Felony Charges Filed Against Richmond Road Rage Driver Who Killed Walnut Creek Man
Richmond police traffic officers have tracked down and arrested a 32-year-old Richmond man suspected of running a red light and ramming a car driven by 77-year-old Anthony Tonti of Walnut Creek during a road rage incident with another car – and then leaving the scene of the crash. Tonti was found unresponsive in the wreckage…
Cyber Crimes Continue To Shock, Amaze Victims In The 24/680
Computer crime continues to shock, baffle and dismay those victimized by it while those attempting to combat the fraud marvel at the increasing inventiveness and audacity of perpetrators. While many such crimes and scams have their origin in a simple street crime – a stolen purse or pilfered personal information – others are the result…
Man Suspected Of Lamorinda Car Theft, Burglaries Arrested In Antioch
The following comes from our brother site, East County Today: On January 26, at 4:07 pm, an Antioch Police Officer arrested a 24-year-old man who had stolen property, including a firefighters uniform. Police arrested Marcus Griffin, 24, after an officer noticed a Honda Odyssey with no license plates parked in front of 23 Rossi Ave.…
Moraga Police Investigating Reported Armed Robbery At Rheem Center
Police are investigating an apparent armed robbery reported at the Rheem Valley Shopping Center Thursday, with a victim saying they were held up by an armed man in a ski mask at the center at around 3:30 p.m. Details remain sparse as this incident has just been reported. An early description of the suspect, identified as…
Swarm Of “Kick-In” Burglaries Rattle Danville
While locals were enjoying the down-time afforded by a Holiday Weekend it appears local burglars were hard at work, entering or attempting to enter at least six homes in Danville. Police Chief Steve Simpkins said his officers are investigating three confirmed residential burglaries and one unsuccessful attempt from Saturday. “We are working on a few more reported…
El Cerrito Bank Robbery Nets Thief $250,000
As reported earlier on our Facebook page, a man approached a US Bank branch counter at the Safeway store, 11450 San Pablo Avenue, this morning, passed a note demanding money to the teller and left the area with $250,000. A teller reportedly filled several bags of cash and turned them over to the suspect, described as…
Police Investigating Residential Robbery On Roundhill Drive In Alamo Sunday
Sheriff’s deputies and police responded to a home in the 2500 block of Roundhill Drive Sunday after a homeowner reported being confronted by at least one armed intruder in the garage of his home – the gunman’s face covered by a ski mask. Officers responded to the residence shortly before 6 p.m. after the resident reported…
Walnut Creek PD Arrests Pair For Alleged Package Thefts Wednesday
Two people were arrested in Walnut Creek Wednesday after allegedly stealing packages from local homes, according to WCPD. Walnut Creek resident Craig Lancaster and Martinez resident Shawna Byars were arrested on suspicion of possession of burglary tools, possession of stolen property, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to Walnut Creek police.…
Rolling Knife Fight On Highway 24 In Orinda Injures One
A bizarre rolling altercation between the occupants of two cars traveling east on Highway 24 Tuesday triggered a frenzied reaction from panicked motorists and prompted a massive response from local law enforcement. California Highway Patrol spokesman John Fransen reported that his office received a call of a possible collision on the highway at approximately 5:40…
Charges Filed In 2014 Halloween Honey Oil Explosion Case In Walnut Creek
Two men, both of whom were severely burned when a suspected drug lab operation in their Walnut Creek apartment caught fire – leveling the apartment in a resultant explosion – have been formally charged with drug manufacturing and unlawfully causing fire resulting in injury. The pair, Daniel Burgess, 34, of Danville, and William Brown, 37,…