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Remember That Broad Daylight Heller Jewelers Robbery In San Ramon?
SAN FRANCISCO – The Office of the United States Attorney has charged five defendants—Sunia Mafileo Faavesi, Ryan Kentrell Montgomery, Paul Christopher Tonga, John Ioane Tupou, and Kyle Vehikite—with conspiracy to commit robbery affecting interstate commerce for their roles in the March 17, 2023, robbery of Heller Jewelers in San Ramon, Calif., announced United States Attorney…
Read MoreDrive-By Purse-Snatch In Danville Wednesday
A local woman either fell or was pushed to the ground after a woman dashed from a passing car and grabbed her purse as she was loading her car outside the Danville Costco store on Fostoria Way Wednesday. Details remain sketchy as the incident was just reported (12:50pm) and the speed with which the theft…
Read MoreWoman Arrested After Lafayette Circle Purse-Snatch Sunday
A woman was allegedly pushed to the ground and robbed of her purse in the 200 block of Lafayette Circle on Sunday, a female suspect managing to get only a short distance away before she was detained by police. The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. with officers responding and stopping a woman fitting a…
Read MoreActive Saturday Night In The 24/680
It may have been a little quieter than normal in the downtown clubs Saturday but the neighborhoods were busy, with a car fire attracting attention in Walnut Creek and a high-speed pursuit running from Concord along our namesake highways and out through the Caldecott. A Dodge Charger was reported on fire in the 1500 block…
Read MoreMartinez Grass Fire Grows To 5+ Acres, 2-Alarms Saturday
Latest “FlashPhoto” from the LaBoca Fire in Martinez: They even have the Turkey Vultures making drops on this one!
Read MoreFreeway Shooting Under Investigation In 24/680 Friday
UPDATE: Per information being released by the CHP – Brandon Valencia, 22, of Oakley died of wounds received after being shot in a vehicle traveling west on Highway 24 near St. Stephens in Orinda the evening of July 28. At least one person was believed wounded in a shooting currently under investigation in the 24/680…
Read MoreSmall Fire Prompts Evacuations At Walnut Creek Marriott Friday
Some people were asked to leave their rooms after fire was reported in Room 557 at the Walnut Creek Marriott Friday. The blaze was reported at 7:30pm, possibly caused by a malfunctioning appliance.
Read MoreNOTICE: Active Shooter Training At Lafayette Elementary School 8/1 – 8/2
An “active shooter” training drill will take place at Lafayette Elementary School on the mornings of Tuesday, August 1 and Wednesday, August 2. This is only a drill; there is no threat to the community or to the school. While no live ammunition will be used, there will be loud blanks fired, and officers will…
Read MoreInvestigation Into San Ramon Head-On Crash Underway Thursday
San Ramon police officers are investigating a major injury accident at the intersection of Bollinger Canyon Road at Crow Canyon Road. The department advised that the intersection will be closed for at least an hour (2:37pm), if not longer and asked that motorists avoid the area and find alternate routes.
Read MoreBusy Day In Lafayette: Intruder Inside Local Home – Power Out For Much Of City
UPDATE: Suspect rushed and detained after putting down knife inside home. Officers with him, ambulance called for examination. No other injuries reported – 9pm. ORIGINAL: A busy day in Lafayette as residents dealt with a widespread power outage in the city and one homeowner dealt with an intruder who broke into his residence and helped…
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