Walnut Creek Readies Its Response To Recent Retail Thefts
On Wednesday, the Walnut Creek City Council will hold a special meeting to receive an update on the coordinated shoplifting attack on Nordstrom Nov. 20, to review its options and to announce its response. On the table are plans for more police officers, more camera coverage and the possible deployment of a tethered camera drone…
“Quick Exchange” Jewelry Thieves Strike In San Ramon, Berkeley, Other East Bay Cities
San Ramon police investigators are looking into an unusual jewelry robbery at Mosaic Park in their city – at the same time police in Berkeley and apparently other Bay Area locations are searching for a group of thieves using remarkably similar distraction and grab tactics to victimize older residents walking alone while wearing expensive jewelry.…
Monday On My Mind
Apologies to the Easybeats (RIP) for the lyrics change but we woke up with their song in our head this morning and once that happens, we’re done for the rest of the day. Along with Rock n’ Roll we’re also indulging our Cowboy Side this morning, answering with “Lots of Irons in the Fire” when…
Pursuit From Moraga To Orinda Ends With Two Detained Sunday Night
Police in Moraga and Orinda teamed up to halt a car which reportedly fled from officers along Moraga Way Sunday night, officers eventually catching up to the speeding vehicle after it crashed on the Orinda offramp at approximately 8:35 p.m. Details about the incident remained hard to come by Sunday night. It was not immediately…
Police Search Winds Down In Lafayette After Morning Crash, Foot Chase
A car speeding through Lafayette on Highway 24 piqued the attention of CHP officers early Saturday, drawing even more police when it left the freeway and crashed in the area of Sierra Vista and Deer Hill Road. Calls from anxious neighbors about two men seen fleeing the non-operable car reached police, who quickly flooded the…
Fatal Auto Vs. Cyclist Crash In Moraga Friday
One person was killed in an auto vs. bicycle collision in the 500 block of Moraga Road Friday. The rider was identified by coroner’s deputies Monday as Roger Russell, 77, of Moraga. Shocked passersby reported a rider down in the center divide in the road in front of Rheem Center, fire and police arriving on…
Giving Thanks For All Of You…
This is a big day for us, kicking off a time of year we fancy. We tend to power things down over the Holidays but a couple of brave staffers have volunteered to put off their Thanksgiving in order to keep an eye on things, so we’ll start by saying we’re thankful for having such…
PDs In Danville, San Ramon Bring Down Alleged Double Carjacker, Kidnapper Wednesday
Danville Police Chief Allan Shields touched on the arrest of a two-time suspected carjacker and alleged kidnapper in a video address to citizens following a confusing series of crimes triggered by the theft of tools from the Ace Hardware store Wednesday. (Chief Shields give details of today’s incident at the 16:21 mark). Officers were dispatched…
District Attorney Lists Charges Against Nordstrom Theft Suspects
From the Office of the District Attorney: Three defendants face Felony charges of conspiracy, burglary, robbery, and organized retail theft. MARTINEZ – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office announces Felony charges have been filed related to the retail thefts at Nordstrom, Walnut Creek on November 20, 2021, when approximately 90 individuals stormed the Nordstrom Department…
San Pablo Amtrak Crash Scatters Cars, Leaves Passengers Seeking Other Transport Monday
An Amtrak passenger train with 30 people on board struck a high-centered car transport in San Pablo Monday, toppling the cars, injuring the engineer and leaving the passengers on foot and seeking alternative transportation. Night Hawk photographer Craig Cannon said the damaged train engine rolled 500 feet past the wreckage at Soto and Market street,…