Crime & Safety
3 Scams; $490 Red Light Fines: Fremont, East Bay Police Log
Arrests in smash-and-grab cases, shootings, and drug dealing; video shows police lean on suspect who died in custody; 130 mph motorcyclist.
EAST BAY, CA — Here are some of the stories making news this week from East Bay police logs —
New Red Light Cameras In Fremont: $490 Fine
- The grace period is over — drivers will automatically receive tickets starting Friday. Minimum fine: $490.
Man Accused Of Dozens Of Smash-And-Grab Robberies Arrested
- Police believe that he is responsible for 37 robberies in one city alone, with victims in other communities in the Bay Area.
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3 Scams Active Right Now, Police Warn
- Have you been harassed by "PG&E" or "Amazon" or the "Federal Reserve"? You may have been contacted by scammers.
Man Dies After Alameda Police Pin Him To Ground, Video Shows
- The family of Mario Gonzalez said that police lied to them, and have hired attorneys to represent them.
Alameda Police Officers Involved In Death Identified
- The three officers are all on leave. They were hired by the department between 2010 and 2018. View the body cam video.
Police In-Custody Death Town Hall Meeting Friday
- The meeting will be held via Zoom. Here are the details and link.
WATCH: Fremont Police Release Video Of Officer-Involved Shooting
- The shooting, which took place April 1, resulted in the death of Steven Moseley, who was shot nine times.
Man Arrested In Union City With Narcotics Packaged For Sale: Cops
- Police say the man was already on probation for narcotics sales.
Suspect In 2 Alameda Shootings Arrested
- One person was injured in the shootings, which happened in January.
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Contra Costa CHP Arrest Repeat Offender Motorcyclist For Speeding, Reckless Driving
- The driver had previously evaded police after reports of driving recklessly at speeds over 100 mph and as fast as 130 mph.
Oakland Police Seek Help With Unsolved Homicide Of Henry Texada On One-Year Anniversary
- The college student was gunned down one year ago on the 2900 block of 68th Ave. in Oakland.
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