Lafayette PD/Oakland PD Arrest Two Of Four Suspects After Computer Snatch At Downtown Coffeehouse
Lafayette police investigators, working with Oakland police, have arrested two of four men believed responsible for Tuesday’s brazen theft of computers from patrons at a Peet’s location in downtown Lafayette. Police sources have said the pair, who have yet to be named, were arrested in Oakland and had outstanding warrants for their arrest from other…
Walnut Creek Police Looking For Suspect After Bar Fight
Most folks know those saloon fights we see in the movies involve breakaway chairs and bottles – and that reality is far different. Walnut Creek police said that on April 17, at about 11:40 p.m., a patron at a local bar smashed a drinking glass into the face of another patron – severaly injuring that…
Lafayette PD Searching For Carload Of Thieves After Computer Thefts At Downtown Coffee Shop Tuesday
Police in Lafayette are currently searching for a carload of people in a dark Saturn 4-door with tinted windows after people in the car stole computers from two patrons at the Peet’s Coffee location, 3518 Mt. Diablo Boulevard. The thefts occurred at approximately 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, with one suspect advising pursuers that he was armed…
Muir Land Trust Reaches $350,000 Match Goal For Painted Rock – $200,000 Still To Go
From the John Muir Land Trust: With the help of hundreds of donors, we’ve accomplished the $350,000 challenge match for the Campaign to Save Painted Rock. And we did it one day early. Thank you! JMLT has been overwhelmed with the number of donations. We are truly grateful for the generosity our donors have expressed to…
Walnut Creek BAIT Car Hooks Another Burglar
One thing seems abundantly clear, folks prone to car burglary apparently don’t read NEWS24/680. We’ve advised readers of the Walnut Creek Police Department’s use of a wired “BAIT Car” designed to record and track burglars intent on taking the vehicle – and of its apparent success in catching the unwary, albeit criminally minded. Police say…
3.5 Magnitude Earthquake Rumbles Through Contra Costa County Early Saturday
An earthquake buried deep east northeast of Pacheco rolled through the county early Saturday morning, rousing many light sleepers and motion-sensitive pets. There were no initial reports of damage from the shaker, recorded at 2:38 a.m.
Orinda Police Identify, Arrest Repeat Bank Robber Tuesday
The Orinda Police Department, assisted by the Oakland Police Department, arrested 49-year-old Duane Makela of Oakland this morning in connection with two bank robberies that occurred in the city of Orinda last year. During a joint investigation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Makela was identified as the suspect. Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for…
Contra Costa Health Services, GRIP Add Homeless Warming Center In Richmond
A new, 30-cot warming center in Richmond will bring more Contra Costa residents who are experiencing homelessness out of the cold and into services to help them regain housing. The new service, a collaboration between Contra Costa Health Services’ Division of Health, Housing and Homeless Services (H3), the City of Richmond and the Greater Richmond…
Man With Shoe Camera Arrested For Allegedly Trying To Film Juvenile Girl In Walnut Creek Apple Store
Walnut Creek police, alerted by an alarmed father who had spotted a man trying to film his daughter be sliding a camera on top of his shoe under her dress, arrested the 66-year-old suspect a short distance away. Officers say they found the offending camera and other recording equipment in Jacque Bloxham’s car – parked…
Fatal Head-On Crash Closes Alhambra Avenue In Both Directions Friday
We are saddened to have to report that Alhambra Avenue between John Muir Road and Alhambra Valley Road in Martinez is currently (4:10 p.m.) closed in both directions due to a fatal accident investigation. Police and fire personnel were called to the area shortly after 2:30 p.m. Friday with readers writing of a grinding, head-on…