The Transparency Around Here Is Killing Us
Before it happened we asked a law enforcement pro what effect encrypting police communications was going to have and without missing a beat he answered: “Erode the public trust.” We’ll admit, we were surprised to hear him say it out loud. At the time there was a raging internal News24/680 debate over why police/cities would…
“He’s Late For His Mani-Pedi…”
Ralph Berger Photo “Man, that’s a funny looking dog…” Ralph Berger was wondering if there was any information on a giant tortoise that sauntered across Camino Pablo directly opposite the Orinda Veterinarian Clinic at a tortoise-like pace Sunday at 2:00 pm. “Traffic was stopped, cars askew, and people standing on the roadway as something was…
Arrest Made In Martinez Murder Friday; Suspect On Pre-Trial Release For Orinda Burglaries
Heavily armed special weapons officers descended on an Ashwood Drive condo this evening and arrested a suspect in Thursday’s brutal murder of a 68-year-old Martinez man on Francis Court. The silver Cadillac SUV spotted outside the murder scene was also located and towed away for processing.. Todd Stewart, 68, was confronted by a man wearing…
Man Stabbed To Death In Martinez Thursday; Suspect Sought
At approximately 5:09pm Thursday the Martinez Police Department received numerous emergency calls reporting a man believed to have been stabbed and down in front of a residence on Francis Court in Martinez. Responding officers located a victim, subsequently identified as Todd Stewart, 68, on the ground with apparent stab wounds. Fire and medical personnel responded…
Three-Alarm Fire Damages Lafayette’s Kaiser Estate Saturday
Firefighters battled a stubborn fire at the historic Kaiser Estate in Lafayette Saturday, the blaze partially collapsing sections of the roof and damaging infrastructure on the 50s-era property. The fire at 940 Reliez Station Lane was reported at 4:56pm and drew a small army of firefighters to the scene. Access to the 7-acre property proved…
Five Arrested After Sex With Children Sting In Walnut Creek
Five people – including a German national – have been arrested after a multi-agency sting aimed at adults seeking sex with children unfolded in Walnut Creek. The five currently face charges including attempted lewd acts with a minor, contacting a minor to commit a sex offense, and arranging to meet a minor for sex. The…
Driver Burned When Car Crashes Into San Ramon Home Monday
An air ambulance was requested following a vehicle crash into a home in the 10000 block of Broadmoor on Monday, the car catching fire inside the residence and leaving the driver with burn injuries. The crash was reported at 9:05pm after a car rolled into the home on Broadmoor, knocking the driver unconscious and briefly…
Return Of The Bondage Files: Cone Man; Saffron Stigma; Are You Flocking With Me?
Crazy Days playing out across the nation and in the 24/680 as we Homo Sapiens work out our collective future and soldier on each in our own way. Some might say we’re making progress in many areas and losing ground in others as we continue to play Hide the Senator and Hyper Hypocrisy appears to…
Chemical Agent Deployed Outside Lafayette Trader Joe’s Saturday
Odd incident outside the Lafayette Trader Joe’s store this morning with police and fire responding to reports of multiple people doused with bear spray, perhaps from a passing car, following an argument between two people at Trader Joe’s. The initial victim count of 7 to 12 people sickened was eventually downgraded after the arrival of…
Apparent Chain Reaction Crash Ends With “Turtle” and “Yard Sale” In Lafayette Thursday
Falling back on the parlance we’ve come to use given the frequency of occurrence for crashes in our area we Flashed word of a “Full Turtle” rollover crash with definite “Yard Sale” overtones as the turtled vehicle scattered contents across a Lafayette street after a collision Thursday. The 2-car crash was reported at 12:43pm at…