Fatal Crash On Highway 4 In Martinez Sunday Leads To DUI/Manslaughter Charges
A car with a woman and her two children aboard plunged off westbound Highway 4 west of Morello on Sunday, killing one child, critically injuring the other and sending the woman to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The crash was reported at 12:01 a.m. with passersby scrambling to lend assistance, a Concord woman…
Santa’s Elves Revert To Plan B After Broadway Plaza Camera Theft
The lineup of parents and kids waiting for a picture with Santa in Walnut Creek’s Broadway Plaza was a little tense Saturday after thieves made off with Santa’s camera and cash. The wait for a family photo with the jolly fellow was extended as helpers sent away for a replacement camera. Workers and patrons at…
Walnut Creek Police Call Suspicious Death On Camino Verde Circle A Homicide
The death of a 67-year-old man found deceased in his home on Camino Verde Circle in Walnut Creek Nov. 27 is being investigated as a homicide, a department release confirmed Friday. Firefighters called to a residence in the 1900 block of the street found the man’s body inside, determined that his passing appeared suspicious and…
Police Pursuit Though Lamorinda Ends With Arrest At Lafayette BART Wednesday
Bit of activity in Lamorinda overnight as a driver fleeing police blazed a trail from El Sobrante into Lafayette Wednesday night – attracting lots of attention along the way. The man pictured fled from officers on foot after crashing his Dodge van near Lafayette BART, taking off his shirt for reasons unknown and attempting to…
Back Door Burglars At Work In San Ramon Valley Overnight
UPDATE: (Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023) Our attention was diverted elsewhere overnight but it appears someone returned to the Home Consignment Center in Danville, raided by thieves earlier this month, and smashed their front door. Nothing appears to have been taken but there is the replacement cost for their door. ORIGINAL STORY Burglary crews have been…
Shami Bequest Kicks Off Mt. Diablo Bike Turnout Campaign
A significant bequest from a respected local cyclist killed during a ride in Lafayette has helped push a local effort to fund construction of additional bike turnout lanes on his favorite mountain ride closer to fruition. California State Parks Foundation today announced its Mount Diablo Bike Turnout campaign has raised $755,090 – exceeding its goal…
Siege On Cleopatra Drive In Pleasant Hill Ends; Former Police Officer In Custody
A two-day long siege of a private residence in the Sherman Acres neighborhood of Pleasant Hill ended with gunfire and shouted commands early Saturday as police tactical officers moved in to take a former Pittsburg police officer into custody after he opened fire on armored cars. Chunliam Nai Saechao, ex-policeman and U.S. Marine, was taken…
Woman Shot, Wounded When Domestic Scenario Turns Violent In Pleasant Hill Thursday
(11am Friday) CLEOPATRA UPDATE – standoff resolved for the time being, perimeter and Shelter in Place Order lifted for Sherman Acres. Police, apparently believing he was no threat to the surrounding community, opted to leave him in place and continue their attempts to coax him from the home. ORIGINAL STORY: A woman was hit by…
Case-Cracking Robbery Team Strike Danville Consignment Store Wednesday
As many as four men attacked the jewelry cases at the Home Consignment Center store, 1901 Camino Ramon, in Danville on Wednesday, stealing nearly $500,000 in jewelry before fleeing the area in a silver or white 2010 Infiniti with damage to the front bumper. The incident was reported at approximately 3:55 p.m. when black males…
Armed Robbery Reported In Walnut Creek Tuesday; Visiting Police Officer Loses Badge
Two men, one reportedly an off-duty police officer, told Walnut Creek police they were robbed by three armed men at the corner of Bonanza Street and N. Main at approximately 7:30 p.m. Tuesday – the police officer/victim telling police his badge was taken by one of the robbers. Details of the incident remain murky although…