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…
Two Arrested In Connection With Pleasant Hill Murder
Two Richmond men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Pleasant Hill resident Peter Popovich, 63, and the death by gunfire of San Pablo resident Trevon Davis, 21 – who died in an apparent shootout with Popovich during an aborted robbery attempt on March 19, 2024. Pleasant Hill Police investigators obtained arrest warrants…
Firetruck Hit During Saturday Morning Crash In Walnut Creek
We notified subscribers of this crash on southbound I680 south of Olympic Boulevard this morning. Injuries were reported but we’re unsure of nature.While tending to a prior crash we believe on-scene Truck 1 was struck by a secondary vehicle with the occupants of that car sustaining injuries of unspecified type.All this occurred at 10:14 a.m.
Builder Robbed Of Tools At Gunpoint In Alamo Thursday
A contractor was approached by three males traveling in a silver Hyundai sedan and robbed of his tools at Livorna Road and Glade Lane in Alamo Thursday, one of the trio displaying a small, black handgun during commission of the crime. The robbers were described as black males wearing surgical masks and dark clothing. They…
Antioch Homicide Suspect Arrested In Downtown Walnut Creek Monday
An Antioch homicide suspect was stopped and arrested by Walnut Creek police in a Broadway Plaza parking garage Monday, an Antioch police press release confirmed Tuesday. This site noted the arrest shortly after WCPD officers stopped two people in the Macy’s Broadway Plaza parking garage at approximately 4:20 p.m. Monday. A records check of the…
Concord Crash Kills One, Injures 4 – Driver Flees
An early-morning crash off northbound I680 at the SR242 split left a 9-year-old dead and four women seriously injured Sunday, the vehicle’s male driver fleeing the scene after the 5:14 a.m. crash. Highway Patrol investigators said they were advised of the solo vehicle crash at that hour, arriving to find a gray Mazda CX-9 with…