“And He’s Dowwwn…” – WCPD Officers Wrap Subject Carefully After BART Scrum
Walnut Creek Police apply restrictive wrap, spit guard, and protective helmet to a combative in-custody suspect at the Walnut Creek Bart Station, Walnut Creek, Calif. on October 8th, 2023. Sunday’s football game was wrapping up when WCPD officers were called to the station to deal with a feisty subject who apparently didn’t appreciate their presence…
“Remember, Red Leader – No Buzzing The Russian Consulate Today…”
Zoomies! Over the Bay Area… and not the bluish Angel-types. They appear to be ours… Whew.
Who Says You Can’t Make Money In Journalism?
Well, not to our taste though those Flash subscriptions are jumping but this haul, of course, was found after San Ramon PD and heavy weapons people from the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force and Oakland ATF tracked and arrested the last suspect in the Heller Jewelers robbery. All five suspects now in custody. They let…
Going Bananas. Whatta YOU See?
Photographers – the good ones, anyway – see things differently than the rest of us. They may be blessed with unusually good vision, a slightly more developed insight, perhaps an off-kilter view of the world – but things jump out at the good ones the rest of us have to strain to see. Sean McDonough,…
Field Stop And Search In Walnut Creek Tuesday Night…
… after a significant theft from a downtown Walgreens store during which threats were allegedly made. Police stopped two people, including this man, for questioning but eventually let him go. His female companion was believed to have been taken into custody on suspicion of various charges.
Crash In Lafayette Saturday
Two-Car Crash with Injuries Saturday On the First Street onramp to eastbound Highway 24. Two folks taken to local hospitals. The collision was reported at 7:31 p.m.
Bringing You An Early Sunny Day…
… courtesy of Lensman Sean McDonough and News24/80. Working our magic every day. A little grey out there this morning but it will brighten later. Some stuff happening this morning, including some early morning Naked Walkabouts (clothes – don’t leave home without them) and Nasty Breakups that are attracting attention. But no smoke plumes or…
Bad Afternoon On Our Highways
Both our namesake roadways affected by crashes, incidents this afternoon. This multi-vehicle collision occurred on eastbound Highway 24 prior to the I680 and REALLY impacted traffic before crews were able to get things cleared again. Three people off to the hospital but we don’t think the injuries were serious… … and things were equally disrupted…
Good News And Bad News In Rossmoor Crash Wednesday
A single-car crash in the 2700 block of Golden Rain Road in Rossmoor caused a few anxious moments but ended with the driver walking to a waiting ambulance under their own power. The crash was reported at 7:57 p.m. with reports of a car into a paving company trailer bearing out. Fears that the driver…
Overturned Vehicle Blocks Pleasant Hill Road Thursday
“Full Turtle” on Pleasant Hill Road at Diablo View in Pleasant Hill with the driver on his way to the hospital. Lensman Sean McDonough made the picture. Police told Sean said that civilian-type folks (one possibly an airline flight attendant) performed a variety of necessary functions before emergency crews arrived on scene. Nice work, Helpful…