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FBI Warns Of Holiday Scam Trends; Contra Costa Biggest Loser
From FBI San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO—This holiday season, the FBI San Francisco division warns shoppers to look out for emerging scam trends and reminds the public to stay vigilant when purchasing items online. The FBI anticipates increased fraud schemes designed to steal consumers’ money and personal information this year. During the 2022 holiday shopping season,…
Read MoreFormer Police Officer Charged With Attempted Murder, Firearm Assault, And Injuring a Spouse
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, California – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office has charged a Pleasant Hill resident with nine felony counts for attempted murder of peace officers, assault with a firearm, and injuring a spouse. Chunliam Nai Saechao, 40, is being held without bail in the Martinez Detention Facility. He…
Read MoreBack Door Burglars At Work In San Ramon Valley Overnight
UPDATE: (Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023) Our attention was diverted elsewhere overnight but it appears someone returned to the Home Consignment Center in Danville, raided by thieves earlier this month, and smashed their front door. Nothing appears to have been taken but there is the replacement cost for their door. ORIGINAL STORY Burglary crews have been…
Read MorePleasant Hill Estates Consignment Attempted Robbery Video
Store surveillance video from Monday’s attempted robbery at Estates Consignment store in Pleasant Hill, in which two carloads of thieves wielding sledge hammers and pry bars attempted to gain entry to the store but were turned back when an employee produced a handgun. The videos, posted to the Ring Neighbors site, cover the attempted theft…
Read MoreShami Bequest Kicks Off Mt. Diablo Bike Turnout Campaign
A significant bequest from a respected local cyclist killed during a ride in Lafayette has helped push a local effort to fund construction of additional bike turnout lanes on his favorite mountain ride closer to fruition. California State Parks Foundation today announced its Mount Diablo Bike Turnout campaign has raised $755,090 – exceeding its goal…
Read MoreAuto Vs Pedestrian Collision Leaves Victim Critically Injured In Martinez Sunday
A major injury accident with pedestrian hit at high speed has had the main thoroughfare in to Martinez closed since 5:30PM. Collision occurred in the northbound, 3900 block of Alhambra Avenue with all lanes closed for the investigation. Victim transferred to local hospital, condition unknown.
Read MoreSiege On Cleopatra Drive In Pleasant Hill Ends; Former Police Officer In Custody
A two-day long siege of a private residence in the Sherman Acres neighborhood of Pleasant Hill ended with gunfire and shouted commands early Saturday as police tactical officers moved in to take a former Pittsburg police officer into custody after he opened fire on armored cars. Chunliam Nai Saechao, ex-policeman and U.S. Marine, was taken…
Read MoreWoman Shot, Wounded When Domestic Scenario Turns Violent In Pleasant Hill Thursday
(11am Friday) CLEOPATRA UPDATE – standoff resolved for the time being, perimeter and Shelter in Place Order lifted for Sherman Acres. Police, apparently believing he was no threat to the surrounding community, opted to leave him in place and continue their attempts to coax him from the home. ORIGINAL STORY: A woman was hit by…
Read MoreCase-Cracking Robbery Team Strike Danville Consignment Store Wednesday
As many as four men attacked the jewelry cases at the Home Consignment Center store, 1901 Camino Ramon, in Danville on Wednesday, stealing nearly $500,000 in jewelry before fleeing the area in a silver or white 2010 Infiniti with damage to the front bumper. The incident was reported at approximately 3:55 p.m. when black males…
Read MoreArmed Robbery Reported In Walnut Creek Tuesday; Visiting Police Officer Loses Badge
Two men, one reportedly an off-duty police officer, told Walnut Creek police they were robbed by three armed men at the corner of Bonanza Street and N. Main at approximately 7:30 p.m. Tuesday – the police officer/victim telling police his badge was taken by one of the robbers. Details of the incident remain murky although…
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