VIDEO: CPD Body-Worn Camera Footage Of Officer-Involved Shooting April 3

WARNING: Video includes graphic language, violence Video of a rapidly escalating traffic stop in Concord the evening of April 3 captures the moment a fleeing suspect reaches for a concealed weapon and officers open fire on him. Images from the officer’s body cameras detail how events unfolded shortly after 10 p.m. that evening, when officers…

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Fatal Crash In Concord Tuesday

A 2-car crash at Kirker Pass and Hess Road left one person dead and another critically injured Tuesday, the wreck forcing closure of Kirker Pass Road and severely impacting traffic throughout the area. The crash was reported at 5:24 p.m. and quickly expanded as motorists reported a vehicle on fire and serious injuries. One person…

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Aftermath Of Concord Fire Flurry Sunday

Readers responded to our alerts of a rash of fires originating from a home on Crestwood Court in Concord on Sunday, that fire sparking others. Firefighters arrived to find the home’s garage fully engulfed in flame, along with a family car. Within minutes the blaze had extended into the residence and spread to nearby vegetation.…

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Garage, Car Burning In Concord Sunday; Evacuations Underway

Firefighters are arriving on scene of what started as a garage fire in the 1800 block of Crestwood Court in Concord on Sunday, police and firefighters evacuating neighboring residents as the blaze appeared to spread. There are no initial reports of injuries. The fire was reported at 5:07pm and a 2nd Alarm requested shortly afterward.…

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Police Activity In Walnut Creek/Alamo Thursday; One Detained

Sheriff’s deputies assess one half of a suspected burglary team who ran from them earlier this afternoon. This man was eventually cornered in a church parking lot in Walnut Creek and was taken to a local hospital for observation. His alleged partner was reportedly spotted in Alamo and police are following up leads there.

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Behavioral Health Services Under Expansion In Contra Costa

From Contra Costa Health: Contra Costa Health (CCH) has secured about $98 million in state funding to build three new facilities to better serve county residents in need of mental health and recovery services. The funding comes from California’s Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP), a multi-year state initiative to improve behavioral healthcare infrastructure paid…

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Local PDs Join Forces For E-Bike Safety Enforcement Day, May 21 

Coordinated effort aims to educate riders and reduce e-bike-related incidents On Wednesday, May 21, police departments across the Tri-Valley region will be conducting a coordinated enforcement and education effort focused on electric bike safety. The initiative is designed to reinforce the importance of safe riding, raise awareness about e-bike regulations, and prevent accidents on local…

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