By Jimmy Lee, Director of Public Affairs, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff
This afternoon at about 12:26, Deputy Sheriffs were dispatched to a medical call with police needed at Anuta Park in Bay Point. A man was reported unconscious and not breathing.
Deputies and the fire department arrived and immediately began life saving measures. The man was later pronounced deceased. The victim is not being identified at this time.
Detectives from the Homicide Unit and the crime lab responded to the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with any information on this case is asked to contact the Office of the Sheriff at (925) 646-2441 or (925) 313-2600. For any tips, email: tips@so.cccounty.us or call (866) 846-3592 to leave an anonymous voice message.
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Arrested for domestic violence by El Cerrito Police Friday night
By Jimmy Lee, Director of Public Affairs, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff
The investigation into yesterday’s in custody death is ongoing. Per the in custody fatal incident protocol, the investigation is being conducted by the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Sheriff.
The inmate is identified as 36-year old Maria Barraza of El Cerrito. She was arrested by the El Cerrito Police Department for domestic violence and booked into the Martinez Detention Facility at about 10:39 PM on April 12, 2019.
The next morning at about 3:31 A.M., Deputy Sheriffs responded to the women’s holding area in Intake and found that a female inmate, later identified as Barraza, had apparently hanged herself inside the bathroom
Medical staff at the jail responded immediately and began life saving measures. The fire department and an ambulance also responded. Barraza was pronounced deceased at the scene.
An autopsy is planned for tomorrow, Monday, April 15.
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Emergency personnel at The Jungle in Concord to treat customers affected by a pepper spray fight Saturday evening, April 13, 2019. Photo by Concord PD.
On Saturday, April 12, 2019 at 7:08 PM officers were sent to The Jungle (located in the Willows Shopping Center) for a report of a fight involving “5-10 young males and females”. Our Dispatch center then started receiving additional calls that pepper spray had also been used during the fight.
When we arrived, we learned that all of the involved parties in the fight had already left the scene. Approximately 25-30 customers (infants/minors and adults) came out after being exposed to the pepper spray, with some vomiting and complaining of difficulty breathing. Contra Costa Fire was immediately dispatched to check on the customers. Everyone affected at the scene was treated and released by medical personnel.
At this time we are still reviewing surveillance footage and talking to the patrons that were on scene. We do not have any suspect information to release at this time.
If you have any additional information about this altercation please contact our Dispatch Center at (925) 671-3241, or our anonymous tip line at (925) 603-5836.
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Identified by caller as their father, stabbed family members with knife
On April 11, 2019 at approximately 2:34 AM, Richmond officers were dispatched to 930 Wilson Ave., on a report of a home invasion. The caller reported that suspect was their dad who had broken a window and entered the residence. The suspect was armed with a knife and trying to stab the family. The caller reported that the family was trapped inside the residence and was unable to exit.
Richmond officers arrived on scene and the shooting occurred after officers confronted the armed suspect at the rear patio door. Officers interrupted the suspect’s physical assault on a family member, then fired when the armed suspect ignored commands and advanced on them. The suspect was later pronounced deceased on scene.
Officers rescued an adult female suffering from a laceration to her stomach and a male juvenile suffering from a laceration to his face. No other family members were harmed during the incident. The family was taken to a local hospital where they are currently being treated for non-life threating injuries.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office as well as the Richmond Police Department are actively working this on-going investigation, according to the Contra Costa County Fatal Incident protocol. There was an active Domestic Violence restraining order against the decedent, who has prior DV contacts.
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West county will be opening its first warming center which will provide a space for unsheltered residents to have a warm space at night. The center will Be located at GRIP – Greater Richmond Interfaith Program.
While it isn’t a permanent solution to the great work that needs to be done to alleviate homelessness, it helps. If you know someone who needs help call 211.
Richmond has also started the Richmond-San Pablo CORE homeless outreach team to provide on the ground services to the unsheltered, including helping people get access to the warming center.
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Found with billy club, dagger, lock picks
By San Ramon Police Department
While you were sleeping….your San Ramon Police Officers were keeping you and your property safe.
Last night, Friday, April 12, 2019, an Officer stopped a car that had paper license plates covering the actual California DMV license plates. The driver (28-year-old Manteca resident, Troy Payton – no relation to the Herald publisher) was arrested for an outstanding warrant held by San Joaquin County.
The officer also found a billy club, a dagger, lock picks, and a modified screwdriver under the driver’s seat of the car, which led to add to additional charges. Just another excellent example of the work your San Ramon Police Department Officers do every night to keep the San Ramon Community safe.
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By Concord Police Department
On April 11th, 2019 at 2:47 P.M., Concord Police officers responded to a reported stabbing of a fifteen-year-old juvenile subject on Salvio Street. Investigation revealed that the victim had been approached by three adult males, one of whom asked to use the victim’s cell phone. After the victim gave his phone to this adult, all three walked away, having not returned the phone to the victim. The victim followed the three adults to a nearby parking garage, begging for his phone to be returned. As the adults entered a stairwell in the parking garage with the victim still following, the adults battered and stabbed the victim, causing significant injuries that were later determined not to be life threatening. The adults also stole the victim’s shoes and personal belongings before fleeing the area. The victim contacted the Concord Police Department and was transported to a nearby hospital.
Within a few hours, all three suspects were located by CPD officers and positively identified by the victim. Most of the victim’s personal property was recovered. Each suspect was charged with kidnapping, robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, and enhancements for participating in a street gang. All three suspects remain in county jail on nearly $300,000.00 bail.
As this investigation is ongoing, no additional information is being released at this time. CPD case #19-4869
Read MoreApparent suicide
By Jimmy Lee, Director of Public Affairs, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff
This morning (April 13, 2019) at about 3:31 A.M., Contra Costa County Deputy Sheriffs responded to the women’s holding area in Intake and found that a female inmate had apparently hanged herself inside the bathroom.
Medical staff at the jail responded immediately and began life saving measures. The fire department and an ambulance also responded.
The inmate was later pronounced deceased at the scene. The release of her identity is pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation into this death is ongoing. Per the in custody fatal incident protocol, the investigation is being conducted by the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Sheriff.
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By CHP-Contra Costa
Wednesday night, April 10, 2019 at about 9:01 pm, Contra Costa CHP was advised of a solo vehicle collision with a pedestrian on HWY-4 eastbound, just west of Loveridge Road in Pittsburg. Upon emergency personnel and CHP arrival, it was determined an adult male pedestrian (unknown identity and age) was struck by a vehicle within the #4 lane of the roadway and pronounced deceased. The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Office will be handling the release of identity of the deceased male once he has been officially identified.
A solo male driver of a White Nissan sedan was traveling eastbound on HWY-4 and approaching Loveridge Road, when the pedestrian, that was reported walking in the center divide ran across the roadway and directly in the Nissan’s path. The driver of the Nissan was unable to avoid the pedestrian in the roadway and struck him. Unfortunately, the pedestrian did not survive and was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the Nissan remained on scene and was cooperative throughout the investigation.
It is unclear if drugs or alcohol are a factor in this collision as it pertains to the pedestrian and is still under investigation. If anyone witnessed this collision or the events leading up to it, please contact Contra Costa CHP in Martinez, (925) 646-4980.
Read MoreCongressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) will host a pair of town halls to engage in a “Conversation on Race” on Tuesday, April 23rd and Saturday, April 27th. These town halls are the latest in a series of discussions on race hosted by Congressman DeSaulnier and are intended to facilitate more understanding, healing, and progress to help us move forward as a nation.
“A Conversation on Race” Town Halls
Tuesday, April 23rd
Special Guest: Congresswoman Karen Bass (CA-37), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and first African American woman Speaker of the California Assembly
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Diablo Valley College Cafeteria
321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
RSVP: https://desaulnier.house.gov/town-hall-rsvp
Saturday, April 27th
Hosted With: Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13)
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Black Repertory Group Theater
3201 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
RSVP: https://desaulnier.house.gov/town-hall-rsvp
These events are open to the public, press, and photographers.
Please RSVP at https://desaulnier.house.gov/town-hall-rsvp or by calling 925-933-2660. To request ADA accommodations or for more information, please contact Congressman DeSaulnier’s Walnut Creek or Richmond office.
Congressman DeSaulnier launched his first town hall of this series on February 3, 2018 and information on it can be found here.
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By Jimmy Lee, Director of Public Affairs, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff
This afternoon at about 12:26, Deputy Sheriffs were dispatched to a medical call with police needed at Anuta Park in Bay Point. A man was reported unconscious and not breathing.
Deputies and the fire department arrived and immediately began life saving measures. The man was later pronounced deceased. The victim is not being identified at this time.
Detectives from the Homicide Unit and the crime lab responded to the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with any information on this case is asked to contact the Office of the Sheriff at (925) 646-2441 or (925) 313-2600. For any tips, email: tips@so.cccounty.us or call (866) 846-3592 to leave an anonymous voice message.
Read MoreArrested for domestic violence by El Cerrito Police Friday night
By Jimmy Lee, Director of Public Affairs, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff
The investigation into yesterday’s in custody death is ongoing. Per the in custody fatal incident protocol, the investigation is being conducted by the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Sheriff.
The inmate is identified as 36-year old Maria Barraza of El Cerrito. She was arrested by the El Cerrito Police Department for domestic violence and booked into the Martinez Detention Facility at about 10:39 PM on April 12, 2019.
The next morning at about 3:31 A.M., Deputy Sheriffs responded to the women’s holding area in Intake and found that a female inmate, later identified as Barraza, had apparently hanged herself inside the bathroom
Medical staff at the jail responded immediately and began life saving measures. The fire department and an ambulance also responded. Barraza was pronounced deceased at the scene.
An autopsy is planned for tomorrow, Monday, April 15.
Read MoreEmergency personnel at The Jungle in Concord to treat customers affected by a pepper spray fight Saturday evening, April 13, 2019. Photo by Concord PD.
On Saturday, April 12, 2019 at 7:08 PM officers were sent to The Jungle (located in the Willows Shopping Center) for a report of a fight involving “5-10 young males and females”. Our Dispatch center then started receiving additional calls that pepper spray had also been used during the fight.
When we arrived, we learned that all of the involved parties in the fight had already left the scene. Approximately 25-30 customers (infants/minors and adults) came out after being exposed to the pepper spray, with some vomiting and complaining of difficulty breathing. Contra Costa Fire was immediately dispatched to check on the customers. Everyone affected at the scene was treated and released by medical personnel.
At this time we are still reviewing surveillance footage and talking to the patrons that were on scene. We do not have any suspect information to release at this time.
If you have any additional information about this altercation please contact our Dispatch Center at (925) 671-3241, or our anonymous tip line at (925) 603-5836.
Read MoreIdentified by caller as their father, stabbed family members with knife
On April 11, 2019 at approximately 2:34 AM, Richmond officers were dispatched to 930 Wilson Ave., on a report of a home invasion. The caller reported that suspect was their dad who had broken a window and entered the residence. The suspect was armed with a knife and trying to stab the family. The caller reported that the family was trapped inside the residence and was unable to exit.
Richmond officers arrived on scene and the shooting occurred after officers confronted the armed suspect at the rear patio door. Officers interrupted the suspect’s physical assault on a family member, then fired when the armed suspect ignored commands and advanced on them. The suspect was later pronounced deceased on scene.
Officers rescued an adult female suffering from a laceration to her stomach and a male juvenile suffering from a laceration to his face. No other family members were harmed during the incident. The family was taken to a local hospital where they are currently being treated for non-life threating injuries.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office as well as the Richmond Police Department are actively working this on-going investigation, according to the Contra Costa County Fatal Incident protocol. There was an active Domestic Violence restraining order against the decedent, who has prior DV contacts.
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West county will be opening its first warming center which will provide a space for unsheltered residents to have a warm space at night. The center will Be located at GRIP – Greater Richmond Interfaith Program.
While it isn’t a permanent solution to the great work that needs to be done to alleviate homelessness, it helps. If you know someone who needs help call 211.
Richmond has also started the Richmond-San Pablo CORE homeless outreach team to provide on the ground services to the unsheltered, including helping people get access to the warming center.
Read MoreFound with billy club, dagger, lock picks
By San Ramon Police Department
While you were sleeping….your San Ramon Police Officers were keeping you and your property safe.
Last night, Friday, April 12, 2019, an Officer stopped a car that had paper license plates covering the actual California DMV license plates. The driver (28-year-old Manteca resident, Troy Payton – no relation to the Herald publisher) was arrested for an outstanding warrant held by San Joaquin County.
The officer also found a billy club, a dagger, lock picks, and a modified screwdriver under the driver’s seat of the car, which led to add to additional charges. Just another excellent example of the work your San Ramon Police Department Officers do every night to keep the San Ramon Community safe.
Read MoreBy Concord Police Department
On April 11th, 2019 at 2:47 P.M., Concord Police officers responded to a reported stabbing of a fifteen-year-old juvenile subject on Salvio Street. Investigation revealed that the victim had been approached by three adult males, one of whom asked to use the victim’s cell phone. After the victim gave his phone to this adult, all three walked away, having not returned the phone to the victim. The victim followed the three adults to a nearby parking garage, begging for his phone to be returned. As the adults entered a stairwell in the parking garage with the victim still following, the adults battered and stabbed the victim, causing significant injuries that were later determined not to be life threatening. The adults also stole the victim’s shoes and personal belongings before fleeing the area. The victim contacted the Concord Police Department and was transported to a nearby hospital.
Within a few hours, all three suspects were located by CPD officers and positively identified by the victim. Most of the victim’s personal property was recovered. Each suspect was charged with kidnapping, robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, and enhancements for participating in a street gang. All three suspects remain in county jail on nearly $300,000.00 bail.
As this investigation is ongoing, no additional information is being released at this time. CPD case #19-4869
Read MoreApparent suicide
By Jimmy Lee, Director of Public Affairs, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff
This morning (April 13, 2019) at about 3:31 A.M., Contra Costa County Deputy Sheriffs responded to the women’s holding area in Intake and found that a female inmate had apparently hanged herself inside the bathroom.
Medical staff at the jail responded immediately and began life saving measures. The fire department and an ambulance also responded.
The inmate was later pronounced deceased at the scene. The release of her identity is pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation into this death is ongoing. Per the in custody fatal incident protocol, the investigation is being conducted by the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Sheriff.
Read MoreBy CHP-Contra Costa
Wednesday night, April 10, 2019 at about 9:01 pm, Contra Costa CHP was advised of a solo vehicle collision with a pedestrian on HWY-4 eastbound, just west of Loveridge Road in Pittsburg. Upon emergency personnel and CHP arrival, it was determined an adult male pedestrian (unknown identity and age) was struck by a vehicle within the #4 lane of the roadway and pronounced deceased. The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Office will be handling the release of identity of the deceased male once he has been officially identified.
A solo male driver of a White Nissan sedan was traveling eastbound on HWY-4 and approaching Loveridge Road, when the pedestrian, that was reported walking in the center divide ran across the roadway and directly in the Nissan’s path. The driver of the Nissan was unable to avoid the pedestrian in the roadway and struck him. Unfortunately, the pedestrian did not survive and was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the Nissan remained on scene and was cooperative throughout the investigation.
It is unclear if drugs or alcohol are a factor in this collision as it pertains to the pedestrian and is still under investigation. If anyone witnessed this collision or the events leading up to it, please contact Contra Costa CHP in Martinez, (925) 646-4980.
Read MoreCongressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) will host a pair of town halls to engage in a “Conversation on Race” on Tuesday, April 23rd and Saturday, April 27th. These town halls are the latest in a series of discussions on race hosted by Congressman DeSaulnier and are intended to facilitate more understanding, healing, and progress to help us move forward as a nation.
“A Conversation on Race” Town Halls
Tuesday, April 23rd
Special Guest: Congresswoman Karen Bass (CA-37), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and first African American woman Speaker of the California Assembly
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Diablo Valley College Cafeteria
321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
RSVP: https://desaulnier.house.gov/town-hall-rsvp
Saturday, April 27th
Hosted With: Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13)
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Black Repertory Group Theater
3201 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
RSVP: https://desaulnier.house.gov/town-hall-rsvp
These events are open to the public, press, and photographers.
Please RSVP at https://desaulnier.house.gov/town-hall-rsvp or by calling 925-933-2660. To request ADA accommodations or for more information, please contact Congressman DeSaulnier’s Walnut Creek or Richmond office.
Congressman DeSaulnier launched his first town hall of this series on February 3, 2018 and information on it can be found here.
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