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CRIME & SAFETY
Sharmell Mitchell, whose brother was killed by Vallejo police, dies fleeing gunfire
Sharmell Mitchell, the oldest sister of Willie McCoy, died last week as the result of a collision that occurred as she fled a shooting in central Vallejo. Officers responded to the intersection of Tennessee Street and Vervais Avenue at about 12:36 p.m. last Tuesday following reported gunshots, police said. When officers arrived, they found a three-vehicle crash involving a Mercedes-Benz ML350, an Isuzu Trooper, and a Kia Soul.
Man killed in Vallejo Wednesday, steps from recent shooting
A man was killed in a shooting on Vallejo’s Sonoma Boulevard late Wednesday night, marking the city’s 14th homicide of the year, according to police. Officers arrived shortly after 11:30 p.m. to a shooting incident near Sonoma Boulevard and Louisiana Street, where they found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound, said Vallejo Police spokesperson Sgt. Rashad Hollis.
Street renamed after Sean Monterrosa, man killed by Vallejo cops
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco unveiled Sean Monterrosa Boulevard on Monday in honor of the 22-year-old who was killed by Vallejo police. Monterrosa, who was from San Francisco, was shot by Vallejo police in 2020 during a night of protests after the death of George Floyd. Earlier this year, the...
Resentencing denied for couple convicted in 3-year-old's 'brutal' murder
NAPA, Calif. - Convicted killers Sara Krueger and Ryan Warner serving life in prison were denied resentencing in the "brutal" murder of 3-year-old Kayleigh Slusher. Krueger, 34, and 36-year-old Ryan Warner were convicted of first-degree murder of Kayleigh and assault on a child causing death back in 2014. "The court's...
K9 Champ discovers 70 pounds of meth during Napa traffic stop
NAPA, California — A California Highway Patrol K9 unit discovered 70 pounds of methamphetamine during a recent traffic stop on State Route 29. The incident occurred when CHP K9 Champ and his handler stopped a vehicle for following too closely. Champ quickly detected the odor of a controlled substance, leading to the discovery of methamphetamine worth approximately $250,000, according to a press release from the California Highway Patrol. The investigation is ongoing.
Richmond elderly man attacked on 77th birthday by package thief
RICHMOND, Calif. - A Richmond man ended up in the hospital on his 77th birthday after confronting a suspected package thief in his neighborhood. Roger Helbig returned home from the hospital Thursday and told KTVU he was "more angry at myself for having been stupid enough to have confronted this guy."
Oakland police announce arrest in rapper's shooting death
Oakland police this week announced the arrest of a Berkeley man in connection with a shooting that left local rapper Tan DaGod dead earlier this month. Police say Dominic Gates, 30, shot and killed Tan DaGod, whose real name is Alliauna Green, in the 4000 block of Telegraph Avenue at about 5 p.m. on July 13.
Vallejo to host police chief recruitment forum Thursday
City leaders are hosting a third and final meeting on Thursday night to solicit community feedback on selecting Vallejo’s next police chief. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in the Vallejo Room of the John F. Kennedy Library located at 505 Santa Clara Street, according to the city. Residents are encouraged to share feedback about what they would like to see in a new police chief with City Manager Andrew Murray and executive recruiters from Bob Hall & Associates, the firm hired by Vallejo to assist with the search.
Murder charge filed against Richmond man in DUI collision
Suspect arrested in 2021 for sex with and lewd acts upon a minor under 14. By Ted Asregadoo, PIO, Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office. A Richmond man has been charged with murder that took the life of a 16-year-old minor in a DUI-related collision. 30-year-old Alexi Alexander Pineda Ticas...
Richmond senior recovers after brutal attack
A 77-year-old East Bay man is recovering after being brutally attacked Wednesday. The man, Roger Helbig, was walking his dog and said he noticed someone attempting to steal packages from his neighbor’s front door in Richmond. Helbig said he couldn’t just stand by. “I hollered, loud, “thief,” and...
Watch: Arsonist sets fire outside San Rafael Target store
Police released surveillance video of an arson suspect seen setting a fire at a San Rafael Target store in hopes of identifying the person.San Rafael police said the incident happened Monday at the Target store on Shoreline Parkway at about 11:57 p.m. The fire was set inside a trash can outside the store and ended up causing over $2,500 in damage to the building, police said.On Tuesday, police posted a surveillance video clip showing the suspect bringing a small bag of trash and a cardboard box to a trashcan just outside an exit door. The video shows the suspect, wearing...
San Pablo police arrest 2, seize 72 guns and crossbow in recent cases
San Pablo police took 72 guns and a crossbow out of the hands of two alleged violent offenders last week in separate cases. The first case began at about 8:30 p.m. on July 12 in a residence in the 1300 block of Road 20, though it wasn't reported until July 17.A suspect allegedly locked his girlfriend and her kids in a room for four days and threatened to shoot them. Police said they escaped and officers arrested the man on suspicion of domestic violence, kidnapping, false imprisonment, and criminal threats. Police said they confiscated 62 guns from the man, as...
Person charged with firebombing UC Berkeley police car pleads not guilty
Casey R. Goonan, the Pleasant Hill resident suspected in a series of arsons at UC Berkeley, has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. Goonan, 34, was initially charged with a single count of using fire or explosives to damage the property of an institution receiving federal aid. A federal grand jury has since returned an indictment against Goonan adding one count each of possession of an unregistered firearm and using fire or explosives to damage property used in, or affecting, interstate commerce, court records show.
Car goes off Grizzly Peak, occupants largely unscathed
Oakland police are investigating a solo collision on Grizzly Peak on Wednesday night that sent a vehicle off the roadway down a steep embankment. Limited details were available as of publication time, but the driver called police at about 9:20 p.m. asking for help after the crash, which took place near Grizzly Peak Boulevard and Golf Course Drive.
Fleeing drunk driving suspect chased down by witnesses following San Rafael crash
Officers arrested a suspected drunk driver who crashed his car into another vehicle in San Rafael, police said Wednesday. The San Rafael Police Department said that just after 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, its officers were alerted to a reported collision in the area of Third Street and B Streets. They learned that an apparent drunk driver had been traveling fast on westbound Third Street and ran the red traffic signal light at the intersection with B Street. "The DUI vehicle broadsided into another vehicle that had been driving on B Street through the green traffic signal light and pushed it...
Napa Valley Distillery Vows to Rebuild Following Fire Sparked by Highway 29 Car Crash
The Napa Valley Distillery, a staple in the local craft spirits scene since 2009, suffered significant damage from a fire on Monday following a single-vehicle accident. As reported by Eater SF, the fire originated from a nearby car crash on Highway 29, where a brush fire ignited and quickly spread to the distillery's property.
Daly City Police Arrest Three Suspected of Drug Trafficking Following Traffic Stop Near Crocker Avenue
During a seemingly routine traffic stop in Daly City on June 28, police uncovered what appeared to be a drug trafficking operation. The Daly City Police Department made the stop near Crocker Avenue and Mission Street around 10:38 AM, whereupon they found evidence suggesting narcotics sales. According to the Daly...
Novato man arrested for possession of burglary tools, stolen bike, and a knife
On Friday (7/19), around 1:10PM, Novato Police Officers responded to a report of a suspicious man with two bikes, looking in vehicle windows, who was near Olive School. Officers located the man matching the description near the baseball field, who refused to identify himself to officers upon contact. School was not in session at the time, however there were multiple staff members present on campus.
Thieves target mail truck parked in Berkeley
Thieves broke into a mail truck parked in Berkeley last week, stealing mail while the carrier was busy making deliveries, authorities report. The incident happened the same week a masked individual robbed a Berkeley postal worker on her route, taking all of her postal keys via threats of a gun.
Firefighters Battling 150-Acre Vegetation Fire in Bay Point
At 2:56 pm Friday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a vegetation fire in the 4300 block of Evora Road in Bay Point. The fire was originally reported as a 3/4 acre fire, however, by 3:05 pm, CONFIRE arrived on scene reporting the fire had grown to 5-acres. By 3:09 pm, it was estimated at 25-acres.
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