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Man attempts to steal Piedmont police chief's patrol car after attacking older man
A 42-year-old man was arrested in Piedmont after attacking an older man, forcing his way into a home and threatening the resident, then trying to steal the police chief's patrol car Friday afternoon.Willie Gomer was sprayed with pepper spray and shot by a Taser, but it still took Chief Jeremy Bowers, several officers and a security guard to get him out of the police car and take him into custody, according to police.Officers responded at 4:23 p.m. Friday to a report of an unconscious man in Ace Hardware at 1221 Grand Ave. Witnesses said a man had randomly struck the...
Oakland shooting victim dies shortly after making it to hospital
A gunshot victim walked into a local hospital and died Saturday, Oakland police said.Officers were dispatched just before 1:30 p.m. to the 6900 block of Hamilton Street after activation of the city's ShotSpotter gunfire detection system.Officers located a shooting scene and a vehicle that had been struck by gunfire, but weren't able to locate a victim, police said.While at the scene, police were notified that a person with a gunshot wound had walked into a local hospital and was declared dead shortly afterward. The victim's identity was withheld pending notification of their family.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oakland Police Department's Homicide Section at 510-238-3821 or the tip line at 510-238-7950.
Police arrest women connected to 11 East Bay robberies, including in Livermore
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Police have arrested three women for an armed robbery spree that took place over seven months in the East Bay. From August 2023 through February 2024, the suspects were allegedly connected to 11 robberies, including seven in Hayward, one in Livermore, one in Fremont, one in San Leandro and one in Castro Valley.
SWAT team recovers 11 firearms after man threatens wife in San Ramon
(KRON) — Police and the Central County SWAT team have recovered 11 firearms after a husband threatened to kill his wife in their house, the San Ramon Police Department said. At approximately noon on Friday, police responded to the 2100 block of Canyon Lakes Dr. in San Ramon. The calls received were of a man […]
At least 16 people died in California after medics injected sedatives during encounters with police
At least 16 people died in California over a decade following a physical encounter with police during which medical personnel also injected them with a powerful sedative, an investigation led by The Associated Press has found. Several of the deaths happened in the San Francisco Bay Area, including two in...
Victims of violent crime gather in Oakland to share their story at healing vigil
OAKLAND — People from across the Bay Area who have survived or lost a loved one to violent crime gathered at Lake Merritt Saturday for a healing vigil, hosted by Californians for Safety and Justice.Survivors, like 15-year-old Anidja Spurell, shared their stories."Healing but not healed, and I have to remind myself that's OK," Spurell said during a spoken word presentation.Her aunt, who organized the event, invited her. She thought it could help her if she shared her story."I've been through emotional and physical abuse from my mother in the past," Spurell said.She said her mother was an alcoholic, and she...
It has been 1 year since Banko Brown was fatally shot by a SF Walgreens security guard
His death sparked protests and vigils but no criminal charges. The anger is still felt over what played out in that Walgreens one year ago for those calling for justice for Banko Brown.
2 minors arrested after carjacking, police chase
(KRON) – Two minors were arrested after carjacking and robbing a person, said the Vallejo Police Department. Vallejo patrol officers were dispatched to Halliday Street and Cassady Street for a report of an armed carjacking on Tuesday. The victim informed the police that when he was sitting in his vehicle an armed man approached him […]
1,000 people evacuate East Bay Costco after refrigerant leak
(KRON) — Approximately 1,000 people were forced to evacuate a Costco in Concord due to a refrigerant leak, the Contra Costa County Fire Department said. The store since reopened. The Costco is located at 24000 Monument Blvd. About 800 customers and 200 employees were inside the store. Con Fire said that they learned of the […]
Video: Oakland donut shop robbed in broad daylight
(KRON) — An Oakland donut shop was robbed in broad daylight and the whole event was caught on camera. The owner said the thief was a familiar customer, leaving staff upset and confused about why he would commit such a crime. “I am very shaken and mad,” said Sovanna Chan. Chan and her husband own […]
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