Jewelry Scam, Jail Deaths: San Ramon, Tri-Valley Police Logs - San Ramon, CA Patch
TRI-VALLEY, CA — The following is a week's collection of police, court and fire stories from around the Tri-Valley:
7 Killed In Flying Fortress Crash: Aircraft Graced Livermore
The B-17 Flying Fortress was in Livermore nearly every year as part of the Wings of Freedom tour.
Suspected Arsonist Arrested In Contra Costa County
Isaiah Javier Ortiz, 21, of Clayton, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of four felonies in connection with the fires.
Water Main Break Shuts Down I-680 Onramp In San Ramon
The closure was reported by San Ramon police shortly after 3 p.m.
Houston Deputy's Shooting Death Touches San Ramon
A memorial service was held at San Ramon City Hall to pay tribute to Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal.
San Ramon Man's Death At Martinez Jail Ruled Accidental
The inmate, identified as 26-year-old Karthik Kandaswamy of San Ramon, died while in custody at the Martinez Detention Facility.
Dujuan Armstrong's Death: Dublin Jail Video Released
The Alameda County Coroner's Bureau ruled Armstrong's death was caused by asphyxiation, and now video taken at the jail has been released.
14-Acre Brush Fire Fully Contained Near Livermore
Smoke from the fire could be seen throughout Tri-Valley.
PG&E Launches New Alert System For Public Safety Power Shutoffs
"We recognize how important it is that everyone who could be impacted by a Public Safety Power Shutoff is aware and prepared."
New Pleasanton PD Services Center Unveiled At BART Station
The center was financed and constructed by Workday, which has its headquarters at the location.
A Year Later, Pleasanton Officer Continues Battle Against Cancer
Juliette Goodrich reports on law enforcement fundraiser held to help Pleasanton officer fighting cancer.
Brush Fire Near I-580 In Livermore Contained
Smoke was visible from a brush fire that broke out Thursday near Interstate 580 in Livermore.
Martial Arts Pro Indicted After Fleeing Country: Danville, Dublin
Danville resident Ralph Gracie, who owns several Gracie Jiu-Jitsu academies in the Bay Area — including Dublin — is accused of assault.
Roadside Jewelry Scam Hits Bay Area: Beware Of Strangers' Gifts
Police said there have been nine incidents since January and the most recent one occurred last Thursday.
Pleasanton Police Chief David Spiller Announces Retirement
Chief Spiller began his career with the Pleasanton Police Department in 2002 and became the city's sixth chief in 2011.
PG&E Insists Above-Ground Gas Pipeline In Briones Regional Park Is Safe
The whole thing began in 2015 when Lisa Schreiber, a resident who lives near Briones Regional Park, was hiking with a group of Girl Scouts.
6,000 Yahoo Accounts Hacked By Tracy Man Seeking Sex Pics, Video
Reyes Daniel Ruiz, 34, admitted to primarily targeting accounts belonging to younger women, including his friends and work colleagues.
Earthquakes Rattle Dublin
A 2.7 magnitude temblor struck at 4:52 p.m., followed by another at 6:18 p.m. that registered 2.9 magnitude.
Fatal Shootings: Dublin Man, Daly City Girlfriend Dead In Oakland
Both were pronounced dead at the scene around 11:07 a.m. Saturday in the 500 block of Douglas Avenue.
Accused Child Molester Held On $8M Bail In Contra Costa Co. Jail
Rodney Brown is charged with sexually abusing three underage girls in El Dorado and Contra Costa counties, prosecutors said.
San Ramon Man Suspected By Vacaville Police In Auto Break-in
Joshua Scott, 32, was picked up Thursday morning after Vacaville police officers responded to a call of a suspicious vehicle.
$3.7M Settlement Reached In Pep Boys Lawsuit: Alameda County DA
The lawsuit alleged that Pep Boys violated California laws by routinely and illegally disposing of hazardous wastes.
IT Manager Gets 15 Months In Prison Following Dublin Fraud Scam
Trenton Robinson, 47, received the sentence following a five-year investigation conducted by the IRS and FBI.
Charges Filed After Brutal Attack In Dublin Jail
Michael Angel Rodriguez, 44, attacked a fellow inmate who was sleeping, causing the victim to lose his eye, officials allege.
Pleasanton Family Ramps Up Security After Terrifying Burglary Attempt Caught On Video
Video captured two men kicking down the front door of their Pleasanton home on September 11.
Accused Arsonist Flew In From Missouri To Set Fires: Police
The largest burned 128 acres near the Calaveras Reservoir last weekend.
