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City of Brentwood, Police Department provide update on investigations regarding death of Yolanda Ramirez

January 7, 2026 By Publisher Leave a Comment

Photo source: Yolanda Bustos Ramirez’s obituary.

Plan to release body cam, dash cam video footage of officer involved incident

City council votes to defend lawsuit from family

“Justice for Yolanda Ramirez” Facebook Page created, family issues list of demands

By Melissa Ballesteros, Executive Assistant City Manager’s Office / City Council Office

BRENTWOOD, CA – The City of Brentwood and the Brentwood Police Department are providing an update regarding the ongoing investigations into the incident regarding the officer involved death of 72-year-old Yolanda Bustos Ramirez on Oct. 2, 2025.

On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at a legally noticed special Council meeting, Mayor Susannah Meyer reported that the City Council and the Brentwood Police Department remain fully committed to cooperating with the independent investigation being conducted by the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office. The investigation is independent, and it is essential that it be allowed to proceed thoroughly, objectively, and without interference. Out of respect for the integrity of the investigative process and for the Ramirez family, the City of Brentwood and the Brentwood Police Department will not speculate or comment on matters currently under review.

During the closed City Council session, the Brentwood City Council voted 4-0, with one council member absent, to authorize the City’s Legal Department to defend the lawsuit recently filed by the Ramirez family.

Police Chief’s Statement on Actions Taken and Cooperation with the District Attorney

Interim Police Chief Walter O’Grodnick stated, “On Thursday, October 2, 2025, I notified the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office that I formally invoked the County Law Enforcement Involved Fatal Incident Protocol. At the same time, I directed our Professional Standards Unit to initiate a separate administrative investigation focused on policy compliance and procedural review. That administrative investigation was later assigned to an independent third-party investigator to ensure independence and objectivity.

The District Attorney’s protocol team arrived the same day I initiated the protocol and were immediately provided with full access to relevant evidence, including:

911 recordings
Body-worn camera footage
In-car camera footage
Police reports and related documentation
Police vehicle involved in the incident

The Brentwood Police Department has fully cooperated with the District Attorney’s Office. We have not restricted or limited the DA’s access to any information the DA has requested. I want the Ramirez family and the community to know that I am fully committed to professionalism, accountability, objectivity, fairness, and adherence to the law and constitutional rights.”

Planned Release of Footage

Consistent with the City’s commitment to transparency, accountability and due process, and given the progress of the investigations, Mayor Meyer announced that the Brentwood City Council has directed staff to release footage of the police contact with Ms. Ramirez first to the Ramirez family and then to the public, no later than February 28, 2026.

The Brentwood City Council and the Brentwood Police Department appreciate the community’s patience and respect for the investigative process during this time.

Anyone with additional information or documentation related to this incident is asked to contact the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office, Bureau of Investigations at (925) 957-2200.

“Justice for Yolanda Ramirez” Facebook Page Created, Family Issues List of Demands

A Facebook page has been created entitled, “Justice for Yolanda Ramirez”. The description reads, “This is an open space where family, loved ones, and the community can share about Yolanda Ramirez. Please share any memories, updates about Yolanda Ramirez. Please use the Hashtag: #JusticeForYolanda or #JusticeForYolandaRamirez to help spread the word.”

A post on Nov. 21, 2025, shares the demands of the family. It reads, “Our family’s nightmare began when we learned from a neighbor that our beloved, Yolanda Ramirez, was taken to the hospital in an ambulance after being in the custody of the Brentwood Police Department in the morning of Friday September 26th. The nightmare became our reality on Friday October 3rd, when she passed in the hospital, because of the tragic and unnecessary actions of the Brentwood Police Department.

“Yolanda Ramirez, 72 years old, was the heart and soul of our family. She was a warm, kind, supportive and loving wife, mother/mother-in-law, grandmother, sister/sister-in-law, Tia, and friend. She would do anything for her family and friends, especially dropping anything she was doing to spend time with her grandchildren. She took great pride in helping others, as she was an avid blood donor. On the morning of Friday September 26th, she kissed and hugged her soulmate of 54 years for the last time as she went to pick up her brother to take him to the doctor. Her life was important, and she deserved to be treated with dignity and care, as any elderly adult, while in the custody of law enforcement. She had no previous trouble with law enforcement.

“Our family has many unanswered questions about the circumstances surrounding the events that contributed to her death. We were denied a copy of the police report because we are not involved in the incident. The only information we have come from several brave and outspoken neighbors that witnessed the police encounter. We fear for others in similar situations and demand a full, independent, and transparent investigation into what happened.

“We call on the Brentwood Police Department to provide immediate and complete answers to our family and the community.

“We are demanding:

Assurances that Officer PEACHMAN and the unidentified female officer have been removed from active duty pending the investigation.
Officer PEACHMAN to resign immediately from the police association president post. That position is for someone that displays true leadership, abides by the mission statement of the police department, and knows how to deal with the vulnerable population of our community, which he as obviously failed.
The immediate release of all relevant documents, incident reports, all video footage (including body cameras, dash cameras, and any videos obtained from neighbors), dispatch records/logs related to her time in custody.
An independent investigation by an outside agency that will remain impartial, transparent, and hold those of wrongdoing accountable!
Revaluation of the police policies and procedures of law enforcement interaction with nonviolent incidents pertaining to the vulnerable population in our community. It is obvious that training is needed for some law enforcement officials even if they have 10 years’ experience. Also, the department being very transparent with the public from the onset of such incidents to retain the community trust.

“Our family will not stop fighting for Justice for Yolanda. She was failed by a system that should have ‘protected and enhanced the quality of life through uncompromised dedication, professionalism, and integrity’ as stated in the mission statement of the Brentwood Police Department. We demand accountability and systemic change to ensure that no other family has to experience something similar and yet preventable. #JusticeForYolanda”

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.

CHP welcomes five officers to Contra Costa County

January 7, 2026 By Publisher Leave a Comment

Five new CHP officers have joined the force in Contra Costa County including (L-R) Anthony Manzo badge #24910, K. Wheeler #25019, Dylan Hoffman #24951, E. Rios #24994 and O. Karimi #24895. Photo: CHP Contra Costa

Graduates from final class of 2025 including valedictorian

By Allen D. Payton

A post on the CHP – Contra Costa Facebook page on Dec. 23, 2025, reads, “Please join us in welcoming five new officers to the CHP Contra Costa Area! These officers are members of Cadet Training Class III-25 and are beginning the next chapter of their careers as they start Field Training, gaining valuable knowledge and hands-on experience from their Field Training Officers.

We’re proud to have you and look forward to watching you grow, serve, and protect the Contra Costa area.”

The five graduated in the year’s final class on Dec. 5, 2025.

According to Synthia Ramirez of the CHP Office of Media Relations, “While at the CHP Academy, cadets have the option of requesting a news release/article in their hometowns. Only two of the five new officers at the CHP Contra Costa Area office wanted a news release.” They include Officers Dylan Hoffman and Anthony Martin Manzo, and according to CHP Contra Costa PIO Dan Gilmore, the other three new officers are K. Wheeler, E. Rios and O. Karimi.

New CHP Contra Costa Officer and Cadet Training Class III-25 Valedictorian Anthony Manzo. Photo: CHP

Officer Anthony Martin Manzo – Class Valedictorian

According to Jaime Coffee, CHP Director of Comm unications, Office of Media Relations, on Dec. 5, 2025, Anthony Manzo of Turlock, Calif. successfully completed cadet training at the CHP Academy and is assigned to duty at the CHP’s Contra Costa Area Office.

Officer Manzo graduated from John H. Pitman High School in 2022 and then attended Modesto Junior College. Before attending the CHP Academy, he worked as a sales apprentice at America’s Tire in Turlock. As a new CHP officer, he is eager to contribute to keeping California’s roads safe for all travelers. During graduation, he was named class Valedictorian for his outstanding academic performance at the academy.

New CHP Contra Costa Officer Dylan Hoffman. Photo: CHP

Officer Dylan Hoffman

Dylan Hoffman of Roseville, CA, has also successfully completed cadet training at the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Academy. He is assigned to duty at the CHP’s Contra Costa Area office.

Officer Hoffman graduated from Rocklin High School in 2022. Before attending the CHP Academy, he worked as a Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technician for Impact Air Solutions in Carmichael, Calif. He says he will miss the connections and stories shared with his classmates, as well as the motivation that came from early-morning physical training.

About the CHP Academy

At the CHP Academy, cadet training starts with nobility in policing, leadership, professionalism, ethics, and cultural diversity. Training also includes mental illness response and crisis intervention techniques. Cadet instruction covers patrol operations, crash investigation, first aid, and the arrest of suspected violators, including those who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The cadets also receive training in traffic control, report writing, recovery of stolen vehicles, assisting the motoring public, issuing citations, emergency scene management, and knowledge of various codes, including the Vehicle Code, Penal Code, and Health and Safety Code.

The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service and Security.

Ex-Danville biology teacher, San Ramon cheer coach from Concord gets prison for child exploitation

January 6, 2026 By Publisher Leave a Comment

Nicholas Brandon Moseby. Photo source: The Rob Harvey on Facebook

44-year-old Nicholas Brandon Moseby sentenced to the maximum 3 years, 8 months

Following arrest in September 2022, conviction last October and investigation by multi-agency task force

By Ted Asregadoo, PIO, Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office

Martinez, California – Former San Ramon Valley School District biology teacher and cheerleading coach Nicholas Brandon Moseby, 44, from Concord, was sentenced to state prison on December 31st, 2025, after being convicted of sexually abusing and exploiting minors.

Moseby was sentenced by the Honorable Joni T. Hiramoto to three years and 8 months in state prison — the maximum term of incarceration allowed by law — and ordered to register for life as a sex offender.

After the court proceedings, Moseby was remanded into custody to immediately serve his prison sentence.

The investigation into and eventual arrest of Moseby occurred on September 14th, 2022. That’s when the Contra Costa County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force served a search warrant at Moseby’s residence in Concord after receiving a report he had sent harmful material to a minor. The subsequent investigation determined Moseby had also unlawfully touched several different minors at schools he taught at, and during cheerleading training session in the San Ramon area.

After a five-week trial in September and October 2025, Moseby was found guilty of lewd acts with a child and sending harmful material to a minor, both felonies. Moseby was also convicted of two misdemeanors, sexual battery and annoying and molesting a minor.

“This sentencing marks the end of a three-year legal process and delivers long-awaited justice for the brave victims who came forward,” said Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton. “We hope this outcome brings them a measure of closure and affirms that their voices were heard.”

The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Jessica Murad with the Sexual Assault Unit for the District Attorney’s Office. The Contra Costa County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force led the investigation with significant assistance from the Danville Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations. The Task Force includes detectives and investigators from the police departments of Walnut Creek, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Brentwood, Pittsburg, San Ramon, Danville, Oakley and Moraga, as well as the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Secret Service, Homeland Security Investigations, and Inspectors from the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office.

Case No. 01-22-01583 | The People of the State of California v. Moseby, Nicholas Brandon

Police identify victim in Richmond IHOP restaurant homicide

January 6, 2026 By Publisher Leave a Comment

Romario Garcia in photos posted on his Facebook page on June 20, 2023, (left) and June 20, 2024 (right).

Person of interest who shot co-worker has also died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, not yet ID’d

By Allen D. Payton

On Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, Richmond Police Chief of Staff and Public Information Officer Lt. Donald Patchin reported that the victim in the homicide on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, “has been identified as Romario Rayo Garcia.”

Family members shared the name of the victim with KTVU-FOX2 which reported on Friday his age as 31 years old, and also reported the death of the 44-year-old male person of interest in the case. The two were coworkers at the I-HOP Restaurant in Richmond where the shooting occurred.

The following day, Dec. 30, as previously reported, while addressing an unrelated call for service in the parking lot of the San Pablo Police Department, SPPD officers were approached by an adult male subject – the person of interest in the Richmond shooting – who attempted to make contact with officers. Due to a language barrier, communication was limited. Following a brief interaction, the male subject walked away, and the officer resumed addressing the original call for service.

Shortly thereafter, officers heard a single gunshot near the Police Department parking lot. Officers immediately responded and located the male subject suffering from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officers rendered life-saving aid, and the male was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

However, Patchin added, “The suspect has not been identified. I am waiting for confirmation that next of kin has been notified from Alameda County.”

Please check back later for any updates to this report.

Contra Costa Supervisor’s son undergoes successful bone marrow stem cell transplant for aplastic anemia

January 3, 2026 By Publisher 2 Comments

Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia with his son, Chris at past Coastal Cleanup in Richmond, and with Chris’ mother Maria “Charo” Gioia at the Stanford Medical Center housing. Photos courtesy of John Gioia

Family members share of Chris Gioia’s health journey, call for donors

By Allen D. Payton

Last summer, Chris Gioia, the 33-year-old son of Contra Costa County District 1 Supervisor John Gioia, underwent a bone marrow stem cell transplant for his aplastic anemia and Gioia, Chris’s mother, Maria “Charo” Gioia, and her husband, Marc Joffe recently shared about his experience. Spanish-language television channel, Telemundo first reported about Chris’ health challenges and journey on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

In a Facebook post later that day, Supervisor Gioia wrote, “During Thanksgiving, I give thanks and express gratitude for the positive things in my life.

This year I am especially thankful for my son Chris’ health after his successful bone marrow stem cell transplant at Stanford Hospital to cure his rare life threatening autoimmune disease – Aplastic Anemia.

Thanks to Pilar Nino and Telemundo 48’s great TV story about my son’s recovery and publicizing the need for more stem cell donors. They interviewed Chris, his mom, me and a Contra Costa Health Doctor.

If you’re under 36 you can register to be a stem cell donor at nmdp.org and help save a life.”

Chris Gioia in hospital bed preparing for the transplant.

About Aplastic Anemia

According to the Mayo Clinic, “Aplastic anemia is a condition that happens when your bone marrow stops making enough new blood cells. The condition leaves you tired and more prone to infections and uncontrolled bleeding.

“A rare and serious condition, aplastic anemia can develop at any age. It can happen suddenly, or it can come on slowly and worsen over time. It can be mild or severe.

“Treatment for aplastic anemia might include medicines, blood transfusions or a stem cell transplant, also known as a bone marrow transplant.

Mom Shares Details of Successful Transplant

In an interview with the Herald, Charo Gioia shared more details about her son’s experience.

“The whole process began in early April, this year. Marc and I were in Europe, in Croatia. Chris was with his dad, John who called me and told me what happened,” she shared.

“He was diagnosed in April, and he was hospitalized at Kaiser in Oakland. He was there for almost two months,” Charo continued. “He stopped working, and basically all activities. He was receiving daily transfusions. Once his numbers related to platelets became higher than 10, the doctors felt he could go home until the bone marrow transplant. Chris went to his dad’s home.”

“In late July, Stanford Hospital called and said they were ready for the transplant. Chris was hospitalized again to receive chemo, radiation and other treatments to prepare for the transplant,” she explained. “He was in the hospital for about one month before and after the bone marrow transplant. The actual transplant was on August 5.”

“We were very lucky because then the doctors at Stanford wanted him to stay close to the hospital for two months and we were provided an apartment by Stanford across from the hospital,” Charo said. “I stayed with Christopher and my sister helped out.”

“His autoimmune system was down, he had to be isolated and have his meals prepared by someone else,” she shared. “Chris’s autoimmune system improved immediately after the transplant. He then stayed with me and Marc at our house for about a month. His numbers improved. His platelet count was at like 10. Right now, they’re at 140. So, it’s a huge jump.”

Donor from Germany, Amazing News

“He received new stem cells from a donor in Germany. She’s 24 and that’s all we know,” Charo stated.

But first, Chris received some amazing news.

“This is very important. Stanford has a worldwide bank of donors. They go all over the world,” she explained. “Chris received a letter telling him that his match was his own stem cells from a donation he made 10 years ago while in college. But they wouldn’t work. I was not a match, his dad was not a match, nor his sister.”

“The donor from Germany, a young lady took a lot of tests to make sure that she’s very healthy inside and out,” Charo continued. “They took the mother cells from her bone marrow. They have to be taken from Germany all the way to Stanford within 48 hours after they’re extracted. The blood had to be fresh.”

“After a year, the hospital can contact her and ask her if she wants contact with us to say, ‘thank you’ and have an exchange. She can either accept or decline,” Charo stated. “She does not get any compensation as it’s against the law. But she gets her expenses covered.”

Chris with dad, John after the transplant and standing next to his list of treatments two weeks after the procedure.

Greater Need for Donations from African Americans, Asians and Latinos

“The donors, if you are white, you have a much higher percent of finding a match,” she said. “But if you’re African American, Asian or Latino the numbers go down because people don’t donate. Either they’re not aware or don’t donate enough. So, they’re pushing for people in those communities to donate.”

“Doctors mentioned a possible fear,” as the reason for the lack of donations, Charo explained. “But nothing is going to be cut from your body. This is not an organ donation. It’s a blood donation.”

“For Chris’ aplastic anemia, which is not cancer but a blood disease, the lady had to go through total anesthesia. They had to inject a needle into her bone to extract the bone marrow. There was some pain after,” she shared. “For other cancers, the donor doesn’t have to go through that. It would be a regular blood donation. The donor can always say, ‘no’. It’s all voluntary, of course.”

“We are forever thankful to that young woman, because she’s a total stranger. An angel,” Charo exclaimed. “For aplastic anemia, if Chris chose not to have the transplant, he would have had to stay in doors for the rest of his life and go have transfusions.”

“Eleanor Roosevelt died of the same disease. This one is a miracle story,” she added

Chris with dad, John and sister, Emilia Gioia in San Francisco for Father’s Day 2024.

Stepdad Shares

Joffe posted on Facebook a link to the Telemundo report on Nov. 29 and wrote, “My stepson Chris is recovering nicely from a bone marrow transplant he received in August. In this Spanish language news story he and my wife Maria Iberico Gioia discuss the experience and thank the as-yet anonymous donor. She’ll have the option of making herself known to us one year after the transplant.

Earlier this year, Chris’ blood counts suddenly fell to near zero due to a case of aplastic anemia, a rare condition in which the patient’s bone marrow stops producing platelets as well as red and white blood cells.

He got great care at Stanford Medical Center and benefited from the advocacy and support provided by his mom, aunt, and his dad, John Gioia who arranged for this story to appear on Telemundo.

If you’re between 18 and 35 and want the chance to be someone else’s hero, please join the bone marrow donor registry: https://www.nmdp.org/get-involved/join-the-registry

County Health Now Partners with NMDP

“The Contra Costa County Health Department has now formed a partnership with NMDP and is hosting events to get donors,” Supervisor Gioia added.

About NMDP, formerly National Marrow Donor Program

NMDP is a global nonprofit leader in cell therapy, helping find cures and save lives for patients with blood cancers and disorders. Since our founding in 1987, the world has evolved—and so have we. Throughout the years, we’ve been known by many names, including the National Marrow Donor Program® and Be The Match®. In early 2024, we changed our name to NMDP^SM—a single, modernized brand that’s flexible enough to meet our ambitious future.

Measles case confirmed in Contra Costa County

January 3, 2026 By Publisher Leave a Comment

Possible exposure in Walnut Creek Dec. 17-19, 23, 24 or Lafayette Dec. 21

By Contra Costa Health

Contra Costa Health (CCH) is notifying the public of a confirmed case of measles in the county, identified on Dec. 24, 2025. The individual was contagious in public between Dec. 17 and Dec. 24, and people may have been exposed at the locations listed below.

Locations of potential measles exposure:

Dec. 17 or Dec. 19: Anthropologie, 1149 South Main St., Walnut Creek
Dec. 18: Macy’s, 1320 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek; ALO, 1292 Broadway Plaza, Suite 1106, Walnut Creek; Apple Store, 1200 South Main St., Walnut Creek
Dec. 21: STAT Med, 3799 Mount Diablo Blvd. #100, Lafayette
Dec. 23-24: Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Emergency Department, 1425 South Main St., Walnut Creek

People who were at these locations during the dates listed above may be at risk of developing measles, especially if unvaccinated, pregnant or immunocompromised. Measles can develop seven to 21 days after exposure. If you were at these locations during these times, you should confirm with your healthcare provider that you have been fully vaccinated against measles or have had measles infection in the past.

If symptoms develop, stay home and call your healthcare provider immediately before seeking care so they are prepared to take care of you. Those who have been symptom free for more than 21 days after being exposed are no longer at risk for developing measles.

A large majority of Contra Costa County residents are fully vaccinated against measles and have lifetime protection against infection. CCH encourages all eligible unvaccinated residents to get immunized against measles with two doses of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine to ensure their protection.
Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus that can linger in the air or on surfaces for over an hour after the contagious individual leaves an area. This makes it even easier to spread to those who do not have protection. Also, a person can spread the virus to others even before they develop symptoms. Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and a rash that spreads over the body.
Although the risk of contracting measles is low for those who are fully vaccinated, members of the public should be aware of the situation and watch for symptoms.

CCH is conducting contact tracing and notifying local healthcare providers to be vigilant for possible measles cases. CCH continues to monitor the situation and will provide updates if more information becomes available.

More information about measles can be found on our website.

20-year-old Richmond man arrested for kidnapping, sexually assaulting Porterville girl

January 2, 2026 By Publisher Leave a Comment

Human trafficking suspect Mario Anthony Godinez of Richmond and the agencies that assisted in his arrest Dec. 31, 2025. Photo: Porterville PD

Human trafficker behind bars; committed felony while released on bail

Contra Costa Sheriff’s & DA’s Offices, Richmond & Benicia PD’s assist in operation

By Porterville Police Department

Incident: Meeting with a minor for the purpose of committing a lewd or sexual act, Kidnapping, Committing a Felony While Released on Bail

The Porterville Police Department is investigating a human trafficking case that resulted in the arrest of a Richmond man following a multi-agency operation.

On December 29, 2025, a female victim reported being contacted by an adult male through the social media platform Snapchat. Investigators identified the suspect as Mario Anthony Godinez (20, born 7/1/2005) of Richmond, California. Detectives determined Godinez arranged to meet the victim in Porterville, CA and subsequently transported her to his residence in Richmond, where she remained for several days before being returned to Porterville.

During the investigation, detectives learned Godinez had previously been arrested on multiple human trafficking-related charges and was on court-ordered supervision at the time of this incident.

On December 31, 2025, detectives served an arrest warrant and search warrant at Godinez’s residence in the 3400 block of Richmond Parkway in Richmond, California. The operation was conducted with assistance from the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office, Richmond Police Department and Benicia Police Department. Godinez was taken into custody without incident.

Godinez was booked into the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office South County Detention Facility and is being held without bail. The case has been forwarded to the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office for review.

Evidence recovered during the search indicates there may be additional victims of Human Trafficking connected to this investigation.

According to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office, Godinez is Black and his next court date is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 5 at 1:30 P.M.

According to recentlybooked.com, he is five-feet, eight inches tall, 140-pounds and was also arrested on May 26, 2025, in Solano County on a Benicia felony case.

This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact Det. Madrigal or Sgt. Stark with the Porterville Police Department at (559) 782-7400, through the department’s Facebook or Instagram pages, or submit information anonymously.

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.

Two shot, killed in Concord during family disturbance

December 31, 2025 By Publisher 1 Comment

By Concord Police Department

CONCORD, CA – This morning, at approximately 7:00 a.m., Concord Police Department officers responded to a 911 call reporting a family disturbance in the 3900 block of Walnut Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located two individuals who were deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. A third individual at the residence was detained and subsequently arrested in connection with the incident.

There are no outstanding suspects and there is no active threat to the community. CPD detectives responded and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact CPD Major Crimes Unit Detective Luciano at (925) 603-5831.

San Pablo man shoots himself, is person-of-interest in Richmond homicide

December 31, 2025 By Publisher 2 Comments

Coworker of victim killed the day before

By Peggy ChouSan, PIO, Pablo Police Department

San Pablo, CA – On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at approximately 5:29 p.m., while addressing an unrelated call for service in the parking lot of the San Pablo Police Department, SPPD officers were approached by an adult male subject who attempted to make contact with officers. Due to a language barrier, communication was limited. Following a brief interaction, the male subject walked away, and the officer resumed addressing the original call for service.

During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the male subject (44-year-old, San Pablo resident) is a person-of-interest in a homicide investigation which occurred in the City of Richmond on December 29, 2025. Following the shooting incident on 12/30/2025, Richmond PD Detectives responded to the San Pablo Police Department to process the scene and assume their investigation.

This incident remains an active investigation, and limited further information is available at this time. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the San Pablo Police Department at (510) 215-3150.

Police investigate Richmond homicide, possible shooting

December 31, 2025 By Publisher 2 Comments

Victim’s coworker shoots himself in San Pablo following day

By Lt. Donald Patchin, Richmond Police Department

Richmond, CA — On December 29, 2025, at approximately 1:43 p.m., Richmond Police Department (RPD) officers responded to assist the Richmond Fire Department (RFD) at a business located in the 3400 block of Klose Way, Hilltop Mall area, for what was initially reported as a medical call.

The victim, who had been alone, was discovered unconscious by coworkers with an apparent head injury. This prompted a call for medical assistance. Upon arrival, RFD personnel determined the victim’s injuries did not appear to be accidental and requested police respond. Emergency medical personnel immediately rendered first aid and life-saving measures; however, the victim succumbed to their injuries at the scene.

A preliminary investigation revealed evidence leading officers to believe the victim may have been shot. Richmond Police Department Homicide Detectives responded and assumed the investigation. Through diligent investigative efforts, detectives identified a person of interest in this homicide.

The person of interest, who is not being identified at this time, is a coworker of the victim and a resident of San Pablo. Detectives obtained a warrant for the individual’s arrest and were actively attempting to locate him.

On the evening of 12/30/25, the person of interest, an adult male, arrived at the San Pablo Police Department and attempted to make contact with SPPD officers before walking away. Shortly thereafter, SPPD officers heard a single gunshot and located the subject nearby, suffering from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Please refer to the press release issued by the San Pablo Police Department for additional information regarding that incident.

This homicide investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact Homicide Detective Marecek at (510) 621-1835. RICHMOND POLICE CASE 25-12467