Police Update Information On Lafayette Home Invasion Robbery
From the Lafayette Police Department: On Thursday, October 31, 2019, at about 8:30 PM, Lafayette Police Officers were dispatched to a report of a home invasion robbery that happened on the 1300 block of Martino Road in Lafayette. The incident involved three suspects who were armed with a pistol. One suspect apparently knocked on the…
Donald Drive Robbery Update: Suspects Came Looking For Marijuana
From the Moraga Police Department: MORAGA, CA – On Sunday November 3, 2019, approximately 9:26 p.m., Moraga Police received a call reporting a possible burglary and robbery at a residence in the 100 block of Donald Drive. The suspects were described as 3-4 males, wearing hooded sweatshirts and were armed with baseball bats and at…
Cause Of Moraga’s Merrill Fire “Appears Accidental” Investigators Say
In a terse statement from authorities Monday evening, Moraga Police and Cal Fire investigators said the cause of Thursday’s fast-moving fire in Sanders Ranch “appears to be accidental.” That finding quieted, for the time being, a rising Social Media sentiment that the blaze, which ultimately consumed dozens of acres during an ill-timed power outage and…
Police In Clayton Looking For Witnesses To Saturday Auto Vs. Pedestrian Collision
From Clayton PD: On September 21, at approximately 8:31 pm, Clayton Officers were dispatched to the area of Clayton Rd and Lydia Ln for a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision. Officers arrived on scene within two minutes. The pedestrian suffered traumatic injuries and was transported to a local hospital with life threatening…
San Ramon Police Searching For Motorist Who Attempted To Entice 13-Year-Old Into Car Saturday
From San Ramon PD: On September 21, 2019 at 1112 hrs, officers were dispatched to the report of a suspicious circumstance on Broadmoor Dr at the Cross Valley Trail. A citizen saw a newer, light gray sedan quickly pull to the side of the road near a young female who was walking in the area.…
Detectives Seek Additional Victims In Alleged Sexual Abuse Of A Minor Case
Allegations of molestation and sexual abuse were brought last week to the attention of the Stockton Police Department. Officers later arrested the suspect, 69-year-old Lonnie Wright. He was then booked into the Martinez Detention Facility (MDF). As the alleged crimes occurred in the unincorporated town of Rodeo in Contra Costa County, Detectives from the Office…
ConFire Unveils New Fire Station 16 In Lafayette
CONCORD, CALIF., Sept. 9, 2019 – Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) today unveiled its newest fire station, the soon-to-be-opened Fire Station 16 in Lafayette. When operational in the coming days, the new Fire Station 16 will provide faster fire and emergency medical response times in the immediate area and improved overall responses…
Moraga PD’s Chief King Addresses Crime Trends, Defenses In Upcoming Forums
Moraga Police will be hosting two Town Hall meetings, led by Chief Jon King, to discuss crime information and trends with residents, answering questions and discussing common issues. The meetings will be held on Tuesday September 17th and Thursday October 17th, 7:00 p.m., at the Joaquin Moraga School Auditorium. The school is located at 1010 Camino…
Moraga-Orinda Fire District To Temporarily Close Happy Valley Road
September 3, 2019, Orinda, CA – The Moraga-Orinda Fire District and Contra Costa County Public Works Department will temporarily close Happy Valley Road starting September 9, 2019 through September 13, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. This road closure between Sundown Terrace and Bear Creek Road is needed to complete work in accordance…
CASE Investigation Leads To Gun, Drugs In Rodeo
From the Office of the Sheriff: Earlier this month, the CASE Team started an investigation into a person who allegedly possessed a handgun through an illegal transfer. The CASE Team later obtained a search warrant for the suspect and his home. On August 16, 2019, the CASE Team executed the search warrant at a residence…