Serial Robber Keeps Trying – In San Ramon Valley And Elsewhere, Apparently
Earlier today, Friday, the pictured gentleman attempted to rob two banks in San Ramon, according to police. Investigators say the man is also suspected of attempting robberies at several other banks in the area, including branches in Danville, Dublin, and Mountain View. In most of the cases he appeared to approach businesses or victims on…
Moragans, Oakley Resident Arrested In Human Trafficking Case Wednesday
From the Moraga Police Department: MORAGA, CA – As a result of complaints received over the past few months regarding possible human trafficking and other illegal activity involving a residence in Moraga, the Moraga Police Department began an investigation into the allegations. Based upon information developed during the investigation, Moraga Police subsequently obtained a…
Michael Biondi, Missing San Ramon Man And Tri-Valley School Official, Found Dead In Nevada
An assistant superintendent for the Livermore school district reported missing by his family last month has been found dead near Walker Lake in western Nevada, police confirmed Thursday. San Ramon resident Michael Biondi, 52, was last seen in Livermore on Sept. 22. His car was reportedly tracked as Biondi drove east to Nevada and on…
Lafayette Officer Injured In Tuesday Morning Pursuit, Crash
A Lafayette police officer and a civilian were taken to a local hospital for observation as a precaution after an early-morning police pursuit and crash at Pleasant Hill and Old Tunnel roads Tuesday. Police spokesman Jimmy Lee said things started at about 7:10 a.m. when an Orinda police officer was investigating a suspicious vehicle at…
Update: Suspect Arrested Saturday On Suspicion Of Concord Homicide
An update from Concord PD on this morning’s incident on Willow Pass Road: On Saturday, September 26, 2020, at 12:20 AM, CPD officers responded to a report of a stabbing on Willow Pass Rd. near Second St. Upon arrival, officers found the female victim deceased. According to witnesses, a verbal argument ensued between the victim…
Concord’s Sun Valley Mall Closed By Police After Fighting Breaks Out Saturday
Reports of sizable groups of people fighting inside and outside Sun Valley Mall in Concord prompted a heavy police response and eventual closure of the shopping center. Officers responded to the Red Robin restaurant location around 5:10 p.m. after getting reports of a group of between 20 to 25 people fighting outside. Police formed a…
Investigation Underway After Injured Inmate Dies At Local Hospital
The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff and the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office are investigating the death of inmate Levele Williams which occurred at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at about 9:04 PM. Earlier, on Wednesday, September 23, at about 7:20 PM, Williams was involved…
Rescue Underway After Driver Rolls Car Off Pinehurst Road In Canyon
An elderly driver trapped in her Subaru after driving off Pinehurst Road and rolling the car several times called for help with a cellphone and used her car horn to alert officials searching for her car Thursday. Moraga-Orinda Fire District crews and police are currently (11:50 a.m.) organizing a rescue of the driver, who appears…
Masked Men Arrest More Masked Men In San Ramon Tuesday
In a landscape where everyone looks like The Lone Ranger it can be hard to tell the players without a scorecard, unless you’re a copper working the beat in San Ramon. Things have been heating up crime-wise across the 24/680 as more folks venture forth and San Ramon has not escaped the trend. They say…
Update: Man Armed With Assault Rifle, Ballistic Armor, On Life Support After Pleasant Hill Shooting Incident
From Pleasant Hill Police: On Monday, September 21, 2020, at 5:57 PM, Pleasant Hill Police Officers were dispatched to a call on Cortsen Rd. where it was reported that an intoxicated male wearing a ballistic vest had discharged a firearm in public. Upon police arrival, the man was seen driving his vehicle away from the…