Suspect Shot, Killed By Danville Police Officer After Attempting To Run Him Down Saturday
Police provided fresh details of an officer involved shooting that took the life of a 33-year-old Newark man Saturday, identifying both the victim and the officer who opened fire out of “immediate fear” he was going to be struck by the suspect’s car as it veered toward him. A police spokesman identified the dead man…
Pedestrian Hit, Killed By Motorist In El Sobrante Thursday
Thursday evening at about 6:30pm, Contra Costa CHP was advised of a vehicle collision with a pedestrian struck while walking his dog in the area of Appian Way and Fran Way in El Sobrante. First responders found an 81 year old El Sobrante man unresponsive at that location. He was transported to Highland Hospital in…
Police Pursue Heavily Armed Suspect West On Highway 24 Thursday
UPDATE: 4:10 p.m. – We believe the person being sought by police made it through the Caldecott tunnel. ORIGINAL POST: Officers from several police agencies are currently trailing a black 2000 Toyota utility vehicle running west on Highway 24 at speeds in excess of 95mph. The driver of this vehicle is apparently wanted for attempted murder…
Regional Early Voting Program Underway Thursday
Just a quick reminder that Contra Costa Elections Division’s Regional Early Voting program starts this morning. This is a good opportunity for residents who missed the Voter Registration Deadline to conditionally register and vote on the same day, or beat the rush of having to make it to their local polling place on Election Day.…
DUI Driver Faces Two Murder Counts In Deaths Of Walnut Creek Man, Infant Daughter
Two counts of murder have been filed against the Tennessee woman accused of driving while intoxicated the night her car plowed into three others on the S. Broadway extension at Rudgear Road – the second count against her filed today following the passing of an 8-month-old child in the car with her father the night…
Walnut Creek PD Seek Agile, Determined Burglar
Security precautions appear to stop all but the most dedicated burglar these days – thieves like this guy. Walnut Creek police say this man scaled the security fence to gain entry into a condo complex courtyard in the downtown area and, after getting in, opened a patio slider, entered a condo, and stole a purse…
Firearm Storage Ordinance Adopted In Orinda
Securely storing firearms when not in use is an essential element of responsible gun ownership and the #1 way to help prevent firearm accidents, theft, and misuse. To this effect, the Orinda City Council voted unanimously on October 16, 2018 to approve a safe storage ordinance requiring that “except when carried on his or her…
DA Announces New Reporting Policy For Fatal Incidents Involving Law Enforcement
Martinez, Calif. – Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton announces today a new policy for the DA’s Office investigations into fatal incidents involving members of law enforcement. At the conclusion of the criminal investigation, DA Becton will publicly release a report in all law enforcement involved fatal incidents if no charges are filed. The reports…
One Dead, Two Critically Injured After Rudgear Road DUI Crash Thursday
One person was killed and two others were trapped in the wreckage of a their cars with critical injuries after a grinding crash at Rudgear Road and the South Broadway extension from Highway 680 Thursday night. County Coroner’s deputies identified the dead man as Hector Garza, 45, of Walnut Creek. Garza’s child also suffered critical…
San Ramon Police Investigating Fatal Auto Vs. Pedestrian Collision On Crow Canyon Road Tuesday
San Ramon police are investigating the death of a Walnut Creek man struck by a car while jogging along Crow Canyon Road at the Iron Horse Trail this morning. Crow Canyon Road was closed in both directions shortly after the incident was reported at 6:49 a.m., with police relaxing closures as their investigation progressed into…