Suspected Car Burglars Arrested In Pleasanton After Tri-Valley Break-in Spree
An apparent return to pre-pandemic burglary rates was interrupted by Pleasanton police Tuesday after they were dispatched to a report of a suspicious car at the Smart & Final store on Johnson Drive. Officers arriving on scene at 7:30 a.m. contacted two men from San Francisco in a nearby car, determining that the vehicle had…
COVID-19 Test Results Delayed; Total Deaths In County At 131
County health services officials are reporting delays in the processing of COVID-19 test results statewide, with California postponing any movement of counties on or off its watch list for enhanced enforcement measures until the issue can be resolved. And while county residents continue to wrangle with the issues associated with the virus, data compiled for…
Teen Armed Robber Arrested For Orinda Cell Phone Thefts
From Orinda PD: Orinda Police detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on June 24, 2020 in the Orinda Village area of Orinda Way and Camino Pablo. Using witness statements and other evidence, detectives were able to identify one of the suspects who robbed two people of their cell…
Fire Ravages A Warehouse And Pier Near Old Nantucket Restaurant In Crockett Sunday
Firefighters battled a stubborn pier fire started when embers from a burning warehouse near the old Nantucket restaurant caught fire and burned Sunday night. The warehouse collapsed in on itself about an hour after fire was reported in the structure at the venerable restaurant location, known for its seafood and sweeping views of the nearby…
Early Morning Fire Damages Mayette Avenue Home Sunday
A fire first reported at the rear of a home in the 1700 block of Mayette Drive in Concord spread quickly and caused extensive damage to the residence before it could be brought under control. The blaze was first reported at approximately 12:50 a.m. Sunday. The residents of nearby homes were awakened by police and…
Dublin Arrest Shines Light On Refund Fraud Scam
From the U.S. Attorney’s Office: SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Corning woman was arrested in Dublin Thursday for a refund‑fraud scheme, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced. The warrant was issued last week after a federal grand jury returned a 14-count superseding indictment against Sabrina Raylene Toilolo, 26, and her previously charged co-defendant Johnathon Ward, charging…
Stolen Wallet Results In (Credit Card) Charges
Police say a wallet stolen in a Walnut Creek grocery store on July 25 yielded credit cards used a short time later at a local retail store. Walnut Creek police say the woman pictured here used the card. If you can identify her, please contact Officer Smith at NSmith@walnutcreekpd.com .
Danville Revises Weekend Hartz Closure Plan After Business Input
From the Town of Danville: At a special meeting on July 29, 2020 on Zoom, the Danville Town Council voted to modify the area of the weekend closure of Hartz Avenue in the downtown area. Council members received a briefing from Economic Development Manager Jill Bergman on how the closures are being received by the…
Child Dies After Collision With Delivery Truck In Lafayette Tuesday
A 10-year-old boy died after he collided with a delivery vehicle while riding his bicycle on Merriewood Drive in Lafayette Tuesday. The victim was identified as Leonardo Cellura of Lafayette. Investigators said the vehicle involved in the collision with Cellura, who was on a bicycle, was an Amazon delivery truck. The driver is cooperating with…
Murder On Stanwell Drive Stuns Concord Monday
Reports of gunfire brought Concord police to the 2300 block of Stanwell Drive Monday, officers arriving to find a man on the ground with apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was identified by the Contra Costa County coroner’s office Tuesday as Michael Olsen, 39, of Concord. Olsen was pronounced dead at the scene, shortly after the…