Crime & Safety
Hit-and-run kills victim; auto burglary increase prompts police warning; one police department receives grant to combat retail theft.
NEWARK, CA — Here are some of the public safety stories impacting the East Bay this week:
Woman, Man Dead In Shooting At Car Dealership Service Center
Police got into a shootout with the gunman after they found the woman dead in the building.
Assault Rifle Used In Street Robbery
The robbery happened a few blocks from the U.C. Berkeley campus.
Police Seek Fatal Hit-And-Run Driver In East Bay
One person died in the 3-vehicle crash.
Rash Of Auto Burglaries Reported At Berkeley Parking Lot
Police are warning drivers to avoid leaving valuable items in their vehicles and to lock all vehicle doors and windows when in the area.
Motorcyclist Dies In Contra Costa Crash Involving Debris: CHP
The California Highway Patrol responded to the fatal crash early Sunday morning.
Sig-Alert Lifted On I-880 For Crash Involving Overturned Vehicle
A total of 3 vehicles collided, according to the CHP.
Police Department Receives $5.6 Million Grant To Combat Retail Theft
The SRPD received more than $5.6 million to improve all aspects of prevention and response to rising retail theft in the city.
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