Crime & Safety
Swastika, Trump Vandalism: El Cerrito, East Bay Police Log
Protesters terrorize people in SUV; video of Coast Guard helicopter rescuing stranded boaters in Bay; deadly crashes.

EAST BAY — Here are some of the crime and fire stories making news in the East Bay this week —
Swastika, 'Trump' Spray Painted On Lafayette Home's Garage
- Lafayette Police have contacted the FBI to investigate the incident as a hate crime.
Protesters Surround SUV, Try To Open Driver's Door
- Police dispersed the protesters, making one arrest.
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Missing Ex-Cal Student Last Seen On Golden Gate Bridge
- Anyone who may have seen Sydney West on the bridge around 6:45 a.m. Sept. 30 is asked to contact San Francisco police at 415-575-4444.
Coast Guard Helicopter Rescues 3 People, Including Child, From San Francisco Bay: VIDEO
- The trio was in a boat stuck in the marshes of San Francisco Bay.
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17-Year-Old Boy Gunned Down In Fremont
- Police have recovered the gun, and have interviewed a man and juvenile about the crime.
Man Points Gun At Officers, Shot: San Leandro Police
- "The driver, who was still seated in the driver's seat raised a firearm above the dashboard and in the direction of the officers."
Person Shot In El Cerrito Sunday
- Police closed busy San Pablo Avenue for a time to conduct their investigation.
Newark Police Investigate Shooting
- A man from Antioch is hospitalized with injuries.
Fremont Resident Arrested In Milpitas, Accused Of Drug Sales
- Police there also recovered a motorcycle that had been reported stolen to Fremont Police.
Surveillance Video Sought For Carjacking, Shooting
- Police need the video to build a case for the District Attorney's Office.
Berkeley Police Prepare For Potential Election Unrest
- The department is prepared with increased staffing to deal with issues as they arise. It is also reminding the public about electioneering.
Firefighters Snuff Out Grass Fire In Castro Valley
- Hand crews and two dozers contained the fire before it could explode out of control.
Hawk Rescued From Netting On Gas Station Roof
- The hawk was taken to a local veterinary hospital for a clean bill of health before being released.
Man Arrested In Berkeley With Drugs, Loaded Gun
- He was arrested on suspicion of being a felon with a loaded firearm and other charges.
Drugs, Cash Seized In Berkeley
- Police say a driver was acting suspiciously and was stopped by a patrol officer.
San Leandro Police Sergeant Charged With Embezzlement
- "The city has hired a forensic accountant to conduct a thorough review of the internal processes to make certain this does not happen again"
One Man Dead In Highway 24 Crash In Lafayette
- The crash was reported Monday afternoon.
Victim Identified: Deadly Crash On I-680
- The crash happened Wednesday morning.
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