Overnight Fire Burns In Briones Valley Thursday
Firefighters turned out to put down a wildfire in Briones Valley on Pinole Valley Road near Bear Creek early Thursday. The blaze was reported at approximately 3:37 a.m. A crew remains on scene to provide a fire watch over the burn area. In the end, 10 acres were lost and no structures threatened.
Sheriff’s Investigators Arrest Martinez Man Suspected Of Multiple Sex Assaults
From the Office of the Sheriff: Detectives from the Investigation Division of the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff served a search warrant on July 7, 2022, at a residence in Martinez. At that time, they arrested 39-year-old Christopher David Owens of Martinez. Detectives identified Owens as the suspect in sexual assaults that occurred…
Vallejo Man Arrested For Macy’s Rolex Smash-And-Grab In Walnut Creek
A 19-year old Vallejo man is in custody following his arrest in connection with the June 18 robbery at the Macy’s in Walnut Creek’s Broadway Plaza. Walnut Creek Police identified Jammoni Simon as one of the suspects in the robbery. Investigators worked to identify the suspect and a warrant was subsequently authored for his arrest.…
Walnut Creek Man Airlifted To Burn Center Tuesday
Neighbors in WalnutCreek (who don’t get our Flash Alerts) startled to see a ConFire helicopter landing at Buena Vista Elementary in their city this morning. The crew was picking up a local man suffering from burn injuries – who was then transported to a hospital for treatment.
Fatal Crash On Highway 24 In Orinda Sunday
A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a car on westbound Highway 24 past Orinda Sunday. The crash was reported at approximately 5:42pm, with CHP officers responding to a two vehicle collision east of Wilder Road. Investigators determined an adult male riding a Yamaha R1 was traveling westbound on SR-24 when it collided with…
Armed Robbery Reported In Downtown Walnut Creek Friday
Two men reportedly robbed a victim at gunpoint mid-block on Carmel Drive Friday, making off with a watch and other items and escaping in a Mercedes sedan. No one was believed harmed during the incident, reported at approximately 6:25 p.m. No estimate of loss was given. The two gunmen were described as black males, believed…
Fourth No Holiday For Area Firefighters
From the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District: Level of Fire Activity Strains Resources, Prompts Limited Response Plan CONCORD, CALIF., July 7, 2022 – Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) today made available details of the fire and EMS activity, much of it fireworks related, occurring across the District during the Independence Day…
One-Alarm Vegetation Fire Burns Near Gasoline Tankers In Martinez Tuesday; One Arrested
One person was arrested on suspicion of arson to vegetation charges Tuesday after a smoky roadside fire burned perilously close to a pair of parked 10,000-gallon gasoline tankers before swift action by arriving crews was able to stop the blaze. The fire was reported in the 3500 block of Pacheco Boulevard at 2:31 p.m., bringing…
One Shot In Concord Monday
One person was wounded by gunfire after a shooting on Hillsborough Court in Concord tonight. The incident was first reported around 6:20 p.m. with bystanders thinking a man down with an apparent stomach wound had been injured in a fireworks mishap. Arriving officers confirmed the shooting and launched a search for the suspect. Preliminary information…
Three Missing After Boating Mishap Near Brannan Island State Park Sunday
Three adults who jumped into the Delta to aid a child in the water are missing Sunday despite an exhaustive air and marine search. The search for the trio, unidentified but believed part of a large family gathering just outside Brannan Island State Park, has quietly turned from a search operation to a recovery. Brannan…