Crime & Safety
Officer Involved Shooting Video: El Cerrito, East Bay Police Log
A $27 million marijuana grow operation is busted; a looting caravan storms a CVS; a pedestrian was killed Friday; an overturned cement truck
EAST BAY — A look at some of the crime and fire stories making news this week in the East Bay —
$27M Marijuana Grow Operation Busted In East Bay: Police
- A months-long investigation followed a tip about the major operation.
3 Men Injured In Newark Shooting
- The men were reportedly shot in Newark Friday night. None are from anywhere near Newark.
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East Bay Officer-Involved Shooting Video Released
- The shooting happened late last month.
Police Identify Woman Accused Of Attempted Murder
- Police say she carjacked a man in Alameda and shot him as he tried to run away.
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Fatal Shooting Follows Fight In Richmond’s Iron Triangle Neighborhood
- Richmond police said officers responded to a call of a fight on the 700 block of Barrett Ave.
SCAM Alert: Beware Of Calls From Phony COVID Contact Tracers
- If someone asks for a credit card number or other payment, hang up. Contact tracing and coronavirus tests are free.
Several Vehicles Shot In Berkeley: Police
- Police found no evidence that anyone was injured in the shootings.
Union City Home Damaged By Fire
- The fire erupted in the kitchen, according to the fire department.
Pedestrian Killed In San Leandro Friday
- The driver is cooperating with the police investigation.
New Fire Trucks Put Into Service In Castro Valley
- Both trucks are at Station 6 on Cull Canyon Road.
Overturned Cement Truck Partially Blocks Mission Boulevard
- The driver suffered minor injuries.
Looting Caravan Suspects Storm Into Emeryville CVS Store; Armed Suspect Arrested
- Emeryville police said at around 8:22 p.m. officers responded to a call of looting taking place at a CVS store.
Police Department Receives $70K Grant
- The money will be used for traffic safety initiatives.
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