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Hands Off Venezuela
Options for a military intervention in Venezuela may not yet be “fleshed out in detail” but those of us of a certain age who remember other bloody and ultimately costly interventions may recognize some of the telltale signs of an administration ready to flex it’s military muscle – and possibly spend some additional American lives…
Read MoreWalnut Creek Police Would Like A Chat With This Man
On April 27 the man in the accompanying photo was captured on video burglarizing an apartment complex in Walnut Creek, police said. A dark colored SUV with flames on the side was involved. If you can ID this male or have tips regarding this case, please contact Officer Duncan at Duncan@walnutcreekpd.com .
Read MoreLafayette PD/Oakland PD Arrest Two Of Four Suspects After Computer Snatch At Downtown Coffeehouse
Lafayette police investigators, working with Oakland police, have arrested two of four men believed responsible for Tuesday’s brazen theft of computers from patrons at a Peet’s location in downtown Lafayette. Police sources have said the pair, who have yet to be named, were arrested in Oakland and had outstanding warrants for their arrest from other…
Read MoreWalnut Creek Police Looking For Suspect After Bar Fight
Most folks know those saloon fights we see in the movies involve breakaway chairs and bottles – and that reality is far different. Walnut Creek police said that on April 17, at about 11:40 p.m., a patron at a local bar smashed a drinking glass into the face of another patron – severaly injuring that…
Read MoreLafayette PD Searching For Carload Of Thieves After Computer Thefts At Downtown Coffee Shop Tuesday
Police in Lafayette are currently searching for a carload of people in a dark Saturn 4-door with tinted windows after people in the car stole computers from two patrons at the Peet’s Coffee location, 3518 Mt. Diablo Boulevard. The thefts occurred at approximately 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, with one suspect advising pursuers that he was armed…
Read MoreMuir Land Trust Reaches $350,000 Match Goal For Painted Rock – $200,000 Still To Go
From the John Muir Land Trust: With the help of hundreds of donors, we’ve accomplished the $350,000 challenge match for the Campaign to Save Painted Rock. And we did it one day early. Thank you! JMLT has been overwhelmed with the number of donations. We are truly grateful for the generosity our donors have expressed to…
Read MoreWalnut Creek Police Arrest Three-Wheeled Motorist Monday Morning
Walnut Creek police provided some fresh details for yesterday’s video of an arrest on the S. Broadway extension near Rudgear Road yesterday morning. Police are reporting that the man pictured was taken into custody for reckless driving and DUI after he was spotted driving on three wheels shortly before noon Monday. Police described the man…
Read MoreWalnut Creek BAIT Car Hooks Another Burglar
One thing seems abundantly clear, folks prone to car burglary apparently don’t read NEWS24/680. We’ve advised readers of the Walnut Creek Police Department’s use of a wired “BAIT Car” designed to record and track burglars intent on taking the vehicle – and of its apparent success in catching the unwary, albeit criminally minded. Police say…
Read More3.5 Magnitude Earthquake Rumbles Through Contra Costa County Early Saturday
An earthquake buried deep east northeast of Pacheco rolled through the county early Saturday morning, rousing many light sleepers and motion-sensitive pets. There were no initial reports of damage from the shaker, recorded at 2:38 a.m.
Read MoreKnow Her? Seen The Car Around? Richmond PD Would Like To Have A Chat
Richmond police are looking for a mail theft suspect who apparently fled the scene of her alleged crime in a 1993 Ford Explorer (License Plate: CA 3EKP057). They’re asking if you know or have seen the person or car in this photo, please contact Detective Middleton @ 510-621-1552.
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