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| Dec.10 |
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Concord man arrested in woman’s fatal shooting in Martinez
94553: A 58-year-old woman was shot and killed in a Martinez home Saturday evening, and a Concord man is in custody
| Jun.9 |
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Contra Costa County DA is under criminal investigation |
| Jun.1 |
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Man shot by Vallejo police, who say he rammed patrol car. 94553
| Apr.29 |
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Marathon standoff in Martinez ends as slaying suspect surrenders |
| Apr.27 |
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Walnut Creek homicide suspect in standoff with police in Martinez
94553: Police have surrounded a car in Martinez tonight, as a suspect who allegedly fatally shot a woman in Walnut Creek is believed to be inside
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| Nov.8 |
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High-speed chase on Highway 4 ends in crash, up to 16 injured
94553: Police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle before the chase took place
| Nov.7 |
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Woman runs over husband in Martinez before jumping from bridge
94553: A woman intentionally ran over her estranged husband and two other pedestrians crossing a Martinez street outside a family law courthouse
| Aug.26 |
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Woman escaped custody in vicinity of county jail |
| Jun.21 |
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Two injured in shooting, stabbing in Martinez. 94553
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| Mar.30 |
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Boy stabbed in locker room of middle school. 94553
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| Dec.20 |
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1 dead, 1 wounded in Martinez shooting. 94553
| Aug.15 |
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Drunken cab stealer causes chaos on Highway 4 |
| Jun.29 |
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CHP shoots suspect near Martinez after chase |
| Feb.17 |
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Woman held in Martinez slaying. 94553
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| Aug.15 |
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2 men get decades to life for Richmond High School gang rape
| Jul.18 |
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Both defendants guilty in Richmond HS gang rape Marcelles Peter and Jose Montano, on trial for the 2009 gang rape of a teenage girl at a homecoming dance, were found guilty of three felonies
| Apr.28 |
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Fundraiser held for local Boston bombing victim |
| Apr.16 |
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11-year-old Martinez boy injured in Boston bombings 
Among the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings is an 11-year-old Aaron Hern from Martinez, badly wounded by shrapnel. | |
| Jan.18 |
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Richmond toll plaza killer sentenced to death
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| Nov.20 |
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Laughing killer sentenced to death Nathaniel Burris gunned down his ex-girlfriend and her male friend at the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge toll plaza three years ago
| Oct.30 |
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Inmate death at CoCo County jail |
| Oct.22 |
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Teen that stuck dad, girl sentenced to juvenile detention David Rosen who ran over and killed a father and his young daughter on a Concord sidewalk last April learned his sentence
| Oct.19 |
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Richmond rape instigator gets 32 years in prison
| Aug.5 |
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Man held in woman's slaying in Martinez |
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| Nov.4 |
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Man gets 40 to life for church shooting |
| Feb.15 |
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Woman gets 20 to life for robbery spree |
| Jan.19 |
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Jailed man suspected in Antioch homicide |
| Jan.14 |
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Landlord avoids jail in beating of dog |
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| Dec.21 |
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Youngest Richmond rape suspect released |
| Dec.17 |
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Care provider convicted of molestation |
| Dec.8 |
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Deputy pleads not guilty to molestation |
| Nov.22 |
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Detective: Rape victim was saying 'No, no' |
| Nov.19 |
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Arsonist to get psychiatric evaluation |
| Nov.17 |
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Gang rape victim may have been dragged |
| Nov.15 |
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Emotional testimony at gang rape hearing |
| Oct.28 |
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Nurse attacked at jail dies Cynthia Palomata, 55 was hit in the head with a lamp by a Contra Costa County Jail inmate Aaron Nygaard, 34, who now faces a murder charge | |
| Oct.26 |
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Jail nurse hospitalized after attack
| Sep.30 |
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Sanity phase of trial in Walnut Creek fires |
| Sep.27 |
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Man convicted of young mom' murder |
| Sep.20 |
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Trial begins in 'golden flute' slaying |
| Sep.17 |
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Man gets 60 to life for killing over shoes |
| May.27 |
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Police Arrest Woman In Killing Of Father |
| May.13 |
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Man found fattally shot |
| Apr.2 |
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Man Convicted In Killing Of Student
| Mar.26 |
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Man In Jail After Rugby Match Shooting A man who suffered a broken jaw before allegedly shooting and wounding another man during a fight at a rugby match remains in custody
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| Dec.8 |
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Death Sentence For Man Who Killed Sister
| Oct.20 |
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Ex-Sex Crime Prosecutor Indicted
| Sep.17 |
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Contra Costa Deputy Shoots Suspect
94553: A sheriff's deputy shot and killed a suspect in unincorporated Martinez around 8:20 p.m. at the intersection
| Sep.4 |
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Woman Gets Prison On Child Abuse |
| Aug.10 |
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Police Make Series Of Arrests At A Home |
| Jul.17 |
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Man Gets 60 To Life For Killing Of Teen |
| Jun.25 |
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Serial rapist sentenced to death |
| Jun.20 |
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2 Convicted In Slaying Of Magazine Editor Two men charged in the killing of 59-year-old Farrance, a PC World editor, have been convicted, and a third defendant faces a new trial
| Jun.7 |
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Sheriff Shoot, Kill Man In Emergency Room
94553: A 47-year-old Rio Vista man was fatally shot the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center when he tried to attack a deputy with a knife
| May.9 |
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Transient Gets Life Sentences For Murders |
| Apr.24 |
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Backlash Over DA Prosecution Cutbacks Concern is growing in CoCo County after Kochly announced that he would stop prosecuting some misdemeanor crimes due to budget cuts
| Apr.21 |
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Suspected county gun thief arrested
| Mar.20 |
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Participant in grade scandal sentenced |
| Jan.23 |
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Sentenced to life in 2005 Pinole slayings |
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Man Charged With Lewd Acts On Minor |
| Jan.17 |
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Couple charged with yearslong sex abuse
| Jan.6 |
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Guns Stolen From Sheriff Patrol Cars. 94553
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| Dec.23 |
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Man facing 11 years in strangling wife |
| Dec.4 |
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Man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend |
| Nov.24 |
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Cyclist Killed In Hit-&-Run |
| Nov.21 |
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Prosecutor to be charged with rape
| Oct.3 |
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Deputy DA Charged With Rape
| Sep.6 |
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Officer, 2 Others Killed In Gun Fight
Map of 3596 Pacheco Blvd Martinez 94553: 3 people, including Sgt. Paul Starzyk, were killed after a domestic disturbance at Elegant Hair Designs salon near the Martinez Reservoir
Police responded to a woman that reported that her ex-husband was trying to kill her. 2 officers were confronted by a man with a gun. The gunman fled to a apartment complex and shots were fired during an altercation inside an apartment. Starzyk was a 12-year Martinez Police Department veteran. Felix Sandoval Jr. was fatally shot after he stormed the adjacent Elegant Hair Design seeking his estranged wife. 44-year-old Catalina Torres, a cousin of Sandoval's wife wwas killed. When officers arrived Sandoval confronted them with the gun
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| Jun.8 |
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Another mistrial for San Pablo shooting |
| Apr.2 |
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Serving life in hospital to be relocated |
| Mar.23 |
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Link Found In Hwy Fatality & Homicide
| Feb.26 |
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3rd Ringleader In DVC Grade Scam Jailed |
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| Dec.13 |
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Crash, ticket led to seizure of marijuana |
| Oct.4 |
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Arrested on suspicion of murdering son |
| Sep.12 |
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Jury chooses death for cop killer
| Aug.28 |
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12 DVC Grade Suspects Appear In Court |
| Aug.21 |
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2 Robbery Suspects Die In Car Crash
94553: 2 armed robbery suspects died after fleeing the scene of the crime at a Washington Mutual Bank ATM and rolling their car
| Mar.25 |
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Man Suspected Of Child Porn Possession |
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| Sep.26 |
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Dyleski Gets Life Without Parole
| Aug.28 |
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Dyleski Convicted Of Murder, Faces Life A jury found a 17-year-old Scott Dyleski guilty of murder in the bludgeoning death of a defense attorney's wife. County jurors deliberated 4 days before convicting 17-year-old Lafayette boy o... | |
| Aug.25 |
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Dyleski Jurors Ask To Review Evidence |
| Aug.22 |
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Closing arguments conclude in Dyleski trial |
| Aug.9 |
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Dyleski's Mother Testifies In Murder Trial
| Aug.7 |
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Dyleski Talked Of Bludgeoning |
| Aug.1 |
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Horowitz Takes Stand In Murder Trial |
| Jul.31 |
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Trial: Neighbor Heard Horowitz's Screams
| Jun.16 |
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Susan Polk Guilty Of 2nd Degree Murder Polk stabbed to death her millionaire therapist husband, whom she had met as a 14-year-old
girl in treatment. The Orinda housewife served as her own attorney in the nearly 14-week trial in which 2 of her sons testified against her and she discussed her psychic powers
Th... | |
| Jun.12 |
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Closing Arguments In Susan Polk Trial |
| May.10 |
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Police Chase Ends In Deadly Shooting
| May.9 |
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Hostile Witness Declared In Polk Trial |
| Mar.13 |
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Sons Take Center Stage At Polk Trial |
| Mar.9 |
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Polk Cross-Examines Son |
| Feb.17 |
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Judge: Dyleski To Stand Trial For Murder
| Feb.16 |
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Dyleski mother sobs at court |
| Feb.14 |
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Preliminary Hearing Begins In Dyleski Case
| Jan.20 |
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Attorney Horowitz Pulled From Polk Case
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| Dec.17 |
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Armed mom in 7-hour standoff with SWAT |
| Nov.11 |
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Mom Allegedly Sold Daughter, 4, For Sex 22-year-old Shannon allegedly offered the child for sex for $500 using posting on Craigslist
| Nov.9 |
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Teen Accused In Murder Pleads Not Guilty |
| Jun.24 |
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Nanny Gets 30 Years In Hit-and-Run |
| May.11 |
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Suspect Who Attacked Jail Arrested The man threw a lit Molotov cocktail-type device into the lobby of the jail and then drove his van into a closed gate
| May.4 |
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Jurors Find Nanny Guilty of 2nd-D. Murder Jimena Barreto, 46, was convicted of two counts of murder in the hit-and-run deaths of two children
| Apr.27 |
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First Court Date for Suspects in Cop-Killing |
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| Dec.17 |
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Jury: death for quintuple murderer A jury recommended the death penalty for Helzer, 34, who guilty to killing the daughter of guitarist Bishop and 4 other
| Aug.3 |
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Jury recommends death for Justin Helzer |
| Jun.16 |
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Jury finds man guilty of five murders Justin Helzer, the brother of a man who believed he was a prophet of God, has been convicted of murdering 5 people
| Jan.17 |
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Epidemic of parking meter vandalism |
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| Aug.1 |
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Judge delays sex predator's release |
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| Dec.22 |
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Suspect in double murder surrendered |
| Jul.22 |
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7 arrested in raid on drug house |
| Jul.21 |
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Jail mistakenly releases robber |
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| Nov.3 |
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4 vehicles set ablaze by arsonist |
| Sep.30 |
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Cop kills father threatening son |
| Jul.23 |
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Seizure of 515 pounds of cocaine
| Jun.16 |
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Sex assault suspect called 911 |
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| Aug.24 |
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Pleas Postponed |
| Feb.11 |
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'3 strikes' could put ex-con away for life |
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2001 |
| Nov.3 |
4 vehicles set ablaze by arsonist |
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2007 |
| Dec.13 |
Crash, ticket led to seizure of marijuana |
2002 |
| Jul.22 |
7 arrested in raid on drug house |
2001 |
| Jul.23 |
Seizure of 515 pounds of cocaine
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2016 |
| Nov.8 |
High-speed chase on Highway 4 ends in crash, up to 16 injured
94553: Police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle before the chase took place
2014 |
| Aug.15 |
Drunken cab stealer causes chaos on Highway 4 |
2008 |
| Nov.24 |
Cyclist Killed In Hit-&-Run |
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2013 |
| Aug.15 |
2 men get decades to life for Richmond High School gang rape
| Jul.18 |
Both defendants guilty in Richmond HS gang rape Marcelles Peter and Jose Montano, on trial for the 2009 gang rape of a teenage girl at a homecoming dance, were found guilty of three felonies
| Jan.18 |
Richmond toll plaza killer sentenced to death
2012 |
| Nov.20 |
Laughing killer sentenced to death Nathaniel Burris gunned down his ex-girlfriend and her male friend at the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge toll plaza three years ago
| Oct.22 |
Teen that stuck dad, girl sentenced to juvenile detention David Rosen who ran over and killed a father and his young daughter on a Concord sidewalk last April learned his sentence
| Oct.19 |
Richmond rape instigator gets 32 years in prison
2011 |
| Nov.4 |
Man gets 40 to life for church shooting |
| Feb.15 |
Woman gets 20 to life for robbery spree |
| Jan.19 |
Jailed man suspected in Antioch homicide |
| Jan.14 |
Landlord avoids jail in beating of dog |
2010 |
| Dec.21 |
Youngest Richmond rape suspect released |
| Dec.8 |
Deputy pleads not guilty to molestation |
| Nov.22 |
Detective: Rape victim was saying 'No, no' |
| Nov.19 |
Arsonist to get psychiatric evaluation |
| Nov.15 |
Emotional testimony at gang rape hearing |
| Sep.30 |
Sanity phase of trial in Walnut Creek fires |
| Sep.27 |
Man convicted of young mom' murder |
| Sep.20 |
Trial begins in 'golden flute' slaying |
| Sep.17 |
Man gets 60 to life for killing over shoes |
| Apr.2 |
Man Convicted In Killing Of Student
2009 |
| Dec.8 |
Death Sentence For Man Who Killed Sister
| Sep.4 |
Woman Gets Prison On Child Abuse |
| Jul.17 |
Man Gets 60 To Life For Killing Of Teen |
| Jun.25 |
Serial rapist sentenced to death |
| Jun.20 |
2 Convicted In Slaying Of Magazine Editor Two men charged in the killing of 59-year-old Farrance, a PC World editor, have been convicted, and a third defendant faces a new trial
| May.9 |
Transient Gets Life Sentences For Murders |
| Apr.24 |
Backlash Over DA Prosecution Cutbacks Concern is growing in CoCo County after Kochly announced that he would stop prosecuting some misdemeanor crimes due to budget cuts
| Mar.20 |
Participant in grade scandal sentenced |
| Jan.23 |
Sentenced to life in 2005 Pinole slayings |
2008 |
| Dec.23 |
Man facing 11 years in strangling wife |
| Dec.4 |
Man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend |
| Nov.21 |
Prosecutor to be charged with rape
| Jun.8 |
Another mistrial for San Pablo shooting |
| Apr.2 |
Serving life in hospital to be relocated |
| Feb.26 |
3rd Ringleader In DVC Grade Scam Jailed |
2007 |
| Sep.12 |
Jury chooses death for cop killer
| Aug.28 |
12 DVC Grade Suspects Appear In Court |
2006 |
| Sep.26 |
Dyleski Gets Life Without Parole
| Aug.28 |
Dyleski Convicted Of Murder, Faces Life A jury found a 17-year-old Scott Dyleski guilty of murder in the bludgeoning death of a defense attorney's wife. County jurors deliberated 4 days before convicting 17-year-old Lafayette boy o... | |
| Aug.25 |
Dyleski Jurors Ask To Review Evidence |
| Aug.22 |
Closing arguments conclude in Dyleski trial |
| Aug.9 |
Dyleski's Mother Testifies In Murder Trial
| Aug.7 |
Dyleski Talked Of Bludgeoning |
| Aug.1 |
Horowitz Takes Stand In Murder Trial |
| Jul.31 |
Trial: Neighbor Heard Horowitz's Screams
| Jun.16 |
Susan Polk Guilty Of 2nd Degree Murder Polk stabbed to death her millionaire therapist husband, whom she had met as a 14-year-old
girl in treatment. The Orinda housewife served as her own attorney in the nearly 14-week trial in which 2 of her sons testified against her and she discussed her psychic powers
Th... | |
| Jun.12 |
Closing Arguments In Susan Polk Trial |
| May.9 |
Hostile Witness Declared In Polk Trial |
| Mar.13 |
Sons Take Center Stage At Polk Trial |
| Mar.9 |
Polk Cross-Examines Son |
| Feb.17 |
Judge: Dyleski To Stand Trial For Murder
| Feb.16 |
Dyleski mother sobs at court |
| Feb.14 |
Preliminary Hearing Begins In Dyleski Case
| Jan.20 |
Attorney Horowitz Pulled From Polk Case
2005 |
| Nov.9 |
Teen Accused In Murder Pleads Not Guilty |
| Jun.24 |
Nanny Gets 30 Years In Hit-and-Run |
| May.4 |
Jurors Find Nanny Guilty of 2nd-D. Murder Jimena Barreto, 46, was convicted of two counts of murder in the hit-and-run deaths of two children
| Apr.27 |
First Court Date for Suspects in Cop-Killing |
2004 |
| Dec.17 |
Jury: death for quintuple murderer A jury recommended the death penalty for Helzer, 34, who guilty to killing the daughter of guitarist Bishop and 4 other
| Aug.3 |
Jury recommends death for Justin Helzer |
| Jun.16 |
Jury finds man guilty of five murders Justin Helzer, the brother of a man who believed he was a prophet of God, has been convicted of murdering 5 people
2003 |
| Aug.1 |
Judge delays sex predator's release |
2000 |
| Aug.24 |
Pleas Postponed |
| Feb.11 |
'3 strikes' could put ex-con away for life |
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2017 |
| Dec.10 |
Concord man arrested in woman’s fatal shooting in Martinez
94553: A 58-year-old woman was shot and killed in a Martinez home Saturday evening, and a Concord man is in custody
2014 |
| Dec.20 |
1 dead, 1 wounded in Martinez shooting. 94553
| Feb.17 |
Woman held in Martinez slaying. 94553
2012 |
| Aug.5 |
Man held in woman's slaying in Martinez |
2010 |
| Oct.28 |
Nurse attacked at jail dies Cynthia Palomata, 55 was hit in the head with a lamp by a Contra Costa County Jail inmate Aaron Nygaard, 34, who now faces a murder charge | |
| May.13 |
Man found fattally shot |
2008 |
| Sep.6 |
Officer, 2 Others Killed In Gun Fight
Map of 3596 Pacheco Blvd Martinez 94553: 3 people, including Sgt. Paul Starzyk, were killed after a domestic disturbance at Elegant Hair Designs salon near the Martinez Reservoir
Police responded to a woman that reported that her ex-husband was trying to kill her. 2 officers were confronted by a man with a gun. The gunman fled to a apartment complex and shots were fired during an altercation inside an apartment. Starzyk was a 12-year Martinez Police Department veteran. Felix Sandoval Jr. was fatally shot after he stormed the adjacent Elegant Hair Design seeking his estranged wife. 44-year-old Catalina Torres, a cousin of Sandoval's wife wwas killed. When officers arrived Sandoval confronted them with the gun
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| Mar.23 |
Link Found In Hwy Fatality & Homicide
2007 |
| Oct.4 |
Arrested on suspicion of murdering son |
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2004 |
| Jan.17 |
Epidemic of parking meter vandalism |
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2009 |
| Apr.21 |
Suspected county gun thief arrested
| Jan.6 |
Guns Stolen From Sheriff Patrol Cars. 94553
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2017 |
| Jun.9 |
Contra Costa County DA is under criminal investigation |
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2013 |
| Apr.28 |
Fundraiser held for local Boston bombing victim |
2009 |
| Aug.10 |
Police Make Series Of Arrests At A Home |
2005 |
| May.11 |
Suspect Who Attacked Jail Arrested The man threw a lit Molotov cocktail-type device into the lobby of the jail and then drove his van into a closed gate
2002 |
| Dec.22 |
Suspect in double murder surrendered |
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2016 |
| Jun.21 |
Two injured in shooting, stabbing in Martinez. 94553
2015 |
| Mar.30 |
Boy stabbed in locker room of middle school. 94553
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2017 |
| Jun.1 |
Man shot by Vallejo police, who say he rammed patrol car. 94553
2014 |
| Jun.29 |
CHP shoots suspect near Martinez after chase |
2010 |
| Mar.26 |
Man In Jail After Rugby Match Shooting A man who suffered a broken jaw before allegedly shooting and wounding another man during a fight at a rugby match remains in custody
2009 |
| Sep.17 |
Contra Costa Deputy Shoots Suspect
94553: A sheriff's deputy shot and killed a suspect in unincorporated Martinez around 8:20 p.m. at the intersection
| Jun.7 |
Sheriff Shoot, Kill Man In Emergency Room
94553: A 47-year-old Rio Vista man was fatally shot the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center when he tried to attack a deputy with a knife
2006 |
| May.10 |
Police Chase Ends In Deadly Shooting
2001 |
| Sep.30 |
Cop kills father threatening son |
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2007 |
| Aug.21 |
2 Robbery Suspects Die In Car Crash
94553: 2 armed robbery suspects died after fleeing the scene of the crime at a Washington Mutual Bank ATM and rolling their car
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2016 |
| Aug.26 |
Woman escaped custody in vicinity of county jail |
2012 |
| Oct.30 |
Inmate death at CoCo County jail |
2010 |
| Oct.26 |
Jail nurse hospitalized after attack
2002 |
| Jul.21 |
Jail mistakenly releases robber |
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2017 |
| Apr.29 |
Marathon standoff in Martinez ends as slaying suspect surrenders |
| Apr.27 |
Walnut Creek homicide suspect in standoff with police in Martinez
94553: Police have surrounded a car in Martinez tonight, as a suspect who allegedly fatally shot a woman in Walnut Creek is believed to be inside
2005 |
| Dec.17 |
Armed mom in 7-hour standoff with SWAT |
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2013 |
| Apr.16 |
11-year-old Martinez boy injured in Boston bombings 
Among the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings is an 11-year-old Aaron Hern from Martinez, badly wounded by shrapnel. | |
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2016 |
| Nov.7 |
Woman runs over husband in Martinez before jumping from bridge
94553: A woman intentionally ran over her estranged husband and two other pedestrians crossing a Martinez street outside a family law courthouse
2010 |
| May.27 |
Police Arrest Woman In Killing Of Father |
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2010 |
| Dec.17 |
Care provider convicted of molestation |
| Nov.17 |
Gang rape victim may have been dragged |
2009 |
| Oct.20 |
Ex-Sex Crime Prosecutor Indicted
| Jan.23 |
Man Charged With Lewd Acts On Minor |
| Jan.17 |
Couple charged with yearslong sex abuse
2008 |
| Oct.3 |
Deputy DA Charged With Rape
2007 |
| Mar.25 |
Man Suspected Of Child Porn Possession |
2005 |
| Nov.11 |
Mom Allegedly Sold Daughter, 4, For Sex 22-year-old Shannon allegedly offered the child for sex for $500 using posting on Craigslist
2001 |
| Jun.16 |
Sex assault suspect called 911 |