleasant Hill parking lot just after 12:40 a.m. Tuesday. Police suspect that Paula Eddy Lazarov was racing

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Police Arrest Robbery Suspect in the “Button-Down Bandit” Case

The “button-down bandit” wanted in connection with at least eight bank robberies in the East Bay since March was arrested in West Oakland on Monday, according to the FBI. James Quindale Page,

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Attempted Murder Assailant captured by Good Samaritans

ANTIOCH – On Monday, May 28th at approximately 8a.m., Antioch officers were dispatched to the Save Mart grocery store  on 3190 Contra Loma Blvd.  A 50-year-old  Antioch resident was discovered

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Neighbors Help Identify Woman Who Burgled Pleasant Hill Home

A woman allegedly stole jewelry and electronics from the Pleasant Hill home sometime during the day on May 6, according to police. When officers questioned neighbors and residents of the area, they

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Local Child Care Worker Accused of Child Molestation

A 23-year-old man who was working at multiple childcare facilities in the area, including KinderCare in Clayton, has been charged with child molestation. Police are asking any parents with children

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Former Northgate High Coach Accused Of Sex Crimes With A Minor

A former assisant water polo coach at Northgate High is facing charges of having illegal sex with a minor, according to a story in the San Francisco Chronicle. Former assistant water