Three Arrested For “Planned, Coordinated” Murder Of Santiago Jacobo
Co-workers of a 37-year-old Pittsburg man murdered in Pleasant Hill Park in February were arrested Friday in connection with the killing. Investigators arrested Pablo Gutierrez-Morales, 31, of Concord; Vanessa Vera-Aguilar, 24, and Jazmin Ruiz, 25, both of Antioch for a “planned, coordinated” attack on Santiago Jacobo, 37, found stabbed to death following his janitorial shift…
Massachusetts Rapist Found Living In Diablo; Arrested Tuesday
A Chinese national who disappeared prior to sentencing for the rape of a young co-worker in Massachusetts in 2005 was found living at a home in Diablo and re-arrested Tuesday by a task force of local and federal investigators. Tuen Kit “Dickie” Lee, 55, was found guilty at a 2007 trial of the kidnapping and…
Hacienda Wedding March Too Long, Too Noisy – Moraga Neighbors Say
We didn’t have to be much of a soothsayer to see where this one was headed: take a picturesque local landmark, turn it into a wedding venue, add a generous mix of loudspeakers, amplified music, “enthusiastic” DJs and bridesmaids with their Chardonnay on and whaddaya get? If you said “lawsuit” – you win. Because, it…
Concord Man Arrested After Shots Fired In Neighborhood Standoff Monday
A 47-year-old Concord man was arrested following a lengthy Memorial Day standoff with police in the 3600 block of Rosebrook Court Monday evening. Concord police, supported by officers from neighboring agencies, responded to the area at approximately 6 pm after a man later identified as Christian Stuart allegedly confronted neighbors before returning to his home…
Armed Robbery Rocks County Fair; $90k Loss Raising Questions
Workers carrying an estimated $90,000 in gate and parking receipts from the Contra Costa County Fair were reportedly confronted and robbed at gunpoint while attempting to make a bank deposit early Monday morning. The incident occurred after the fair ended its last day on Sunday and during an attempted deposit of receipts at the BMO…
DA’s Office Issues Use of Force Report On Richmond Man Shot While Holding Assault Rifle
Use of Force Report on Kevin McDonald: Martinez, California – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office’s report on the use of force death of 66-year-old Kevin James McDonald in Richmond is now publicly available. Law Enforcement Involved Fatality Incidents (LEIFI) reports summarizes the results of the District Attorney’s Office’s independent criminal investigation, including a summary…
Watch, Jewelry, Other Items Taken In Concord Armed Robbery Friday
Four men, at least two of them reportedly armed with handguns, assaulted and robbed a victim in the 1800 block of Willow Pass Road in Concord on Friday before escaping in a late-model Mercedes sedan. The incident was reported at 4:40 p.m. with the group making off with a watch, necklaces and electronics. An ambulance…
Yard-To-Yard Search In Lafayette After Crash Of Stolen Car Friday
Lafayette police and other agencies joined in the pursuit of a reportedly stolen car down Pleasant Hill Road and onto Highway 24 – where it was believed rammed during a police PIT maneuver (precision immobilization technique) and brought to a stop. Three people were believed to have fled from the vehicle and into the surrounding…
Concord Hair Salon Owner Charged With Sexual Assault
A 41-year-old Concord hair stylist faces charges of sexual assault for crimes allegedly perpetrated against minor children inside his business. Chi Ngoc Vu, owner of Chi Hair Salon at 4701 Clayton Road was arrested April 29 for multiple counts of sexual assault. Investigators presented the case to the District Attorney’s Office, who returned the following…
Aftermath: Where Should Concord Go From Here?
View of the scene at Sunset and East streets in Concord after a 2-Alarm blaze gutted the building overnight. Home to the old Giovanni’s restaurant “back in the day,” the structure had been undergoing renovation in recent years but had seen better days. Former patrons reveling in memories of its past glory on our Facebook…