Crisis Negotiations Close Walnut Creek Overpass Early Monday
Police responded to the Treat and Buskirk overpass in Walnut Creek early Monday after a person climbed through a fence at the location and threatened to jump. Northbound I-680 and traffic across the Treat Boulevard overpass was closed briefly in both directions as California Highway Patrol and Walnut Creek police moved in to seal off…
Shots Fired Outside Walnut Creek BevMo Store Saturday
Citizens called police to report that someone had fired on their car while they were outside the Walnut Creek BevMo store on N. Main Street Saturday night. Reports were made at approximately 10 p.m. with responding officers locating multiple shell casings and an apparent bullet strike to the front of the store. Reports that a…
Early Saturday Shooting Under Investigation In Concord
About 12:21 a.m. Saturday Morning, shots were reported in the 1500 block of Concord Ave at a Chili’s Restaurant, possibly connected to an attempted armed robbery in the area. Witnesses reported hearing gunfire after an alleged road rage altercation on or near Highway 242 while others insisted the gunfire stemmed from a robbery attempt. One…
Scoop Says: “It’s Feelin’ Prowly Out There…”
Scoop, being a man of letters delivered at warp speed, knows all too well that “prowly” is not a recognized word. He hopes readers and former grammar teachers out there will be forgiving, as he is attempting to convey a prevalent mood in our beloved 24/680. For we are getting creepy-crawled and burglarized, our cars…
Fatal Appian Way Crash In El Sobrante Thursday
A fiery crash in the 400 block of Appian Way in El Sobrante claimed one life early Thursday morning. Calls of a crash and car on fire at 420 Appian brought multiple emergency services to the area, crews quickly locating the burning car and the body of a person with major injuries a short distance…
Police Intercept Suspected Carjackers In Walnut Creek Wednesday
Officers from several local jurisdictions intercepted a car with two suspected carjackers aboard as the driver was making his way into Walnut Creek Wednesday – arresting two men after a short vehicle and foot pursuit. Police converged on a black Honda Accord in the area of Ygnacio Valley Road and Oakland Boulevard at approximately 6:30…
Two Dead In Dougherty Road Crash In Dublin Tuesday
Two men – both believed to have been in their 20s and from San Ramon – were killed in an explosive crash on Dougherty Road at Fall Creek near the San Ramon/Dublin border Tuesday night. The pair were identified as brothers Adam Rasheed, 25, and Khaleed Rasheed, 23, both of San Ramon. The crash was…
Walnut Creek Looking For A Few Good Men – And Women; Seeks $225K Contract For Recruitment Drive
The Walnut Creek City Council on Tuesday is expected to evaluate a proposal giving the city manager permission to authorize a $225,000 contract agreement with a recruiter tasked to increase staffing at the city’s police department. The Walnut Creek Police Department is banking a service agreement with Epic Recruiting will give the department the recruiting effort it…
Moraga Home Damaged By Fire Saturday Night
Two people were evacuated from a home in the 1000 block of Sanders Drive in Moraga on Saturday night after a fast-moving fire swept through the attic space of their home. There were no known injuries but our Flash Network lit up with reports of the blaze as people spotted the glow from the fire…
Fire Reported In Martinez Friday
Tensions are high as a fire burns in the very brittle hills above Pacheco Tonight. Numerous calls of a black smoke column came in about 8:15 PM above Pacheco Blvd near Blum Rd, just above homes, and businesses. The calm wind and cooler temps helped fire crews surround the blaze as it topped 40′ trees,…