Crime & Safety

AK-47 Seized; Deadly Shootings: Oakland, East Bay Police Log

A small plane makes a perfect emergency landing; investigative work leads to serial burglar arrests; elderly man hit while walking dog dies.

This AK-47 was found during a traffic stop in Walnut Creek.
This AK-47 was found during a traffic stop in Walnut Creek. (Walnut Creek Police Department)

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

Driver Who Rammed Police Vehicles Dies In Hayward Police Shooting

  • One police officer was hospitalized. The shooting happened on Industrial Parkway.

Man Accused Of Hitting Orinda Officer With Car

  • The man was eventually arrested after leading police on a vehicle and foot chase.

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Hayward Police Investigate Homicide

  • A man's body was found on Main Street early Thursday morning.

Elderly Pedestrian, Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver Last Week, Dies

  • The man, whose name was released by police, was walking his dog when he was hit. Police have also released vehicle descriptions.

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Man Killed In Highway 24 Crash ID'd

  • The rollover crash happened Thursday morning.

Fremont Police Arrest 5 In Recent Shooting Investigations

  • Investigators have been reassigned to shooting and firearms cases in response to an uptick in violent crime.

AK-47 Assault Rifle Seized: Walnut Creek Police

  • Police stopped the vehicle because it ran a red light, they report.

Plane Makes Safe Landing Near Lafayette Reservoir: Photos

  • The pilot was not hurt in the emergency landing on Friday.

Serial Burglars Arrested Following Lamorinda Crime Spree

  • Investigators used surveillance footage to identify the pair who police say committed crimes in at least four counties.

Walnut Creek Police Make DUI Arrests, Tow Vehicles

  • Nightlife is returning to downtown Walnut Creek, and police have a reminder about designated drivers.

Amber Alert Canceled: 2-Year-Old Oakland Boy Safe

  • The boy was taken on Tuesday, police said.

Missing 10-Year-Old Union City Child Found

  • Police are still seeking information about her disappearance.

San Leandro Girl Arrested For Attempted Carjacking

  • The victim was a 75-year-old woman in San Francisco.

Hayward Agrees To Settlement Over 2018 Police Shooting

  • No criminal charges were brought against the officers.

Walnut Creek Expected To Name New Interim Police Chief

  • Dan Pratt is the retired San Ramon Police Chief who has a degree in Criminal Justice from the John F. Kennedy School of Law.

Fremont Police Chief To Retire After More Than 25 Years Of Service

  • Fremont Police Chief Kimberly Petersen announced she will retire from the City of Fremont in the fall of 2021.

2-Alarm Fire Doused In San Leandro

  • Firefighters used foam to snuff-out the flames.

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