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Cougar Sighting In Pleasant Hill Wednesday
Officials in Pleasant Hill say a mountain lion was spotted about 4:30 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Edna Drive and Marguerite Avenue. Contra Costa County Animal Control has been advised of the sighting. If you happen to see a mountain lion do not turn and run from the animal, back away and dial police…
Read MoreNorthgate High Locked Down Wednesday After Police Action Unfolds Near School
A 42-year-old Fremont man was arrested on suspicion of possessing stolen property and carrying a billy club after briefly walking onto the campus of Northgate High School Wednesday. The school was placed under lockdown shortly after 1 p.m. as Walnut Creek police moved in to arrest James Nisleit after he was spotted carrying a bag…
Read MoreCouple Found Dead In Their Walnut Creek Home Tuesday
The bodies of a local couple were found dead in their Holland Drive home Tuesday with Walnut Creek police remaining on scene for much of the day in an apparent effort to establish the circumstances leading up to their deaths. On Wednesday, coroner’s deputies identified the male decedent as Richard Dean Huber, 66, of Walnut…
Read MoreArmed Robbery Suspect Leads Police On 100mph Chase Along Highway 24 Tuesday
A suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery in Oakley earlier Tuesday led police on a 100mph chase along westbound Highway 24, into the Caldecott Tunnel and out onto southbound Highway 13. Several jurisdictions handed off the pursuit as the suspect’s car, a black Audi with red paper plates, passed through their respective areas.…
Read MoreOrinda’s Wonderful Spa A Little TOO Wonderful, Police Say
A 61-year-old Oakland woman was arrested on suspicion of pimping following a recent investigation and undercover foray at a Orinda massage business. Police say they received multiple complaints and tips from citizens about alleged illegal activity at the Wonderful Spa Center located at 23 Orinda Way and followed up. On May 1, the Orinda Police…
Read MoreCHP Arrests Highway 24 Gunman After Bizarre Incident West Of Caldecott Wednesday
Golden Gate Division Investigative Services Unit arrested a man suspected of assault with a deadly weapon after a bizarre confrontation early Wednesday on Highway 24 west of the Caldecott Tunnel. Investigators said the incident took place at approximately 2:15 a.m. in the westbound lanes, starting shortly after a Toyota Camry, driven by Tomes Torres, sustained…
Read MoreFreshman Student Dies After Found Unresponsive In San Ramon Valley High Pool Tuesday
A San Ramon High School freshman died Tuesday after being found unconscious and unresponsive in the school swimming pool. Staff performed emergency life-saving measures after Benjamin Curry, 15, of Danville was spotted at the bottom of the pool just before a PE class, witnesses told NEWS24/680. He was pulled out by school staff and rushed…
Read MoreSuspected Shoplifters Flee After Crash On Stone Valley Rd. Monday – Three In Custody
Police are searching the area of Stone Valley Road and Highway 680 after a single-car crash sent the occupants of the car fleeing in separate directions. At least two people have been detained so far, and a ground crew is underway for another man seen running from the area. The accident was reported at around…
Read MoreLafayette Police Investigating Armed Robbery Downtown Sunday
Police in Lafayette are looking for a man who reportedly robbed another at gunpoint in the area of Lafayette Circle and Mt. Diablo Boulevard Sunday evening. Officers are searching for the driver of a green 4-door sedan reportedly used in the crime and last seen heading west on Highway 24. The robbery was reported at…
Read MoreFormer Sheriff’s Deputy Charged With Four Felonies – Unlawful Sex Acts Against Inmates
From the Office of the District Attorney, Contra Costa County: Martinez, Calif. – The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office announced today that Patrick Morseman of Vallejo was charged with four felonies for unlawful sex acts involving two inmates at the West County Detention Facility. Morseman was a Deputy with the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office…
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