Multiple-Injury Crash In Concord Sunday
Three air ambulances and multiple ground ambulances were called to help transfer several victims from a serious injury crash on Willow Pass Road at Port Chicago Highway early Sunday morning. Contra Costa County Fire Protection District helicopters and a California Highway Patrol aircraft were kept busy shuttling 7 victims to local hospitals with various injuries,…
Circuitous “Following” Ends With Arrest In Saranap Thursday
A twisty chase through Central Contra Costa turned into a “following” – and not a pursuit – our readers hastened to correct us, then a crash and an arrest outside Sundance Antiques in Saranap Thursday. Things got underway shortly after 6 p.m. when officers in Lafayette got behind a grey Toyota as it left the…
San Ramon PD Releases Info On Wednesday Night Pursuit, Crash
From San Ramon PD: On October 27, 2021, at approximately 7:42 pm, San Ramon Police Department Officers were notified a reported stolen vehicle had entered the City of San Ramon through an alert generated by our City’s Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras. Based on the image captured by our cameras, the associated vehicle was…
San Ramon Pursuit Ends With Crashes, Tactical Situation Wednesday Night
A police pursuit of a reportedly stolen motorhome ended with a series of crashes and a tactical scenario played out on Bollinger Canyon Road at Market Place Wednesday evening. Residents first reported a pursuit wending it way along Bollinger Canyon Road with police cars behind a large motor home reportedly stolen out of San Francisco…
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…