Crime & Safety
Wildfires Halted | Teen Murdered: Fremont, East Bay Police Log
Police respond to a report of a dead bat — it tests positive for rabies; and store thieves are arrested.
EAST BAY — Here's a look at some of the fires and crimes reported in the East Bay this week —
Moraga Wildfire Burns 50 Acres
The wildfire sent residents fleeing for safety in the middle of the night. It burned right up to the backyards of homes.
Wildfire Off Highway 84 Near Sunol Halted
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5 Accused Lululemon Store Thieves Arrested
Police credit an alert witness who gave them a description of the getaway car following the grab-and-run theft — $7600 in merchandise.
Teen Shot To Death In Newark
Police released information about the shooting Saturday night. The killing happened at a home Thursday night.
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3 Arrests Made In Triple Shooting Near Richmond High School Football Game
All three of the accused are juveniles.
Rabid Bat Found In Fremont
Police responded and found the dead bat in someone's driveway. Any person or pet that touched it needs shots.
Walnut Creek Woman Sentenced To Federal Prison
She admitted stealing credit and debit cards, checks, gift cards, bank statements and photo identifications from more than 80 people.
East Bay Duo Accused In $4M High-End Auto Theft Ring: CHP
The men were arrested following a years-long investigation across 13 California counties and several U.S. states, the CHP said.
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