Swiping Left, Swiping Right Can Get Your Stuff Swiped, All Night; Male Carjacker Posed As Woman On Dating Aps
From the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office: Martinez, Calif. – Earlier this week, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office charged Hakeem Doeparker of Antioch, California with multiple felonies including a series of carjackings, attempted extortion, second degree robbery and criminal threats. The criminal complaint filed against Doeparker also alleges multiple enhancements for the defendant’s…
Personal Fireworks Banned In Contra Costa County
The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff would like to remind all county residents about the use of fireworks during the 4th of July holiday. Contra Costa County is a ‘fireworks-free zone’; the sale, possession or use of fireworks of all types and sizes (including Safe & Sane fireworks) are banned in the county…
Wildland Training Burn In Moraga Saturday – No Need To Dial Up 911! Or Us!
Firefighters from several agencies will conduct live-fire training June 29th between 9am and 5pm at Painted Rock. Area residents may see and smell smoke. This is NOT a wildland fire. Please do NOT call 911! First local to call about smoke over MoTown is going to get hit with a soggy biscotti!
County Library’s Annual Book Giveaway Slated For July 16-20 In Pleasant Hill
The Contra Costa County Library is hosting its annual book giveaway from July 16 – 20. Tens of thousands of paperback and hardcover fiction, non-fiction and children’s books from the 26 Contra Costa County community libraries are available to the public during the 5-day giveaway. The book giveaway is located in the shipping and receiving…
County’s Area Agency On Aging Launches Survey to Gather Helpful Information For Seniors And Their Caregivers
Martinez, Calif. – Contra Costa County’s Area Agency on Aging (AAA) has announced its 2019 Needs Assessment Survey of residents who are 60 years or more. The survey’s purpose is to gather valuable data on the service needs of older adults and their caregivers residing within the county’s 19 cities. AAA will use the data for the county’s…
Martinez PD Seek Witnesses To Alhambra Avenue Hit And Run
From the Martinez Police Department: Martinez, Ca – On June 6th, at 11:43pm, officers from the Martinez Police Department heard a collision in the 2500 block of Alhambra Avenue and responded to the area. Upon arrival, officers located a 55-year-old female pedestrian down in the roadway. Officers provided aid to the female who was semi-conscious…
Grand Jury Accusation Filed Against County Assessor Gus Kramer For “Willful Or Corrupt Misconduct”
Martinez, Calif. – Today, the Contra Costa County District Attorney Office’s filed a Grand Jury Accusation against Contra Costa County Assessor Gus Kramer for “willful or corrupt” misconduct while serving as the county’s elected assessor (Government Code §§ 3060 et seq). Contra Costa County’s Civil Grand Jury asserts that the defendant violated state law in creating…
Anchors, Aweigh! Sheriff’s Marine Unit Advising Caution This Boating Season
Memorial Day holiday weekend traditionally marks the start of boating season on the Delta. Significant numbers of boaters are expected to be on the water this summer, especially on the weekends, to go fishing, boating or take part in other recreational activities, like water-skiing. The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Marine Services Unit…
District Attorney Announces Updated Immigration Policy
Martinez, Calif. –Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton issued a new policy for the DA’s Office focused on immigration. In order to comply with state and federal laws, our office has updated its immigration policy. “It is important to have a standardized process in place to ensure we meet our obligations under the law. I…
Know Her? Seen The Car Around? Richmond PD Would Like To Have A Chat
Richmond police are looking for a mail theft suspect who apparently fled the scene of her alleged crime in a 1993 Ford Explorer (License Plate: CA 3EKP057). They’re asking if you know or have seen the person or car in this photo, please contact Detective Middleton @ 510-621-1552.