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Our intern once described what we do as: “Dancing a jig alone, at the end of a giant razor blade, with everyone standing around hoping you’ll slip.” Pretty much. And it can be pretty dang hairy out there all alone, thousands of eyes on you, not all of them friendly, and everyone ready to throw…

Update: Suspect Arrested Saturday On Suspicion Of Concord Homicide

An update from Concord PD on this morning’s incident on Willow Pass Road: On Saturday, September 26, 2020, at 12:20 AM, CPD officers responded to a report of a stabbing on Willow Pass Rd. near Second St. Upon arrival, officers found the female victim deceased. According to witnesses, a verbal argument ensued between the victim…

Concord’s Sun Valley Mall Closed By Police After Fighting Breaks Out Saturday

Reports of sizable groups of people fighting inside and outside Sun Valley Mall in Concord prompted a heavy police response and eventual closure of the shopping center. Officers responded to the Red Robin restaurant location around 5:10 p.m. after getting reports of a group of between 20 to 25 people fighting outside. Police formed a…

County Passes Resolution Declaring Climate Emergency

(Martinez, CA) – On September 22, 2020, the Board of Supervisors unanimously passed Resolution No. 2020/256 that endorses the Declaration of a Climate Emergency in Contra Costa County. The resolution demands accelerated actions on the climate crisis and calls on local and regional partners to join together to address climate change. The resolution states: ”WHEREAS, the COVID-19…

Investigation Underway After Injured Inmate Dies At Local Hospital

The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff and the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office are investigating the death of inmate Levele Williams which occurred at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at about 9:04 PM. Earlier, on Wednesday, September 23, at about 7:20 PM, Williams was involved…

County Requires Local Health Providers To Expand COVID-19 Testing

Private healthcare facilities in Contra Costa County must provide timely COVID-19 tests to essential workers, those with symptoms and those exposed to the virus, according to a new health order released today by Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS). CCHS also sent a formal request to large providers serving the county, including Kaiser Permanente, John Muir…

Masked Men Arrest More Masked Men In San Ramon Tuesday

In a landscape where everyone looks like The Lone Ranger it can be hard to tell the players without a scorecard, unless you’re a copper working the beat in San Ramon. Things have been heating up crime-wise across the 24/680 as more folks venture forth and San Ramon has not escaped the trend. They say…

Fatal Crash In Livermore Monday

At least one person was killed in a rollover crash on westbound I-580 west of the Airway Boulevard offramp in Livermore Monday. The crash was reported at approximately 1:20 p.m. and is believed to have occurred after contact between a semi truck and an SUV. Witnesses reported seeing the SUV roll several times before landing…

Former Danville Teacher Pleads Not Guilty To Sexual Assault Of Minor

From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, Calif. – Last week, defendant Raymond Engeszer of Oakland (54-years-old) made his first court appearance and pleaded not guilty to the sexual assault case our Office filed against him. The criminal allegations are for the sexual assault of Jane Doe, a minor at the time of the…

Pleasant Hill Police Seek Suspected Church Vandal

On Saturday, a vandalism occurred at Grace Bible Church on Cleaveland Road in Pleasant Hill, causing about $1,000 in damage. Police have released a photo of a man they would like to speak with in connection with the case. If you recognize this person, and want to assist with this investigation, police ask that you…