Motorcyclist Dies On Benicia Bridge Tuesday
A motorcyclist traveling in the southbound lanes of Interstate 680 near mid-span of the Benicia Bridge Tuesday apparently lost control and went down in the fast lane, landing in an adjacent lane where he was struck by the rear wheels of a passing semi-truck, according to the California Highway Patrol. Investigators determined that the rider,…
Man Arrested Following Alleged Sexual Battery On Iron Horse Trail Sunday
East Bay Regional Park District police, working in conjunction with Walnut Creek police, arrested a 31-year-old Alamo man following an alleged sexual battery on two trail users walking the Iron Horse Trail in Alamo Sunday. Both EBRPD police and Walnut Creek officers searched for the suspect after the assault was reported a little after 2…
One Dead, One Injured In Morgan Territory ATV Crash Saturday
One person was killed and another injured in a crash involving an All Terrain Vehicle on Marciel Road in Morgan Territory on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Lambert Walsh, a 60-year-old man from Livermore. The crash was reported at 7:54 am with firefighters reaching the crash site in the 1900 block of Marciel to…
Pleasanton Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Friday Night Homicide
A Pleasanton man has been taken into custody on suspicion of homicide in connection with a shooting in the city Friday night. Lucas Chan, 29, was arrested after Pleasanton police responded to reports of a shooting in the 4600 block of Helpert Court at about 9:40 p.m., police said in a release. Officers found a…
Distraction Thieves Breach Occupied Car, Steal Purse In Pleasant Hill
Two, possibly three thieves are believed to have surveilled, distracted and robbed a person sitting in a car outside the Bank of America branch at 2178 Contra Costa Boulevard on Friday, making off with a purse containing money and personal items. The victim, who got out of their car to inspect a tire the thieves…
Dismounted Motorcyclist Struck, Killed By Car On Highway 242 Friday
A motorcyclist traveling south on Highway 242 near the Grant Street offramp early Friday was thrown from their bike and killed by a passing car. The tragic incident was reported at 4:09am. The involved vehicle stopped and was reportedly cooperating with investigators. Witnesses reported seeing the motorcyclist spin out and go down in the number…
Lafayette Auto Burglary Suspects Arrested In Stockton
From Lafayette PD: On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, Lafayette police detectives were in the city of Stockton looking for a stolen vehicle that was associated with suspects who were wanted for committing multiple auto burglaries in Lafayette in July. The detectives located the stolen car and notified the Delta Regional Auto Theft Task Force Team…
Car Taken At Gunpoint From Walnut Creek Target Store Saturday
A woman told Walnut Creek police her car was taken at gunpoint in the underground parking garage at the Target store, 1871 N. Main, at around 10:39pm Saturday. The victim was not injured and reportedly surrendered her car, a silver 2004 Honda Civic, to the gunman. He was described as a Hispanic male, 30s, medium…
Man Beaten, Robbed Outside Rossmoor Safeway Thursday
Witnesses reported a man down and bloodied outside the Rossmoor Safeway store in the 1900 block of Tice Valley Boulevard after he was assaulted by a carload of young men wearing hoodies. The trio left their victim and escaped in an older model red sedan, Walnut Creek police quickly flooding the area to render aid…
Fugitive Member Of Chilean Robbery Crew Arrested For San Ramon ATM Bombing
From the U.S. Attorney’s Office: FRESNO, Calif. — A member of an ATM robbery crew has been arrested and charged with bank robbery and conspiracy to commit bank robbery arising from a string of robberies from banks and ATMs throughout California, Oregon, and Washington, Acting U.S. Attorney Kimberly A. Sanchez announced. According to court documents,…