A Walnut Creek real estate agent and mother of three faces up to 40 years in prison after being charged with five counts alleging that she smuggled… Read more “Walnut Creek woman charged with human trafficking and forced labor”
Category: Suburban Crime
Apparently, another Quincerñera gets out of control in Walnut Creek
Apparently another Quinceañera party held in Walnut Creek turned violent, the second in about a month. The Quinceañera is a traditional celebration in Hispanic culture to celebrate… Read more “Apparently, another Quincerñera gets out of control in Walnut Creek”
Hopes of solving 1988 cop killing in WC get deported
Or rather, the woman considered to be the prime suspect in the 1988 slaying of an off-duty San Francisco police officer is being sent back to her… Read more “Hopes of solving 1988 cop killing in WC get deported”
The death of Danville’s Rylan Fuchs: Was it really all that different from those drug killings we hear about—and try to ignore—in Richmond?
No, it turns out that it probably wasn’t, despite the disproportionate media attention given to Rylan Fuchs’ January 20 death in front of his home in affluent… Read more “The death of Danville’s Rylan Fuchs: Was it really all that different from those drug killings we hear about—and try to ignore—in Richmond?”
Another suburban murder-suicide: Recently laid off man kills self, wife, and five kids in Southern California
So, which national publication, or national broadcast or cable news channel, will be the first to do the “trend story” about a possible rash of murder-suicides perpetrated… Read more “Another suburban murder-suicide: Recently laid off man kills self, wife, and five kids in Southern California”
Chevron robbed in WC; police looking for suspects
Police are looking for an armed man who robbed the store at the Chevron station on North Main Street Sunday night. Walnut Creek police Lt. Tim Barrett… Read more “Chevron robbed in WC; police looking for suspects”
Arrest in Danville teen’s slaying: drugs a possible motive
A 15-year-old Alameda County resident, who had been living in group home near the residence of slain Danville teen Rylan Fuchs, was arrested early Friday morning in… Read more “Arrest in Danville teen’s slaying: drugs a possible motive”
Heads up, Gents: "Debbie" offers "Recession Specials" in WC
Sorry for the very bad pun, especially in what some might consider a “family” website. But I couldn’t resist when I came across “Debbie’s” online ad, selling… Read more “Heads up, Gents: "Debbie" offers "Recession Specials" in WC”
"Person of interest" identified in Danville teen’s "homicide; Possible motive? "Drug deal gone bad"
Update 1/23: KTVU is reporting that the motive for the shooting was a “drug deal gone bad.” A law enforcement source told KTVU late Thursday that the… Read more “"Person of interest" identified in Danville teen’s "homicide; Possible motive? "Drug deal gone bad"”
Contra Costa No. 3 in state for rate of homicides
Contra Costa County doesn’t have the highest number of murders in California. That distinction belongs to—where else?—Los Angeles County, and Contra Costa trails behind next-door Alameda County… Read more “Contra Costa No. 3 in state for rate of homicides”
Crazy in Suburbia 