Crime & Safety
5-Week-Old Baby Dies Of Abuse: Newark, East Bay Police Log
A man's thumb is severed in a fight; 2 deadly crashes; 2 house fires displace residents; bold police impersonator; liquor license suspended.

EAST BAY — Here are some of the crime and fire stories that have made news over the past few weeks —
Infant Death: Parents Arrested In Richmond
- The baby was just 5-weeks old.
One Dead In Fiery Crash In Hayward
- The crash involved three vehicles, according to the CHP.
Deadly Crash In Fremont Thursday
- Mission Boulevard was closed for several hours as police investigated the crash.
Man's Thumb Severed In Fight: Police
- Police have arrested one suspect in the case.
Woman Killed In I-80 Shooting
- The victim, who was shot on Saturday, was identified by the coroner on Monday.
Man Impersonates Alameda Police Officer At Police Headquarters
- Police "are taking a critical look at our security protocols" after the man got into the building in the middle of the night.
Castro Valley House Fire Displaces 6 People
- No injuries were reported.
4 People, Dog Escape Ashland House Fire
- The fire happened early Sunday morning.
Alameda Hit-And-Run Leaves Woman Hospitalized
- Police are asking for the public's help in catching the driver.
Serial Vehicle Burglar Arrested: Fremont Police
- The Fremont resident has been linked to cases in November and January.
San Leandro Mystery After Armed Suspect Slams Into Three Vehicles Attempting To Elude Police
- According to police, the Tuesday afternoon incident began with a 911 call of a burglary that occurred in the 500 block of Callan Ave.
Alameda Shooting: Teen Injured
- The shooting happened Sunday afternoon on Park Street.
Safeway Liquor License Suspended
- The Safeway store cannot sell alcohol for 45 days.
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Fremont Police Investigate School Threat
- A threat was emailed anonymously to the school district.
Fire Department EMTs Deployed To Staff Hospital
- The Alameda County Fire Department personnel are now in the Central Valley.
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Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Berkeley Activist Who Exposed Iowa Hog Deaths
- County prosecutors moved to dismiss the charges Thursday at the request of Iowa Select, whose personnel had been subpoenaed.
Hayward Schools Remove Police Officers From Campus
- The school board did not say how it will ensure the safety of students and staff on school campuses.
Fremont School Board Reinstates Campus Police Program; Funding Still To Be Determined
- If the board is satisfied with a reimagined SRO program, it will develop a plan with the police department.
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