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Teacher Dies In Fire | Arrests: Piedmont, East Bay Police Log

Crashes snarl freeways; firefighter helmet cam video; help police by identifying suspects in photos; Ghost Ship trial's stunning end.

Police and fire stories from the East Bay
Police and fire stories from the East Bay (Patch Collage)

EAST BAY — A snapshot of some of the police and fire sstories making news in the East Bay this week —

Fremont Teacher Among Those Killed In Tragic Boat Fire

The teacher was among 34 who died Monday off Santa Cruz Island when their boat caught fire and sank

'Chickens Everywhere' Following Big Rig Crash

All westbound lanes were closed for hours.

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Pedestrian Killed On I-80 In Emeryville

The man was sitting on the center divide before the crash, the CHP reports.

I-880 Crash Snarls Morning Traffic

Traffic was at a dead stop on the freeway.

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Helmet Cam Video Of Castro Valley Fire

The fire department has released an edited version of a 2-alarm house fire.

Burglary Suspects: San Leandro Police Issue Photos

These three men are accused of burglarizing a business last month.

Thieves Hit Elementary School In Oakland

The thieves got away with 60 Google Chromebooks and caused serious damage to classrooms.

Man Who Rammed Way Onto Oakland Int'l Airport Tarmac ID'd

The man ended up dead in San Francisco Bay.

Semi-automatic Gun, Bullet-proof Vest Seized In Emeryville

A traffic stop Sunday night was anything but routine.

Stray Bullet Kills Woman In Oakland Sunday

She was a mother of 5 and a businesswoman.

Coast Guard Seaman Arrested For Murder

He was arrested in Alameda and transferred to Naval Consolidated Brig Miramar in San Diego.

San Leandro Man Killed In I-880 Crash Sunday

The southbound crash happened around 7:30 p.m.

Ghost Ship: One Mistrial; One Acquittal

The jury deadlocked 10-2 in favor of guilt for one defendant, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial.

Armed Man Police Call: Two Men Taken Into Custody

Police received a call shortly before 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Million Dollar Crime Ring Busted Up: East Bay

Dozens of local police departments coordinated in the take-down.

Kickback Scheme: East Bay Doctors, Nurses, Firms Charged

Federal complaints have been filed against 30 defendants in the kickback scheme involving Amity Home Health Care and Advent Care. (See list)

Burglary Ring Striking Walnut Creek, Dozen Other Cities, Busted

San Jose Police arrested 10 people for the burglaries committed around the Bay Area, including Walnut Creek.

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