Crime & Safety

Russian Roulette Shooting; Fire: Fremont, East Bay Police Logs

A car was t-boned by a big rig; police tased a suspect; and Derick Almena testified in the Ghost Ship trial.

One dog was killed in this fire.
One dog was killed in this fire. (Alameda County Fire Department)

EAST BAY, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the East Bay.

Russian Roulette Ends With Teen Shot In Chest

Four teens were playing a modified version of the dangerous game, pointing the gun at each other instead of at themselves.

Dog Killed In Newark Fire Monday

A total of 4 apartments were damaged in the fire.

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Accused Thief Tased By Fremont Police Over Weekend

The man was arrested on suspicion of theft, obstructing/resisting arrest and a probation violation.

Deadly Rockridge Crash: Car T-Boned By Big Rig

The crash happened at an intersection Saturday morning.

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San Leandro Crash Victim Identified

She was thrown from a speeding car and killed early Monday.

Baby Recovered: CA Amber Alert Canceled

The California Highway Patrol reports that two people have been taken into custody.

Man Shot To Death In San Pablo

Police say the killing appeared to be targeted.

Ghost Ship Trial: Derick Almena Testimony

Almena accused prosecution witnesses of lying. He also said the building owners should be held responsible for the fire that killed 36.

Verdicts In Gun Battle Death Of Mother Of Three

The innocent bystander, who worked at Kaiser Permanente, was hit when more than 100 bullets were fired during a wild gunbattle.


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