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Orinda PD Investigating Strong-arm Robbery At Wells Fargo Wednesday
Orinda police are investigating a robbery at the Wells Fargo Bank branch, 80 Moraga Way Wednesday afternoon. Orinda Police Chief David Cook said dispatchers received a report of a robbery at the branch at approximately 12:31 p.m. The suspect was described at the time as a white, male, adult wearing dark clothing and a dark…
Read MoreCrew Arrested In Lafayette After Earlier Theft In Moraga Wednesday
Lamorinda police descended on a car containing four people suspected of an earlier theft at the TJ Maxx store in Moraga Wednesday. Police responded to the area after the incident was reported at 10:55 a.m. The suspects were seen leaving the area in a car and a description of that vehicle was shared with Lafayette…
Read MoreMoraga’s Mystery “SignBirds”: Who’s Building The Bird Condos?
A casual conversation with one of our Flashers – The Eng Family – led to this local observation and mystery Tuesday: “Who’s the suburban Geppetto carving out extravagant housing for our feathered friends?” The Engs took note of the accomplished craftsmanship and began to keep an eye out for others after spotting their first clamped…
Read MoreSan Ramon Valley Unified Settles Curry Family Drowning Suit For $8 Million
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District has agreed to pay the parents of 15-year-old Benjamin Curry $8 million to settle a lawsuit filed after the Danville teen drowned during his high school PE class. Curry died May 8, 2018 in the pool at San Ramon Valley High School when his physical education class was…
Read MoreOrinda Standoff Ends Peacefully Friday; Man Wanted For Questioning In Walnut Creek Sexual Assault Case Surrenders
An Orinda man wanted for questioning in a Walnut Creek sexual assault case held police SWAT teams at bay for several hours after fleeing to his home on Hall Drive Friday and allegedly arming himself with a shotgun. Walnut Creek police had initially attempted to interview David Martin Justice at the residence in the 200…
Read MorePoet’s Corner Residents Say They Beat Back Daylight Kick-In Robbery In Pleasant Hill Tuesday
NOTE: Accompanying video of previous, recent daylight burglary attempt in Pleasanton Occupants of a Poet’s Corner home in Pleasant Hill say they received an abrupt and meaningful lesson in the breadth of local crime Tuesday when their front door was kicked in and they were rushed by four men who stole unspecified items before they…
Read MoreIf A Cow Rams A Deputy During A Flo-Speed Chase, Can We Call It A Grazing Wound?
You have to ponder these things in this business sometimes, and last night was one of those times. In one of those quiet, cold nights built for Flash Alerts we took note of bursts of activity up and down the 24/680 Corridor and tried to keep up as anxious residents, nighthawk limousine operators and other…
Read MoreTrio Raiding Lafayette, Danville Walgreens Stores For Prescription Drugs Monday
Area police are on the lookout for three men apparently robbing local Walgreens locations of prescription drugs Monday evening. Robberies were reported at stores in Lafayette and Danville, with a hooded suspect pushing a pharmacy worker out of the way in Lafayette. There were no apparent injuries after the two thefts. Three black males in…
Read MoreMoraga PD Nabs One Suspected Car Rummager; Continues Patrols For Others
Police in Moraga Monday announced the arrest of a Concord woman suspected of as many as 20 thefts from cars and garages throughout the area over the last month and a half. In a release issued by the department, police said they will be seeking charges against Angelina Jaimes, 22, of Concord in relation to…
Read MoreWalnut Creek Wells Fargo Bank Branch Robbed Saturday
A lone thief made off with an undetermined amount of money after a morning robbery at the Wells Fargo Bank branch, 1499 N. Main Street early Saturday. The suspect, described as a white male, about 5′ 10″-tall with a stocky build, entered the bank shortly after 9 a.m., approaching a teller and making off with…
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