Lookalike Cop Robs Motorist In Martinez Thursday
Investigators are looking into the robbery of a motorist traveling Franklin Canyon and McEwen roads in Martinez when they were stopped by an individual in attire resembling a police uniform and driving a car equipped with red and blue lights. The thief reportedly made off with a sizable amount of cash and personal items. No…
Fatal Crash In Concord Thursday
One person died in a three-car crash on eastbound SR4 east of I680 in Concord Thursday, crews working to extricate one of the injured parties before taking them to a local hospital. The crash was reported at approximately 5:50pm when CHP Contra Costa was advised that a grey Toyota Highlander had collided with a silver…
Local Man Arrested After Attempted Bank Robbery In Walnut Creek Thursday
Walnut Creek police are confirming the attempted robbery of the U.S. Bank branch on Civic Drive Thursday. Police said Douglas Crosby, 45, of Walnut Creek was arrested on a suspicion of robbery charge after a hold-up attempt at U.S. Bank, 1655 N. Main Street. According to a department release, officers responded to a hold-up alarm…
Stolen Escalade Crashes After Lafayette-Orinda Pursuit Thursday
The driver of a reportedly stolen Cadillac Escalade led police on a circuitous tour of Lafayette before taking to westbound Highway 24 and bolting at high speed for the Caldecott – coming up short and crashing just west of Orinda Thursday. Officers took the lone occupant into custody shortly after the chase kicked off at…
Homicide Reported In Concord Wednesday
One person was stabbed and killed at a shared sober living residence on Esperanza Drive in Concord Wednesday, police subsequently arresting another resident they believe was responsible for the attack. The killing was reported at 4 p.m. at a residence in the 3500 block of Esperanza Drive, police said. Officers located a deceased 66-year-old resident…
Three Dead In Antioch Crash
From Antioch PD: On May 15, 2023, at 10:23 pm, the Antioch Police Department Communications Center received 9-1-1 calls reporting a vehicle collision at 4198 Lone Tree Way. Officers arrived and located a vehicle with three (3) occupants that had collided with a tree. All three occupants had major injuries and were subsequently pronounced deceased…
Knifing Reported At Concord Home Depot Wednesday
A 19-year-old woman has been detained and Concord police officers have locked down a crime scene at the Home Depot store on Meridian Park Boulevard after a reported stabbing at the store Wednesday. Details remain sketchy as the incident was only just reported at approximately 6:30pm, although a woman – reportedly with blood on her…
Antioch PD Chief Pledges Cooperation With DOJ Investigation; Announces Trust Building Policy Shift
A bit far afield, but interesting shift in policing policies at Antioch PD: On May 10, 2023, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a civil rights investigation into the Antioch Police Department. Chief Steven Ford welcomes this investigation and pledges full cooperation with DOJ officials, just as we…
San Ramon, Concord Residents Among Suspected Gang Members Netted In Bay Area-Wide Investigation
From the San Francisco Police Department: Since the beginning of 2023, members of SFPD’s Community Violence Reduction Team (CVRT) and the Crime Gun Investigations Center (CGIC) have led a lengthy investigation into a criminal street gang that is based in San Francisco but has several ties all over the Bay Area. They are known to…
Pleasanton Police Ask For Information After Fatal Stabbing
From the Pleasanton Police Department: Pleasanton Police Department requests the public’s assistance in locating two suspects involved in a fatal stabbing that occurred earlier today. At approximately 10:31 a.m., an adult male died after he was stabbed during an attempted robbery in an apartment complex located in the 5700 block of Owens Drive. A witness…