Hit-And-Run Crash At Walnut Creek Farmers Market; At Least One Injured, One Arrested
The investigation into a devastating early morning hit-and-run crash during vendor setup at the Walnut Creek Farmer’s Market Sunday is underway. The crash was reported at approximately 5:15 a.m. Sunday with first responders arriving to find two people down, one with critical injuries, and obvious damage to the vendor area. Police were quickly alerted that…
Three Arrested For “Planned, Coordinated” Murder Of Santiago Jacobo
Co-workers of a 37-year-old Pittsburg man murdered in Pleasant Hill Park in February were arrested Friday in connection with the killing. Investigators arrested Pablo Gutierrez-Morales, 31, of Concord; Vanessa Vera-Aguilar, 24, and Jazmin Ruiz, 25, both of Antioch for a “planned, coordinated” attack on Santiago Jacobo, 37, found stabbed to death following his janitorial shift…
Massachusetts Rapist Found Living In Diablo; Arrested Tuesday
A Chinese national who disappeared prior to sentencing for the rape of a young co-worker in Massachusetts in 2005 was found living at a home in Diablo and re-arrested Tuesday by a task force of local and federal investigators. Tuen Kit “Dickie” Lee, 55, was found guilty at a 2007 trial of the kidnapping and…
Concord Man Arrested After Shots Fired In Neighborhood Standoff Monday
A 47-year-old Concord man was arrested following a lengthy Memorial Day standoff with police in the 3600 block of Rosebrook Court Monday evening. Concord police, supported by officers from neighboring agencies, responded to the area at approximately 6 pm after a man later identified as Christian Stuart allegedly confronted neighbors before returning to his home…
DA’s Office Issues Use of Force Report On Richmond Man Shot While Holding Assault Rifle
Use of Force Report on Kevin McDonald: Martinez, California – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office’s report on the use of force death of 66-year-old Kevin James McDonald in Richmond is now publicly available. Law Enforcement Involved Fatality Incidents (LEIFI) reports summarizes the results of the District Attorney’s Office’s independent criminal investigation, including a summary…
Watch, Jewelry, Other Items Taken In Concord Armed Robbery Friday
Four men, at least two of them reportedly armed with handguns, assaulted and robbed a victim in the 1800 block of Willow Pass Road in Concord on Friday before escaping in a late-model Mercedes sedan. The incident was reported at 4:40 p.m. with the group making off with a watch, necklaces and electronics. An ambulance…
Yard-To-Yard Search In Lafayette After Crash Of Stolen Car Friday
Lafayette police and other agencies joined in the pursuit of a reportedly stolen car down Pleasant Hill Road and onto Highway 24 – where it was believed rammed during a police PIT maneuver (precision immobilization technique) and brought to a stop. Three people were believed to have fled from the vehicle and into the surrounding…
Concord Hair Salon Owner Charged With Sexual Assault
A 41-year-old Concord hair stylist faces charges of sexual assault for crimes allegedly perpetrated against minor children inside his business. Chi Ngoc Vu, owner of Chi Hair Salon at 4701 Clayton Road was arrested April 29 for multiple counts of sexual assault. Investigators presented the case to the District Attorney’s Office, who returned the following…
Two-Alarm Fire Burns Through Building In Concord Monday
Fire brought down much of a multi-level structure in the area of Sunset and East streets in Concord Monday, firefighters quickly calling for a 2nd Alarm to help combat the flames. The building, reportedly abandoned, was reported ablaze at 10:23 p.m. with floors collapsing minutes later. There were no immediate reports of any injuries though…
Multiple Fatality Vehicle Crash In Pleasanton Wednesday
A single-vehicle car crash claimed a family of four on Foothill Road in Pleasanton, according to the Pleasanton Police Department. The crash occurred near Stoneridge Drive at approximately 9 pm Wednesday night. Crews were dispatched to the area of Foothill and Moller Ranch Drive at 9:09 p.m. with reports of a vehicle overturned and burning…