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Off-Duty Officer Shoots, Kills Gunman At San Pablo Nation’s Restaurant Sunday
A 29-year-old Richmond man died of his wounds after an aborted robbery attempt at a San Pablo Nation’s restaurant Sunday – the suspect confronted by an off-duty UC Berkeley Police Sergeant and shot as he attempted to rob a cashier at gunpoint. The incident was reported at approximately 11:31 a.m., with witnesses reporting the unidentified…
Read MoreFatal Crash On Highway 24 In Orinda Saturday; Other Crashes Reported Through The Morning
One person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on eastbound Highway 24 before St. Stephens Drive early Saturday, capping a dangerous morning of crashes and high-speed runs throughout the 24/680. Police and fire personnel in Concord also assisted a pedestrian struck down on Monument Boulevard at Riganti Drive, that person believed to have sustained significant…
Read MoreGrandparent Charged In Death Of Stanley Middle School Crossing Guard
MARTINEZ – The Contra Costa Office of the District Attorney has filed misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter charges against Phyllis Meehan pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 192(c)(1) in the death of Stanley Middle School crossing guard, Ashley Steven Dias. “This tragic incident has impacted an entire community,” said District Attorney Diana Becton. “The loss of Ashley Diaz…
Read MoreCar Into Martinez CVS Thursday
Lensman Craig Cannon was out and about trying to get some shopping done in Martinez around noon today when the driver of this auto tried to cut in line. Con Fire crews arrived to check out the shaken driver but no serious injuries were reported.
Read MoreCharges Filed In 1996 Murder Case, Sheriff Announces
From the Office of the Sheriff: Cold Case Homicide Suspect Formally Charged with Crockett Murder On September 24, 1996, Priscilla Lewis, a 21-year-old resident of Vallejo, was working as a waitress at the Four Corners restaurant at 628 2nd Avenue in Crockett. The cook at the restaurant called 9-1-1 shortly before 10:30 PM after finding…
Read MoreA Day Of Remembrance… As Our Calendar Gets Ready To Flip
Big Day in our News Bunker. Not only because of the immense history behind the date, but because there’s a lot going on in the 24/680 – even as most households take time off from school and work and ease into preparations for visiting relatives and family feasting. Reveille arrived bang on the dot as…
Read MorePolice Investigate Altercation At Ace Hardware In Danville
This site Flashed and Tweeted news of this incident Sunday but police have since developed some additional details: Suspects sought in $1,100 theft Danville Police are investigating a robbery at Danville Ace Hardware, 3438 Camino Tassajara, that occurred during the afternoon of Sunday, December 5, 2021. At approximately 3:48 p.m., police were called to a…
Read MoreCatalytic Converter Thefts In San Ramon; Strong-Arm Robbery In Danville Sunday
Police in the San Ramon Valley are busy Sunday, dealing with a reported catalytic converter theft on Corrinne Court in San Ramon and a reported strong-arm robbery of power tools at the Camino Tassajara ACE Hardware store in Danville. An earlier report that a shot was fired during the San Ramon theft proved unfounded, according…
Read MoreSheriff Assigns Special Detail Of Deputies To Help Patrol Walnut Creek
The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff will be providing patrol assistance to the Walnut Creek Police Department this holiday season, assigning a special detail of deputies to conduct high-visibility patrols downtown. “I made a personal commitment to the City of Walnut Creek to staff downtown Walnut Creek with deputy sheriffs during the holidays,”…
Read MoreGuilty Verdict Announced In Concord Hate Crime
From the Office of the District Attorney: Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton announced today (Wednesday, Dec. 1) that a jury has found Ross Farca of Concord, guilty of four felony charges and a misdemeanor hate crime relating to Farca’s June 4, 2019 possession of an assault weapon recovered after Facra posted anti-Semitic mass murder…
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