The Contra Costa Sheriff’s Department is releasing photos of two suspects who robbed the 7-Eleven on Oak Road in unincorporated Walnut Creek back on October 23. The… Read more “Photos released of 7-Eleven bank robbers”
Category: Suburban Crime
An Orinda mom’s perspective on the death of Joe Loudon and how it has torn apart numerous lives and a community
Maura Dolan lives a few blocks away from the home of Miramonte teen Joe Loudon, who collapsed at a teen party in May and died. Her son… Read more “An Orinda mom’s perspective on the death of Joe Loudon and how it has torn apart numerous lives and a community”
Death penalty for the accused killer of Rylan Fuchs? Wouldn’t be usual, says DA
The 19-year-old Berkeley man, arrested in the January 20 pot-robbery killing of Danville teen Rylan Fuchs, is facing murder charges that carry special circumstances, because the killing… Read more “Death penalty for the accused killer of Rylan Fuchs? Wouldn’t be usual, says DA”
Walnut Creek man pleads no contest to last summer’s killing outside teen house party
Daniel Avanesyan, 19, of Walnut Creek, will be sentenced to seven years in prison in connection with the July 2 fatal stabbing of a Rodeo teen in… Read more “Walnut Creek man pleads no contest to last summer’s killing outside teen house party”
Berkeley man charged in Danville teen’s pot-robbery killing
A 19-year-old Berkeley man appeared in Contra Costa County Superior Court Thursday, on charges that he shot to death 17-year-old Rylan Fuchs on the front porch of… Read more “Berkeley man charged in Danville teen’s pot-robbery killing”
Police volunteers offer free vacation home checks
Going away sometime between now and New Year’s? You can ask to have for trained volunteers to check up on your home while you’re away. According to… Read more “Police volunteers offer free vacation home checks”
Second knife possession incident at Walnut Creek Intermediate, and another reminder to parents
While investigating reports of smoke bombs on campus Friday morning, school officials found a second student in two days in possession of a knife. This was a… Read more “Second knife possession incident at Walnut Creek Intermediate, and another reminder to parents”
Talk on gun violence in Walnut Creek tonight: Should we in suburbia care?
Gun violence grabs our attention when dramatic events such as the Fort Hood, the Columbine or the 101 California Street mass shootings occur. But individual shootings occur… Read more “Talk on gun violence in Walnut Creek tonight: Should we in suburbia care?”
Second strong-arm robbery Monday; suspect sought
A woman parking her car at her home in the 1500 block of Geary Road was robbed of her purse Monday evening. Walnut Creek police say the… Read more “Second strong-arm robbery Monday; suspect sought”
Robbery victim helps nab the guy who strong-armed him out of his wallet along the Contra Costa Canal Trail
A robbery victim, with the presence of mind to notice key details about the guy who held him up Monday along the Contra Costa Canal Trail, helped… Read more “Robbery victim helps nab the guy who strong-armed him out of his wallet along the Contra Costa Canal Trail”
Crazy in Suburbia 