Walnut Creek PD Increases Funding For Mental Health Interventions Team

More money will be dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of a police team called on to deal with people with mental health issues, Walnut Creek Police said Tuesday, in hope of lessening the chance of future use of force scenarios with persons in crisis. Captain Jay Hill told the city council the department would allocate…

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Three Dead In Fiery Walnut Creek Freeway Crash

Investigators are attempting to determine why a car with three people aboard crashed and burned on the North Main Street offramp of I680 northbound late Tuesday evening. Crews responding to reports of a tree on fire at that location at approximately 10:40 p.m. found the Pontiac Grand Prix fully engulfed in flames and determined that…

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One Injured In Sunday Morning Fire At The Keys Complex In Walnut Creek

Fire at The Keys complex on N. Civic Drive in Walnut Creek left one person with “significant” burn injuries and neighbors without homes, according to firefighters with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. Crews descended on the blaze, reported in a second floor unit at the apartment/condo complex shortly after the fire was reported…

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Easy Rider Making Trail Users Uneasy In Walnut Creek; PD On The Case

Police in Walnut Creek say they have received several complaints about a two-wheeled terror riding a black mini-motorcycle in the areas of Perada Dr, Citrus Ave, Oak Grove Rd and Ygnacio Valley Rd. This scofflaw has also (allegedly) been seen riding recklessly on the trail. If you know the identity of the individual or know…

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Walnut Creek Destination Maternity Store Robbed Monday

Walnut Creek police are investigating the armed robbery of the Destination Maternity Store at 1604 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Monday night, with a an armed robber striking shortly before the business was scheduled to close, according to witnesses. Sergeant David Rangel said the suspect, described as a Hispanic male adult, 30’s, 5’07”, 200 lbs., black hair, wearing a…

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