Broadway Plaza Purse Snatching Takes Victim, Witnesses Off Guard Wednesday
Witnesses who saw the crime unfold say two people boxed in a woman about to cross the street at Broadway Plaza Wednesday morning, a youth in his teens approaching the unsuspecting woman from behind and violently wrenching her cell phone from her hand. “It happened very quickly,” said Josh Rose, who happened to be nearby when the…
US Bank In San Ramon Robbed Tuesday
In a busy afternoon for law enforcement in the 24/680, a lone gunman entered the US Bank branch at 2821 Crow Canyon Road in San Ramon Tuesday, relieving it of an undetermined amount of money before running off across the bank parking lot and apparently getting away. Officers flooded the area shortly after the robbery…
Suspect Arrested After Allegedly Kidnapping Lafayette Man; Forcing Him To Local Bank To Withdraw Funds
Lafayette police say the Pittsburg man who confronted a Sweet Drive resident at his front door, overpowered him, and led him through the home in a search for valuables Tuesday came to Lafayette with the intent of doing such a crime and had likely cased the neighborhood before. Police arrested 26-year-old Manuel Bustos as he was…
Martinez Police Locate Alleged Carjacker Monday; Recover Car
Martinez police were able to locate, stop, and arrest a man they believe took a car by force near Blue Ridge Road Monday – ultimately booking their suspect for carjacking and for violating the terms of his probation. Officers reported the incident occurred at about 11 a.m. Monday when an officer on patrol was flagged…
Lamorinda Police, Forensic Teams Investigating Origin Of Human Remains Found On Lafayette/Moraga Border
Lamorinda police and forensic teams are investigating the origin of adult human skeletal remains found in a secluded area near the Lafayette-Moraga border in Moraga Friday. Investigators stressed that there was no sign of foul play evident at this time. The sex, age, or period of time the remains may have been in the area…
“Baja” Moraga Gets 600+ Wild Acres In Carr Ranch Preservation Agreement
Pioneering Moragans may be applauding today’s ceremony marking the preservation of the old Carr Ranch property south of town – acreage near and dear to the hearts of those who have hiked its hills. As we first reported when we first got wind of this agreement, interested parties hashed out a deal to keep the…
Lighthearted Moragans Celebrate Chuck The Sinkhole’s First Birthday
Yes, it has been a year. My, how the time does fly. And, sure, the town has swathed you in chain link and warning cones to keep the crib-rushers at bay but you know we love you Moraga Sinkhole and the locals turned out this morning to mark the occasion of your birth. There’s talk…
24/680 Residents Admire – And Some Ski – Snowcapped Mt. Diablo Sunday
Today’s flurry of hail was matched only by the flurry of snapshots we received from readers eager to document the layer of fresh snow atop our landmark Devil Mountain this morning. Photos are on our Facebook page (thanks to all of you who sent them in), but we have to say that, so far, Steve…
Blackhawk Man Arrested For Allegedly Threatening, Assaulting Uber Driver
A Blackhawk resident was arrested and booked at the Martinez Detention Facility on charges of criminal threats and battery after a strange and reportedly violent attack on his Uber driver. John McSherry, 53, of Blackhawk was arrested at about 11:04 p.m. the evening of March 2, shortly after guards at the gated community’s front entrance…
Lamorinda Police Arrest Three Concord Residents In Connection With Recent Cat Burglaries
Lamorinda police have arrested three Concord residents in connection with a string of recent “cat burglaries” which set Lamorinda residents on edge. Investigators released details of the arrests early Saturday. Officers investigated a series of burglaries and prowling incidents the morning of March 1, with most of the incidents concentrated along the Lafayette/Moraga border. Officers…