Private Guards Hired By Anti-Abortion Activists In Walnut Creek Charged With Battery, Tear Gas Violation
Two private, armed security guards who pepper sprayed abortion rights demonstrators during a protest outside the Walnut Creek Planned Parenthood officers last fall have been charged in the incident, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office said Friday. Ishatpal Momi, 27, of Elk Grove and Peter Reeves, 45, of Sacramento face misdemeanor charges of battery and illegal…
Charges Filed In El Sobrante Homicide Case
From the Office of the Sheriff: The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office filed murder and attempted murder charges against 23-year-old Pierre Jackson of Antioch/Brentwood in connection with a homicide that occurred on March 31, 2021 in El Sobrante. On March 31, 2021, at about 8:41 PM, Bay Station Deputy Sheriffs were dispatched to a…
Man Charged With Murder, Maimings After Brick, Concrete Assaults On Highway 242 Motorists
A suspect in a series of devastating roadside attacks on motorists traveling Highway 242 last year is in custody and facing multiple charges in connection with the assaults. Investigators say Mark Navone, 46, who authorities said has been residing in Concord, is the man who hurled bricks and concrete at cars at passing autos –…
Richmond Man Sentenced To 36 Years In State Prison For 2019 Rape Case
Martinez, Calif. – Last Friday, defendant Delon Ward of Richmond was sentenced by Judge Leslie Landau to 36 years in state prison for the July 2019 rape of Jane Doe. Earlier, Ward pleaded guilty to kidnapping and forcible rape and he admitted to two enhancements since he used a gun during the attack. Ward is required…
District Attorney Issues New Policy Related To Civil Asset Forfeiture Cases
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, Calif. – Today, Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton formalized a new policy for civil asset forfeiture cases within the DA’s Office. In June 2019, DA Becton implemented an interim policy to address growing concerns with certain types of civil asset forfeiture cases. This interim policy is now permanent…
Nine Suspects In “Organized” Walnut Creek Looting Spree Charged
Nine people investigators say took part in an organized and systematic looting spree through downtown Walnut Creek earlier this year have been charged by the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office. Hundreds of people, including some police maintain are part of mobile, organized gangs who travel the state to pull off swarming, “blitz-style” shoplifting raids…
Concord Man Held To Answer For Threats Against Jewish Community, Local Detective
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, Calif. – Earlier this week, defendant Ross Farca was held to answer on multiple felony counts, including a hate crime enhancement and threat against the primary investigating officer. Due to the public safety risks posed by Farca, Hon. Judge Nancy Stark ordered Farca’s bail forfeited and that…
Moraga Couple Defrauded By Home Health Aide, Federal Complaint Alleges
OAKLAND – A criminal complaint unsealed Monday in federal court alleges that an Alameda home health aide defrauded an elderly Moraga couple of $360,000 – money she allegedly used for cosmetic surgery, cars, and expensive care packages for her dog. Federal prosecutors charged Heidi Suzanne Miller of Alameda with credit card fraud in the alleged…
Former Lamorinda Soccer Coach Convicted Of Trying To Meet Minor For Sex
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, Calif. – On September 28, 2020, after a three-day trial, a jury in Contra Costa County convicted 29-year-old Martinez resident Alejandro Sanchez for attempting to meet who he thought was an underage girl for sex. The jury found Sanchez guilty of three felonies including arranging to meet…
District Attorney Becton Announces Misdemeanor Filing Considerations
Martinez, Calif. – Today, Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton announces misdemeanor filing considerations for the DA’s Office. Originally initiated as a pilot, the considerations are now formal policy for the Office. The DA’s Office will no longer file charges against most people arrested or cited solely for the possession of small amounts of…