Arson Arrest; Unconscious Man: Piedmont, East Bay Police Log

EAST BAY AREA — Here's a look at police and fire stories making news in the East Bay this week:

Playground Fire: Accused Arsonist Arrested

• Alameda Police detectives pieced together the case and announced their arrest Tuesday evening.

Woman Severely Burned When Arsonist Torches Car: Police

• The fire was one of several stated this week in El Cerrito and Richmond, El Cerrito Police report.

Man With Long Criminal Record Arrested

• Marquise McClinton was arrested Tuesday. Two other suspects got away in a silver truck.

Police Need Help Identifying Suspect In Photos

• Berkeley Police released three photos of a man they accused of breaking into cars. Other photos show him all the way down to his shoes.

Woman Sought In East Bay Wallet Theft

• Police released two photos of the accused woman.

Newark Email Scam: Police Issue Warning

• This is happening today, Newark Police report.

Walnut Creek Police Announce 2 More Bait Arrests

• Police say these two men stole items with tracking devices.

Car-To-Car Shooting In Emeryville: Police

• Both cars sped away from the area before police arrived.

Identification Withheld On Fremont Crash Victim

• The pedestrian died around midnight Sunday on Paseo Padre Parkway.

Deadly Train-Vehicle Crash In Albany

• The collision happened during the Tuesday morning commute.

Unconscious Man Found In Berkeley Near Campus

• Police say he suffered head injuries.

Prosecutors: No Death Penalty In Nia Wilson Murder

• Prosecutors will focus on convicting John Lee Cowell and having him sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Ghost Ship Trial: Jury Deliberations Recess Until After Labor Day

• The lengthy recess was planned by the judge to accommodate the jurors.

Man Gunned Down In Richmond Home

• Police say he suffered multiple gunshot wounds early Thursday.

Emeryville Pedestrian Crash Witnessed By City Councilman

• The accident on Monday prompted the councilman to call for changes at that intersection.

El Cerrito Sued By Former Cop

• Sarah Perez accuses the department of sexual harassment.

Few Guns Used In Local Crimes Properly Registered: DA

• A new report reviewed data for all of Alameda County from 2012 to 2018.