Canadian Man Sentenced For Sextortion Of Contra Costa County Minor
From the Office of the District Attorney Martinez, California – A 25-year-old man from Gulf Island, Canada, has been sentenced to prison for sexually extorting a minor in Contra Costa County in 2020, in what is commonly referred to as a “Sextortion” attack. In the fall of 2019, Nicholas Fahey used a social media application…
DA Declines To Charge Orinda Shooting Suspect
An Orinda man confronted and punched during a road rage incident on a suburban street ended with his firing a fatal shot at his assailant will not face charges in connection with the incident, according to the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office. The fatal encounter occurred September 12, 2024 at a bend in the…
DA Files Additional Charges Against Infamous Convicted Kidnapper
From the Office of the District Attorney Martinez, California – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office has filed a three-count felony complaint against a convicted kidnapper and rapist whose crimes include a high-profile case featured in a documentary series. Matthew Daniel Muller, 47, is currently serving a 40-year federal prison sentence in Tucson, Arizona, for…
Family Of Driver Killed In Infamous I680 Tesla Crash Sues Car Maker, Elon Musk
The family of a 31-year-old Pittsburg man at the wheel of a Tesla Model S when it failed to “see” a Con Fire ladder truck deployed on I680 and struck the larger vehicle at speeds estimated at 71mph has filed suit against Tesla and CEO Elon Musk – blaming him for their son’s death. Giovanni…
Hayward Man Convicted Of Robbery And Hate Crime After Theft Of Israeli Flag
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, California – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office secured a conviction against a 36-year-old Hayward man for hate crime and robbery offenses that took place on January 6, 2024, during a protest in El Cerrito. Christopher Khamis Victor Husary pleaded guilty to one count of robbery [PC…
Pleasant Hill Detective Unravels Sophisticated Bank Account Takeover; Ukiah Man Convicted
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, California – A 23-year-old Ukiah man pled guilty to felony identity theft, money laundering, and grand theft that bilked a Pleasant Hill victim of nearly 20-thousand dollars. Andrew William McCormick was charged on February 20th, 2024, with felony violations of conspiracy to defraud, identity theft, false impersonation,…
Pinole Youth Golf Coach Charged With Aggravated Possession Of Child Pornography
From the Office of the District Attorney: NOTE: Prosecutors are asking members of the public to contact them with any additional information regarding this case. Martinez, California – A 33-year-old Pinole man has been arrested and charged with a two-count felony complaint related to the possession of child pornography. Jeffrey Tadashi Oda has served for…
Jury Convicts Oakland Man For Countywide String Of High-Value Watch Robberies
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, California – A Contra Costa County jury has found a 27-year-old Oakland man guilty of four counts of armed robbery for high-value watches and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The District Attorney’s Office charged Shane Ivan Downs with seven felonies related to a series…
San Jose Man Charged With Grand Theft Of Copper In Moraga
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, California – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office has charged a San Jose man with grand theft for stealing copper wiring from a Moraga hardware store. Mitchell Bedolla Garcia, 45, is facing a felony grand theft charge for stealing over $950 worth of copper wiring from Outdoor…
Richmond Man Charged With Murder After DUI Death
From the Office of the District Attorney Martinez, California – A Richmond man has been charged with murder that took the life of a 16-year-old minor in a DUI-related collision. Alexi Alexander Pineda Ticas, 30, faces a three-count felony complaint. In addition to the murder charge [PC 187(a)], Pineda Ticas was charged with driving under…