Crash Involving Big Rig Slams Traffic At 24/680 Wednesday
Traffic is stacking and TV helicopters circling over a nasty accident scene on eastbound Highway 24 west of I680 in Walnut Creek this morning, a car reportedly rear-ending a stalled big rig at full speed. Additional crashes, fender-benders are being reported in the area and traffic is backing up in both directions. Two lanes are…
Apparent Armed Robbery Team Strikes In Concord, Martinez Thursday Night
A pair of armed robbers, one of them wielding a shotgun, are believed to have struck three locations in Concord and Martinez Thursday, ordering their victims to the floor before making off with an undetermined amount of money. The pair held up locations in both cities. It was not immediately known if anyone was injured…
Moraga Fatal Fall Second On-The-Job Death For Tree Company In Two Years
An unidentified tree trimmer killed in a fall while cutting away dead limbs of a 60-70 foot tree on Camino Ricardo in Moraga Wednesday worked for the same company blamed after another worker, 25, was electrocuted when he made contact with power lines while doing similar work at a home in Alamo last year. Investigators…
Two Arrested, Gun Found After “Targeted Act” At Cheesecake Factory, Police Say
Two people were arrested on conspiracy and gun charges after a chaotic confrontation at The Cheesecake Factory sent patrons scurrying for cover Sunday. Walnut Creek officers were called to the restaurant around 5:00 p.m. after receiving a report of a man with a gun, police said in a prepared release. Upon arrival, officers detained several…
High-Speed Chase Runs From Moraga To Lafayette Monday, Driver Arrested – Weapon Recovered
One man was arrested after a high-speed chase from Moraga to Lafayette early Monday, police from throughout Lamorinda teaming up to finally bring the fleeing driver to a halt. Moraga Police Lt. Brian South said John Downs, 26, of Oakland was taken into custody at 1:27 a.m. at Mt. Diablo Boulevard and Dewing Avenue. Police…
Police Activity At Walnut Creek Cheesecake Factory Sunday; Several Detained
Police responded in force to the Walnut Creek Cheesecake Factory Sunday after someone reportedly spotted a firearm. Officers responding to the area were met by a “sizable” crowd of people apparently attempting to leave the area after a fight broke out, detaining several for questioning. Initial reports that at least one firearm was recovered could…
Woman Allegedly Attacks, Bites CHP Officer In Concord Sunday
A California Highway Patrol officer required medical attention after he was allegedly bitten by a woman he and other officers were attempting to subdue near Highway 4 in Concord Sunday. The officer suffered a bite injury to the left forearm. Initial information is that he and at least one other “cover” officer were attempting to…
Thieves Assault, Rob Man On Homestead Avenue In Walnut Creek Friday
A man walking in the 1000 block of Homestead Avenue in Walnut Creek was pistol-whipped and robbed by two men who escaped in a car last seen heading towards Walnut Boulevard Friday. The robbery was reported at 5:41 p.m., when two men identified as black, wearing full face masks and driving a white Camaro with…
Skateboarder Stabbed After Altercation In Pleasant Hill Wednesday
A young man skateboarding in the area of Putnam and Oak Park boulevards was stabbed by the occupants of a passing car Wednesday night after someone in the car threw eggs at the victim and he retaliated. Police are looking for an older model white Toyota Corolla 4-door or possibly similar car with a windshield…
“Ram Raiders” Strike Local Merchants Overnight
Local Ram Raiders – those prone to driving their vehicles into storefronts in order to plunder the contents – were at work in the 24/680 overnight. A van drove into a liquor and food store in the 600 block of Gregory Lane at about 4:50 a.m. this morning, the raiders stuffing the store’s ATM in…