Two Bicyclists Injured – One Critically – In Danville Hit-And-Run Saturday
A Saturday afternoon marked by a sudden flurry of pursuits, wrong-way driving and crashes was sadly capped by a hit-and-run crash on Diablo Road in Danville – an incident which left at least one cyclist critically injured and the roadway closed as police looked for the responsible driver. The Danville incident was reported at Diablo…
Lafayette Man Pistol Whipped, Robbed Outside His Home Friday
Lafayette police are searching for two men, at least one of them believed to be armed, who allegedly beat and robbed a man outside his home during an aborted attempt at an online auto sale Friday morning. A Rolex watch and cell phone were believed taken during the incident, which occurred at about 10:30 a.m.…
Fatal Motorcycle Accident Closes Northbound I680 Monday Night
A motorcyclist was killed in a grinding crash on northbound I680 at Olympic Boulevard Monday – prompting closure of the freeway while the crash was investigation and triggering a sizable traffic jam. Motorists reported the crash at approximately 9:49 p.m. and first responders encountered debris in the northbound lanes upon arrival minutes later. The motorcyclist,…
Friday Morning Police Pursuit Through Lamorinda Ends In Orinda Crash; Two Arrested
Two people were arrested after a morning police pursuit ended in a crash on westbound Highway 24 approaching the Wilder exit, startled residents contacting this site as the latest incident to rock the 24/680 unfolded. Police fell in behind a black Lexus with paper plates cruising the area of Mt. Diablo at Dewing in Lafayette,…
Smash-And-Run Robbers Return To Danville Costco Store Friday; Fire Shots
Two men armed with at least one pistol and a hammer smashed their way into the watch cases at the Danville Costco store on Fostoria Way Friday, firing at least three shots into the air as they fled to a waiting car. The pair, described as two black males in their late teens to mid…
County Fire Investigators Make Arrest In Serial Arson Case
Contra Costa Fire announced Saturday morning that they have arrested of a Pittsburg man in connection with a string of arson fires that have hit multiple cities throughout Contra Costa County. Here’s an announcement from Contra Costa Fire: Just before 1:00 am this morning, Contra Costa County Fire Investigators in cooperation with a Deputy District…
Store Employees Break Up Attempted Jewelry Robbery At Danville Costco Monday
One of three men who allegedly attempted to smash their way into the jewelry cases of the Danville Costco store on Fostoria Way tonight, Monday, is in custody after he was tackled and taken down by store employees. Police Chief Steve Simpkins said the trio entered the store at approximately 8:55 p.m. with one of the suspects,…
Larkey Park Murder Suspect In Custody, Martinez Slowly Returning To Normal
A Contra Costa County SWAT team has taken the man suspected of gunning down a woman he had been seeing during a broad daylight shooting at Walnut Creek’s Larkey Park into custody. The suspect has been identified as Gregory Prokopowicz, 38. His victim was identified Friday by police as 47-year-old Roselyn Policarpio, who had addresses in Martinez…
Woman Murdered At Larkey Park In Walnut Creek Thursday; Gunman Drives Away
UPDATE 8:55 p.m: Negotiators from the regional police special weapons team are talking by phone with a man detectives believe was responsible for this afternoon’s killing in Larkey Park. The man, who is known to police, is currently believed to be sitting in a car at Howe and Old Orchard roads in Martinez, alternately holding a gun to…
Trio Assaults OC Watch Company In Walnut Creek, Maces Employee
Two men, wearing construction vests and hard hats, stormed the OC Watch Company at 1507 Cypress Thursday afternoon, maced an employee and brandished a baseball bat at others. A third suspect, who was also in construction gear, waited outside the store. Upon entering the store, one of the suspects handed the store owner a clipboard…