Two Killed In Kirker Pass Road Crash Saturday
Two people were killed in a 2-car crash at Kirker Pass and Hess roads in Concord early Saturday, a van rolling over at the scene. The crash was reported just after 3 a.m. with officers arriving to find the wreckage of a vehicle and a person on the side of the road, apparently ejected from…
Assassins Game Too Real-Looking For Some
A youthful game in which players don camouflage fatigues and carry realistic looking “assault rifles” while scoring points for killing rival players in unusual ways is filtering out from schools and into neighborhoods – and prompting nervous calls from edgy residents as a result. The game, born in area schools and known as Assassin or…
One Dead In 2-Car Crash In Martinez Friday
One person has been declared deceased after a 2-car crash at Alhambra Avenue and Glenview Drive in Martinez Friday night. Crews are tending to at least one other injured person. The crash was reported at 6:39 p.m. Traffic has been restricted at the scene and police are advising motorists to avoid the area.
One Detained, One At Large After Chase-Crash-Chase In Lafayette Thursday
A Ford Explorer believed to have been the object of a police pursuit on Highway 24 crashed into another vehicle at the bottom of the Oak Hill Road off-ramp Thursday – sparking a guns-up arrest by Lafayette police and a foot pursuit that brought more police, a helicopter and canine teams to the area. It…
Fatal Fire In Concord Under Investigation Wednesday
Firefighters responding to a report of a house fire in the 2600 block of Saratoga Avenue in Concord on Wednesday came upon the body of an individual outside the residence as well as an apparent gas leak. The unidentified victim was pronounced deceased at the scene with fire and police conducting a joint investigation, terming…
Westbound Highway 24 Closed Briefly Due To Reported Shooting Incident Wednesday
California Highway Patrol officers briefly shut down Highway 24 in its westbound direction approaching Caldecott after occupants of one car reportedly open fire on another at approximately 10:27am Wednesday morning. Officers closed the freeway to search for evidence and reportedly recovered shell casings believed to have come from the shooting. One car was believed to…
Vocal Protest Turns Out In Lafayette Tuesday
Sizable group of folks turning out at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd and Moraga Road in Lafayette tonight, unhappy with the current administration and vocal. The gathering meets regularly at the same location and was sponsored by the Lamorinda Peace and Justice Group.
Person In Crisis Disarmed At Walnut Creek PD Headquarters Tuesday
A man who reportedly approached the Broadway side of Walnut Creek police headquarters while armed with a pistol was intercepted and the weapon secured Tuesday afternoon. The individual, possibly in crisis and believed armed, was taken into custody without incident at approximately 12:45 p.m. A police canine unit (shown) was used to search the man’s…
Injury Crash Closes Taylor At Pleasant Hill Road In Lafayette Tuesday
A lot of you doubters out there didn’t believe us when we said there was a crash at Taylor and Withers in Lafayette this morning – a few of you more determined skeptics (are there still any of you left?) going so far as to suggest putting money on it sooo… pay up. Or subscribe.…
One Dead In Danville Crash Saturday
One person was killed and four others injured after a multi-vehicle rollover crash at Sycamore Valley Road and Camino Ramon Saturday. The collision was reported at 1:15 p.m. when a pickup traveling east on Sycamore Valley Road and carrying several people bound for an area celebration was broadsided by a second car – spinning the…