Crime & Safety
Child Rape Suspect Photo: San Leandro, 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

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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