Someone wearing a mask and carrying a “distinctive” backpack with a large “X” on the back tried to break into the Heather Farm Park swim center early… Read more “Burglar tries, fails to break in and steal money from Heather Farm Park Swim Center”
Category: Suburban Crime
No Happy Endings for five alleged "Johns" arrested on sex solicitation charges
Five men, apparently looking for what’s known in the biz as a Happy Ending or a Girlfriend Experience, wound up in custody, on suspicion of soliciting sex… Read more “No Happy Endings for five alleged "Johns" arrested on sex solicitation charges”
The death of Adam Williams: Mom described as "angry," and I’m trying to imagine how I could ever kill my son
UPDATE: In an excellent story in today’s San Francisco Chronicle, “No One Saw It Coming,” Henry K. Lee has Judith Williams described by ex-husband as “angry woman,”… Read more “The death of Adam Williams: Mom described as "angry," and I’m trying to imagine how I could ever kill my son”
Walnut Creek mom, teen son identified as victims in Mt. Diablo murder-suicide
Contra Costa Sheriff’s deputies are investigating what appears to be the murder-suicide of a 51-year-old woman and her 16-year-old son, a junior at Las Lomas High school,… Read more “Walnut Creek mom, teen son identified as victims in Mt. Diablo murder-suicide”
Unsupervised Walnut Creek party a factor in second suburban teen’s death
In May, Joseph Loudon, 16 collapsed at a party in Orinda, hosted by an 18-year-old neighbor and rugby teammate whose parents were not at home. Police suspect… Read more “Unsupervised Walnut Creek party a factor in second suburban teen’s death”
Walnut Creek teen charged with murder in last week’s stabbing death of another teen
Walnut Creek police say that the Contra Costa District Attorney’s office today filed murder charges against Daniel Avanesyan, 18, in connection with last week’s stabbing of a… Read more “Walnut Creek teen charged with murder in last week’s stabbing death of another teen”
Infamous pedophile and child murderer named as Amber Swartz kidnapper: I hope police have the right monster
Forgive me for saying this, but I’m wary about yesterday’s news that police had identified Curtis Dean Anderson as the kidnapper and killer of Pinole’s Amber Swartz.… Read more “Infamous pedophile and child murderer named as Amber Swartz kidnapper: I hope police have the right monster”
On Independence Day: From our nation’s capital, checking in on some sad, shocking news and ongoing controversies in Walnut Creek
Flying home tomorrow and have had a lovely time visiting family, and wandering around Virginia, Maryland and, of course, the District of Columbia. Oh, and happy Fourth!… Read more “On Independence Day: From our nation’s capital, checking in on some sad, shocking news and ongoing controversies in Walnut Creek”
Father of Orinda teen who died at party thanks community for support while police arrest third person in connection with his death
The father of Joseph Loudon, the 16-year-old boy who died after possibly drinking too much at a party, is urging his son’s friends and Miramonte High classmates… Read more “Father of Orinda teen who died at party thanks community for support while police arrest third person in connection with his death”
Walnut Creek man linked to murder and arson involving estranged wife and her male friend
Police are seeking murder charges against Robert Hoselton, 39, in connection with the death of a 42-year-old man who was found Thursday evening in his Pleasant Hill… Read more “Walnut Creek man linked to murder and arson involving estranged wife and her male friend”
Crazy in Suburbia 