Crime & Safety

Child Rape Suspect Photo Released: Lamorinda, East Bay Police Log

Police seek tips on this man's location; a $6,000 scam is thwarted with moments to spare; natural gas leak evacuations; home damaged by fire

Manuel Ricardo Ramirez Siguenza is accused of raping a child under the age of 14.
Manuel Ricardo Ramirez Siguenza is accused of raping a child under the age of 14. (Union City Police Department)

EAST BAY, CA — Here are some of the stories making news this week from East Bay police and fire logs —

East Bay Child Rape Suspect Photo: Police Seek Tips

  • Manuel Ricardo Ramirez Siguenza has family and other connections in the San Jose, Sacramento, Fresno, and the Southern California areas.

Man Nearly Scammed Out Of $6,000, Saved By Deputy

  • Sheriff's deputies and police officers worked together to prevent the man from falling victim to a kidnap ransom scam.

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Oakland Flights Impacted By Suicidal Man

  • Terminal 1 at Oakland International Airport was partially evacuated for hours as negotiators spoke with the man.

Gunman Scares Off Fremont Park Visitor: Police

  • Police arrested a Hayward man, accusing him of several crimes.

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Fremont Police Officer Who Fatally Shot Suspect ID'd

  • The shooting is being investigated by the California Highway Patrol.

San Leandro Police Arrest Man Following Shooting

  • Police say they also seized two guns from the suspect.

Castro Valley Home Damaged By Fire

  • No injuries were reported, but two people were displaced.

Natural Gas Leak Evacuations, Shelter-In-Place Order Lifted

  • A natural gas leak continued for hours, but has finally been capped, PG&E reports.

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