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CRIME & SAFETY
Two arrested in connection to two Peninsula USPS carrier robberies
(KRON) — A Sacramento man and a 17-year-old boy were arrested in connection with robberies that happened in Palo Alto and Belmont over the weekend. In both cases, the victims were United States Postal Service workers, the Palo Alto Police Department said. The first robbery happened at about 1:30 p.m. on Saturday in Belmont on […]
1 dead, 1 critically injured in I-280 collision near Redwood City
One person died and a second was critically injured following a crash Tuesday night on southbound Interstate Highway 280 near Redwood City, according to the California Highway Patrol.The CHP said that around 10 p.m., a Hyundai Accent and a pickup truck collided on southbound I-280 near the Edgewood Road offramp. Both drivers were ejected from their vehicles and were found lying on the roadway. One of the drivers was pronounced dead on the scene, while the other was rushed to a hospital due to severe injuries. The agency is yet to confirm which driver died.Due to the crash, the southbound lanes of I-280 south of Edgewood Road were closed.
Man accused of hit-and-run, driving recklessly with toddler in car in Pacifica
A man who allegedly drove recklessly with a child in his vehicle was arrested over the weekend in Pacifica after colliding with a parked car, police said. Officers responded at about 3:12 p.m. Saturday to Anza Way near De Solo Drive on a report of a collision. Police determined that a Toyota Camry that had previously been involved in an alleged hit-and-run collision on state Highway 1 was the same vehicle that struck a parked car on Anza Way. Officers allege that driver Divaldo Deleonaguilar, 33, had allegedly fled the scene of the previous collision with another vehicle on Highway 1 by driving recklessly with a 2-year-old child in his car. Police further allege he ran a red light and blew through two stop signs before colliding with the parked car. Though there were no significant injuries from either collision, Deleonaguilar sustained a minor injury which was treated at a local hospital, police said. Deleonaguilar was arrested on suspicion of felony child endangerment, fleeing the scene of a traffic collision and reckless driving. The child was released to a family member.
FBI warns of terrorist threats against Pride events
The FBI is warning communities that Pride celebrations could be targets for terror. The bureau said foreign terrorist organizations and their supporters might be planning to commit or inspire violence at Pride events or venues next month, which is Pride Month. The alert does not name any specific states, cities...
El Camino Real reopens in both directions after crash involving tree, power lines
(KRON) — All lanes of El Camino Real were closed in an area of Belmont after a crash Monday afternoon, the Belmont Police Department announced on social media. The crash happened in the area of El Camino Real between Davey Glen Road and Anita Avenue. As of 5 p.m., the road has reopened. The crash […]
Man charged in connection with two dozen retail thefts at San Francisco stores
SAN FRANCISCO – A Daly City man is facing multiple felony charges in connection with more than two dozen retail thefts targeting San Francisco stores, prosecutors announced Tuesday. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins' office has charged 20-year-old Cuauhtemoc Ramirez with three counts of robbery, seven counts of organized retail theft, 23 counts of commercial burglary and 23 counts of grand theft. Ramirez also has been charged with 11 counts of vandalism, one count of attempted commercial burglary and one count of misdemeanor shoplifting.Ramirez, who was arraigned on Monday, pleaded not guilty to all charges."Prolific, brazen, organized retail thieves will be vigorously...
San Francisco robbery suspects crash into car, building after brief police pursuit
San Francisco police said two robbery suspects crashed into an occupied vehicle after being pursued by officers on Tuesday morning. Police said they got a call about a robbery that happened near Balboa and 26th streets, just after 10:30 a.m. According to police, the robber suspects had forced a woman to the ground and took her property. An officer in the area saw the vehicle the suspects were in and initiated a car chase. San Francisco police said the chase was cut short for public safety reasons, and an undisclosed amount of time later, the suspect crashed into an occupied vehicle and a building near 8th and Cabrillo. The suspects then got out of the car and ran from the scene eastbound on Cabrillo Street. Police said they detained two people in the area for their investigation. The robbery and crash victims were both treated by paramedics at the scene. Anyone with information is asked to call police 415-575-4444.
SF sheriff addresses need for more deputies, not department cuts
Mayor London Breed is asking all San Francisco city departments to consider a 10% spending cut for the next fiscal year. However, Sheriff Miyamoto says his department is already critically short-staffed with vacancies for 195 sworn deputies.
DA says Scott Peterson is still guilty of murdering wife, no DNA tests necessary
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (KRON) — The star prosecutor of Scott Peterson’s infamous murder trail is urging a San Mateo County judge to deny attempts from the Innocence Project to revive his decades-old case. A jury convicted Scott Peterson in 2004 of murdering his pregnant wife, Laci, and their unborn son, Conner, before dumping their remains […]
Hondas are getting targeted for break-ins in this Bay Area city, police say
(KRON) — The San Mateo Police Department said that Hondas are being targeted in their city. Between Wednesday and Saturday, SMPD reported 17 Hondas being broken into. The thieves have smashed the cars’ driver-side window and taken the steering wheel assemblies, which contain airbags. These parts can be stolen with just a screwdriver and can […]
South San Francisco Man Accused of DUI, Evading Arrest in Colma Following Hit-and-Run
In a less than sober joyride that veered onto the wrong side of the law, a South San Francisco man's Saturday escapade landed him in cuffs after officers caught up with a swerving Ford truck, complete with two flat tires. According to the Colma Police Department's latest "Misdemeanor Monday" report, 50-year-old James Gillanders was busted for DUI, evading arrest, and hit-and-run.
Man accused of stealing motorhome arrested in Colma
(KRON) – The Colma Police Department arrested a man who allegedly stole a motorhome. While conducting a passing check at a shopping center, Colma police officers noticed a parked white Forest River motorhome around 4:13 a.m. on Tuesday. According to the police investigation, the motorhome was reported stolen to the Concord Police Department. Officers entered […]
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