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Massachusetts Rapist Found Living In Diablo; Arrested Tuesday
A Chinese national who disappeared prior to sentencing for the rape of a young co-worker in Massachusetts in 2005 was found living at a home in Diablo and re-arrested Tuesday by a task force of local and federal investigators. Tuen Kit “Dickie” Lee, 55, was found guilty at a 2007 trial of the kidnapping and…
Read MoreHacienda Wedding March Too Long, Too Noisy – Moraga Neighbors Say
We didn’t have to be much of a soothsayer to see where this one was headed: take a picturesque local landmark, turn it into a wedding venue, add a generous mix of loudspeakers, amplified music, “enthusiastic” DJs and bridesmaids with their Chardonnay on and whaddaya get? If you said “lawsuit” – you win. Because, it…
Read MoreConcord Man Arrested After Shots Fired In Neighborhood Standoff Monday
A 47-year-old Concord man was arrested following a lengthy Memorial Day standoff with police in the 3600 block of Rosebrook Court Monday evening. Concord police, supported by officers from neighboring agencies, responded to the area at approximately 6 pm after a man later identified as Christian Stuart allegedly confronted neighbors before returning to his home…
Read More“In The Water Floated Empty Life Rafts And Soldiers’ Packs And Ration Boxes, And Mysterious Oranges…
“There in a jumbled row for mile on mile were soldiers’ packs. There were socks and shoe polish, sewing kits, diaries, Bibles, hand grenades. There were the latest letters from home, with the address on each one neatly razored out—one of the security precautions enforced before the boys embarked. “There were toothbrushes and razors, and…
Read MoreNot Every Fire Is A 4-Bell Burner…
Scenes captured at a small apartment fire in Walnut Creek Friday. No less dramatic than the bigger conflagrations and each compelling in their own way.
Read MoreArmed Robbery Rocks County Fair; $90k Loss Raising Questions
Workers carrying an estimated $90,000 in gate and parking receipts from the Contra Costa County Fair were reportedly confronted and robbed at gunpoint while attempting to make a bank deposit early Monday morning. The incident occurred after the fair ended its last day on Sunday and during an attempted deposit of receipts at the BMO…
Read MoreDA’s Office Issues Use of Force Report On Richmond Man Shot While Holding Assault Rifle
Use of Force Report on Kevin McDonald: Martinez, California – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office’s report on the use of force death of 66-year-old Kevin James McDonald in Richmond is now publicly available. Law Enforcement Involved Fatality Incidents (LEIFI) reports summarizes the results of the District Attorney’s Office’s independent criminal investigation, including a summary…
Read MoreWatch, Jewelry, Other Items Taken In Concord Armed Robbery Friday
Four men, at least two of them reportedly armed with handguns, assaulted and robbed a victim in the 1800 block of Willow Pass Road in Concord on Friday before escaping in a late-model Mercedes sedan. The incident was reported at 4:40 p.m. with the group making off with a watch, necklaces and electronics. An ambulance…
Read MoreConcord YouTuber Found Guilty Of Reckless Driving, Speeding, And Fleeing Police
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, California – On April 3rd, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office convicted a Concord man for multiple incidents of extreme speeding and reckless driving on Contra Costa freeways, which culminated in a police pursuit through a residential area in Concord. In late spring of 2022, the…
Read MoreEarly-Risers Treated To Northern Light Show
Northern California was treated to a colorful aurora late Friday and overnight as a severe solar storm put on a heavenly light show. Sean McDonough was up and captured this view from Walnut Creek.
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