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Police Pursue Heavily Armed Suspect West On Highway 24 Thursday
UPDATE: 4:10 p.m. – We believe the person being sought by police made it through the Caldecott tunnel. ORIGINAL POST: Officers from several police agencies are currently trailing a black 2000 Toyota utility vehicle running west on Highway 24 at speeds in excess of 95mph. The driver of this vehicle is apparently wanted for attempted murder…
Read MoreRegional Early Voting Program Underway Thursday
Just a quick reminder that Contra Costa Elections Division’s Regional Early Voting program starts this morning. This is a good opportunity for residents who missed the Voter Registration Deadline to conditionally register and vote on the same day, or beat the rush of having to make it to their local polling place on Election Day.…
Read MoreDUI Driver Faces Two Murder Counts In Deaths Of Walnut Creek Man, Infant Daughter
Two counts of murder have been filed against the Tennessee woman accused of driving while intoxicated the night her car plowed into three others on the S. Broadway extension at Rudgear Road – the second count against her filed today following the passing of an 8-month-old child in the car with her father the night…
Read MoreWalnut Creek PD Seek Agile, Determined Burglar
Security precautions appear to stop all but the most dedicated burglar these days – thieves like this guy. Walnut Creek police say this man scaled the security fence to gain entry into a condo complex courtyard in the downtown area and, after getting in, opened a patio slider, entered a condo, and stole a purse…
Read MoreFirearm Storage Ordinance Adopted In Orinda
Securely storing firearms when not in use is an essential element of responsible gun ownership and the #1 way to help prevent firearm accidents, theft, and misuse. To this effect, the Orinda City Council voted unanimously on October 16, 2018 to approve a safe storage ordinance requiring that “except when carried on his or her…
Read MoreDA Announces New Reporting Policy For Fatal Incidents Involving Law Enforcement
Martinez, Calif. – Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton announces today a new policy for the DA’s Office investigations into fatal incidents involving members of law enforcement. At the conclusion of the criminal investigation, DA Becton will publicly release a report in all law enforcement involved fatal incidents if no charges are filed. The reports…
Read MoreMartinez Resident Charged With Child Molestation And Production, Distribution And Selling Child Pornography
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, Calif. – On Thursday October 25, 2018, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office charged 21-year-old Martinez resident Aaron Kurtis Mikkelsen with multiple felony violations including committing lewd acts with a minor under 13, producing child pornography, as well as selling and distributing child sexual abuse material online.…
Read MoreOne Dead, Two Critically Injured After Rudgear Road DUI Crash Thursday
One person was killed and two others were trapped in the wreckage of a their cars with critical injuries after a grinding crash at Rudgear Road and the South Broadway extension from Highway 680 Thursday night. County Coroner’s deputies identified the dead man as Hector Garza, 45, of Walnut Creek. Garza’s child also suffered critical…
Read MoreSan Ramon Police Investigating Fatal Auto Vs. Pedestrian Collision On Crow Canyon Road Tuesday
San Ramon police are investigating the death of a Walnut Creek man struck by a car while jogging along Crow Canyon Road at the Iron Horse Trail this morning. Crow Canyon Road was closed in both directions shortly after the incident was reported at 6:49 a.m., with police relaxing closures as their investigation progressed into…
Read MorePower Out For 700 In Moraga Tuesday; St. Mary’s Road Briefly Closed
A downed power line cut off power for nearly 700 Moragans Tuesday and led to closure of St. Mary’s Road at the Moraga Library for about an hour as crews worked to restore power. There is a heavy smell of smoke in the air but no active fire. St Mary’s was closed at Carter and…
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