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Richmond Firefighters and Police to hold Toy Program Benefit Raffle Dec. 13

December 10, 2025 By Publisher Leave a Comment

Gift Giveaway Dec. 20

By The Richmond Fire & Police Toy Program

Each year, Richmond Firefighters and Police Officers come together to bring holiday cheer to families in need through the annual Toy Program. This special event helps ensure that every child can experience the joy of the season.

The joy of watching kids opening their presents is something most parents look forward to at Christmas.  Sadly, some families don’t get to see that joy because they can’t afford presents or even a nice meal.

West County families need your help. Many families struggle to make ends meet during the holidays. You can help a family having tough times. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation.

This Saturday, Dec. 13, a Benefit Raffle will be held at St. David of Wales Catholic School, located at 871 Sonoma Street, Richmond to support the Program. We will have food, games and more. Please bring new, unwrapped gifts.

The gift giveaway will take place on Dec. 20th at DeJean Middle School at 3400 MacDonald Avenue in Richmond, beginning at 9:00 a.m. (Sign-ups to receive gifts have already ended).

About The Richmond Fire and Police Toy Program  

In 1989, Richmond firefighter Rod Woods (now retired) saw the need in the community and organized a small local toy drive to help families in need.  At the same time and separately, the Richmond Police Department also saw the need in the community, only their focus was on providing families with food for that special meal and beyond.

After many years of growing their separate programs and having outgrown the space at the Booker T. Anderson Community Center where the event took place, Fire and Police decided to unite as one entity and file for non-profit status so they could get corporate sponsors to help more families.  Chevron Fire stepped up and continues their support.  El Cerrito Fire also joined for a time.

The E.M. Downer YMCA stepped up to offer a larger space in their gym, as well as providing support for the sign-ups, administrative support and smiles all around.  The program went from serving over 500 families with toys and food to over 1,500 with the addition of a chance to win a donated bicycle.

Corporate sponsors such as Chevron, Mechanics Bank, Richmond Sanitary, Richmond Rotary, Sims Metal, Costco, the Courtyard by Marriott and many others stepped up to the plate to offer not only money, but volunteers who helped with toy bagging, food bagging and at the event itself, handing out bags, helping to carry bags, handling the bike giveaway and much more.  There were bikes to build, trucks to drive to pick up toys, bikes, food and chicken.  Fire and Police, along with community volunteers, came together to make it happen.  The Richmond Police Explorers helped with the logistics and keeping the lines in order, and also with assisting those needing help carrying the bags of toys and food.

Rod Woods was the heart and soul of the program.  His outgoing personality, ability to talk people into giving support in many forms is sorely missed.

For more information or to make a donation visit https://richmondfireandpolicetoyprogram.com, call 510-375-3477 or email info@richmondfireandpolicetoyprogram.com.

Filed Under: Children & Families, Fire, Holiday, Police, West County

Police seek suspects in Brentwood veterinarian hospital burglary

December 10, 2025 By Publisher Leave a Comment

By Brentwood Police Department

On Saturday, December 6, 2025, at around 8:09 a.m., Brentwood officers were dispatched to a veterinarian hospital located on the 1200 block of Central Blvd. for a report of the business possibly being burglarized.

When officers arrived on scene they observed one of the glass doors to the business had been shattered. Officers checked the business and did not locate any suspects inside.

During the initial investigation, it was determined, based on surveillance footage, that on December 6, 2025, shortly after 6:00 a.m., two suspects broke the glass door to gain access to the business. While in the business the suspects, both wearing masks attempted to gain access to the cash register but were unsuccessful. The suspects then took specially made bags containing urns with pet ashes. The two suspects then exited the business a few minutes later through the same broken glass door and left the area by unknown means.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with any information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact the Brentwood Police Department at 925-809-7911. Callers may remain anonymous.

Filed Under: Animals & Pets, Business, Crime, East County, News, Police

Police departments warn community about series of East County residential burglaries

December 10, 2025 By Publisher Leave a Comment

Many by groups of juveniles

By Pittsburg Police Department

Community Advisement:

We’d like to remind everyone to keep doors locked and windows secured, especially overnight.
Detectives are currently looking into a series of residential burglaries that have occurred in Pittsburg, Antioch, Oakley, and Brentwood. In many of these incidents, groups of juveniles have entered through unlocked doors, sliding glass doors, or unsecured windows – sometimes by removing window screens. They appear to be looking primarily for vehicle keys, which has unfortunately led to several stolen vehicles.

To help keep your home and property safe, please consider placing your vehicle keys in a secure, less visible area inside your residence rather than near entryways, kitchen counters, or tables.

Our police departments are actively investigating these cases working with the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office. In the meantime, a few simple preventions steps can go a long way in helping protect our community.

Thank you for your cooperation, and please stay safe.

Filed Under: Crime, East County, News, Police

Police investigate suspicious death in Hercules

December 8, 2025 By Publisher Leave a Comment

By Allen D. Payton

In a Facebook post on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, the Hercules Police Department announced they were actively investigating a suspicious death that occurred on Spinel Court, and while the investigation was ongoing, they reassured the public that there was no threat to community members at the time.

Officers and Detectives were on scene and conducted a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident.

Later in the day, the Hercules PD posted, “We have successfully completed our investigation and are no longer asking community members to avoid the area. We would like to thank everyone for their cooperation during this incident and would like to once again, assure community members there is no danger or threat from this incident.”

Anyone who may have seen or heard anything, or who has information that could assist investigators, is urged to contact Detective Sgt. Tafesse at 510-799-8271 or etafesse@herculesca.gov.

Filed Under: Crime, News, Police, West County

Hercules Police Department awarded $75,000 STEP grant from state Office of Traffic Safety

December 7, 2025 By Publisher Leave a Comment

For Selective Traffic Enforcement Program

By City of Hercules

At the Nov. 12 City Council meeting, the Hercules Police Department accepted a $75,000 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). This funding will support traffic enforcement efforts that reduce impaired driving and other primary collision factors.

“This grant serves our commitment to keeping Hercules’ drivers and pedestrians safe,” said Police Chief Joseph Vasquez. “With this funding, we are able to further educate our community on safe driving practices and enforce regulations on speeding and impaired driving.”

According to the staff report for the agenda item, “The grant will allow the City to focus on a comprehensive approach to enforce, educate, and encourage compliance with seatbelt use, impaired driving, speed limit, and other traffic laws. Education and enforcement are two very important components of collision reduction. The acceptance of the grant will allow the Hercules Police Department to bolster its enforcement and education efforts in the aforementioned areas of concern.”

The STEP grant will enhance the City’s ongoing efforts to improve roadway safety by focusing on critical enforcement areas such as impaired driving, distracted driving, pedestrian safety and seatbelt and speed laws while also supporting community education initiatives that encourage safe driving behaviors. The funding will allow the Hercules Police Department to perform overtime operations for DUI checkpoints, saturation patrols and traffic enforcement operations linked to distracted and impaired driving.

Hercules has previously used STEP grant funding to purchase electronic citation writers, collision-investigation software and a speed trailer with a digital message board for special events, road closures and speed deterrence. This new funding will allow the Hercules Police Department to continue strengthening its enforcement and education efforts.

Filed Under: Finances, News, Police, Transportation, West County

Pleasanton man faces murder charge in San Ramon fatal DUI-related crash

December 4, 2025 By Publisher Leave a Comment

Traveling 120-150 MPH; held on $1.2 million bail; claimed life of Castro Valley woman

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

Martinez, California – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office has charged a Pleasanton man with murder in a DUI-related crash in San Ramon.

27-year-old Badal Devendra Dholaria was arraigned today, December 4th at 1:30 pm in Martinez on a five-count felony complaint. In addition to the murder charge [PC 187(a)] that led to the death of a 41-year-old Castro Valley woman, Dholaria is being charged with two counts of driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage causing injury, and two counts of driving with a .08% blood alcohol content causing injury [VC23153(a) and VC23153(b)]. The DUI-related offenses each come with enhancements alleging great bodily injury both to the woman and a 40-year-old man – also from Castro Valley. (See related article)

On December 3, 2025, the San Ramon Police Department presented its findings to the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office. Following their review, Dholaria was charged with one count of second-degree murder, and four counts of felony DUI. His bail has been set at $1.2 million, and he remains in custody at the Martinez Detention Facility.

District Attorney Diana Becton said, “I want to be clear: every DUI-related incident represents a choice — a choice that can kill. If you’re impaired, don’t drive. Every time you get behind the wheel under the influence, you’re gambling with lives. Whether it’s alcohol, marijuana, prescription medications, or illegal drugs, any substance that impairs your ability to operate a vehicle safely makes you a danger on our roads.”

Case No 01-25-04261| The People of the State of California v. Badal Devendra Dholaria

According to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, the five-feet, three-inch tall Dholaria’s is being held in the West County Detention Facility and his bail was increased from $300,000 to now $1.2 million.

According to localcrimenews.com, he was also arrested by Concord Police on Nov 16, 2025, for resisting, obstructing or delaying and evading a peace officer.

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.

Filed Under: Crime, District Attorney, News, Police, San Ramon Valley

Brentwood traffic stop leads to arrest of Pittsburg woman with firearm, drugs, fake ID

December 3, 2025 By Publisher 2 Comments

Gun, drugs and Ziploc baggies shaped and printed like $20 bills confiscated during arrest. Photo: Brentwood PD

Georgia Lee Malone held on $220,000 bail; third arrest this year

By Brentwood Police Department

Early Tuesday morning, Dec. 2, 2025, a Brentwood Police Officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Lone Tree Way and Shady Willow Lane for a vehicle code violation. During the contact, the driver, identified as 49-year-old Georgia Lee Malone (born 7/23/1976) was found to be a convicted felon in possession of a loaded firearm, drugs, a scale, multiple Ziploc baggies shaped and printed like dollar bills, and a fake ID.

Malone was arrested and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

We remain committed to keeping our community safe, and proactive enforcement like this helps prevent dangerous situations before they occur.

According to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, the five-foot, three-inch tall, 220-pound Malone is now being held in the West County Detention Facility on $220,000 bail.

According to localcrimenews.com, Malone is Black and from Pittsburg and was previously arrested four times, including twice more this year, by Contra Costa CHP, Pleasant Hill Antioch Police Departments for petty theft: retail merchandise, receiving known stolen property over $200, possession of narcotic controlled substance, DUI alcohol/drugs, DUI with blood alcohol content level great than .08, and failure to appear on misdemeanor charge.

Allen D. Payton contributed to this article.

Filed Under: Crime, East County, News, Police

Former Antioch cop sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for conspiring to violate civil rights, distribute steroids, and obstructing justice

December 2, 2025 By Publisher Leave a Comment

Former Antioch Police Officer Devon Wenger rookie photo (center), Instagram photo (left) and character portraying him in a video on Instagram (right).

Devon Wenger claims he was framed, retaliated against as a whistleblower, suing police department; posts animated video on Instagram to offer his side of the story

By Michele Lo, PIO, U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District of California

OAKLAND – Former Antioch police officer Devon Christopher Wenger was sentenced today to seven-and-a-half years in federal prison for conspiring to injure, oppress, threaten, or intimidate residents of Antioch through the use of unreasonable force, conspiring to distribute anabolic steroids, and obstructing justice.  Senior U.S. District Judge Jeffrey S. White handed down the sentence.

Wenger, 33, formerly of Oakley, California, was indicted in two separate cases.  In April 2025, following a three-day trial, a federal jury convicted Wenger on one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute anabolic steroids and one count of obstruction of justice.  In September 2025, following a seven-day trial, a jury convicted Wenger of conspiracy against rights.  Wenger was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals in September 2025 and has remained in federal custody since then.

“Devon Wenger and his co-conspirators believed the badges they wore gave them a license to break the law. They were wrong. Today, the court held Mr. Wenger accountable for his betrayal of the public trust placed in him,” said United States Attorney Craig H. Missakian.

“Devon Wenger’s sentencing marks another significant step in a multi-year effort to uncover and confront corruption within the Antioch and Pittsburg police departments.  His conviction, along with the earlier convictions in this case, underscores that no one is above the law.  The FBI and our partners are committed to holding those who violate the civil rights of others and betray the public’s trust accountable,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Agustin Lopez.

According to court documents and the evidence presented at the September 2025 trial, Wenger and two other Antioch Police Department officers, Morteza Amiri and Eric Rombough, conspired with each other and others about using excessive force against individuals in and around Antioch.  The uses and intended uses of excessive force included deployment of a police K9, deployment of a 40mm “less lethal” launcher, and other unnecessary violence.  The evidence showed that Wenger and others deployed uses of force as punishment to subjects beyond any punishment appropriately imposed by the criminal justice system.  Wenger also withheld details about uses of excessive force from police reports and other official documents.

Wenger, Amiri, and or Rombough engaged in numerous communications in furtherance of the conspiracy, including an April 2019 communication in which Wenger sent a photo and booking information for a suspect to Amiri and Rombough and requested that they “[p]lease find this guy[] and f— him in the a–.”  Rombough responded “Deal,” and Amiri responded “ill bite em.”

Later in 2019, Wenger broke the arm of a young female shoplifting suspect, then pushed her sister to the ground, handcuffed the sister, picked the sister up and grabbed her neck, and smashed the sister’s face into the side of the patrol car, as captured on video.  However, Wenger wrote in his police report that as he was escorting the sister to a patrol car, she attempted to pull away from him and that as a result of her actions she “subsequently fell onto the side of the patrol vehicle.”

In August 2020, after Amiri deployed his K9 to apprehend a suspect in Pittsburg, California, with Wenger, he wrote to Wenger “if pitt didn’t have all those body cams and that was us… we would have f—ed him up more. he didn’t get what he deserved.”  Wenger responded, “I agree.  That’s why I don’t like body cams.”  The next night, Wenger wrote to Amiri, “We need to get into something tonight bro!!  Lets go 3 nights in a row dog bite!!!”  Amiri and Wenger exchanged additional messages and bloodied photographs after engaging with another suspect that night, and following Amiri’s deployment of his K9 to bite a suspect in a homeless encampment the subsequent evening.  At the end of the week, Amiri wrote to Wenger, “let’s f— some people up next work week,” to which Wenger agreed.

According to court documents and evidence presented at the April 2025 trial, in February 2022, Wenger set up the sale of anabolic steroids, a Schedule III controlled substance, between Daniel Harris, who was at the time also an Antioch Police Department officer, and a third individual.  Law enforcement officials seized the package of anabolic steroids destined for Harris before they arrived, although Wenger continued to communicate with Harris about supplying the third individual with anabolic steroids, including offering to give this individual some of Wenger’s own while they waited for the delayed package.

On March 23, 2022, at 8:03 a.m., the FBI began calling and sending text messages to Wenger telling him that they were outside of his residence with a warrant.  It was not until 9:00 a.m. that Wenger appeared for the FBI to seize Wenger’s cellular phone. Later forensic examination of that device showed that specific entries related to the anabolic steroid distribution conspiracy had been deleted.

In addition to the prison term, Judge White also sentenced the defendant to a three-year period of supervised release.  A hearing to determine the amounts of restitution owed to victims is scheduled for January 27, 2026.

The case is being prosecuted by the National Security & Special Prosecutions Section and the Oakland Branch of the United States Attorney’s Office.  This prosecution is the result of an investigation by the FBI and the Office of the Contra Costa County District Attorney.

Wenger Claims He Was Framed, Retaliated Against as a Whistleblower

As previously reported by the Herald, following his conviction in April this year, the former Antioch officer shared, “I never have had anything to do with steroids. Never took them, never possessed them, and sure as heck never conspired to distribute them. I took PEPTIDES, gonadorelin to be specific. It’s legal and NOT a steroid. I took the peptides to recover from COVID, COVID almost killed me and had me in a hospital bed and left my body in shambles. I still feel the effects of it to this day and will never fully recover. The FBI even seized gonadorelin and numerous other peptides failed to disclose that.”

Further, he claimed earlier this year he’s a whistleblower being framed.

“I am innocent. I am a whistleblower facing a whistleblower retaliation prosecution to silence me. I am being framed on fabricated and tampered evidence. Yes, the FBI and the US Attorneys on this case have fabricated and tampered with evidence, in addition to misrepresenting evidence and even lying to the court, and the public. They have…gone so far as to manipulate and suppress the documents that prove this (including exculpatory evidence) in the metadata data of their own discovery documents in order to push their false narrative. The truth will surface. That’s all I can say.”

“In addition to this we have filed a civil lawsuit against APD which outlines everything they put me through which led to these bogus charges against me,” Wenger added.

(See related articles here and here)

Two-Part Report Series Supports Wenger’s Claims

In addition, a two-part series, by The Current Report, provides additional details from Wenger’s perspective which claims he “exposed misconduct inside his department in 2021.” The articles include several court and legal documents to support the former officer’s claims. See Part 1 entitled, “The Digital Frame-Up: How the FBI and Contra Costa DA Turned a Police Whistleblower into a Federal Target” and Part 2 entitled, “The Retaliation of Officer Devon Wenger: Inside Antioch PD’s Cross-Agency Cover-Up – The ‘Good Ole Boy Club’ Part 2.”

Instagram Video Posts, Tags Federal Officials

Wenger posted videos on Instagram, including an animated video using an account entitled, “Thepolicewhistleblower” on August 7, 2025, explaining his claims  against the Antioch PD, Contra Costa DA’s Office and the FBI. The account description reads, “I am a police whistleblower facing a retaliatory prosecution for upholding my oath and standing up against both federal and local LEO corruption in CA.”

In the post Wenger wrote, “This is the unfortunate reality of what happens to police officers who break the ‘blue wall of silence’ and blow the whistle on corruption. I upheld my oath and did what was right, and now I am being retaliated against, silenced, and framed by the same system I once defended with my life. I WILL NOT STOP until the TRUTH is exposed. Rest assured, the truth always comes to light, and I will NEVER compromise my integrity nor my oath, not even in the face of impossible odds. I WILL NEVER QUIT.”

Three weeks later he tagged several federal officials including President Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, Deputy Director Dan Bongino and U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley and posted the following:

“So, are you guys going to look into this or are you going to allow your low level FBI agents work with local police to fabricate evidence against a police whistleblower? I don’t know how many times I have reached out to each of you with no answer nor even an acknowledgment. This is a horrific constitutional violation and as severe deprivation of rights against a police whistleblower. I upheld my oath and stood up to corruption, it has cost me everything and now I’m deprived of my whistleblower protections rights and my very constitutional rights this country was founded on. Get it together and stop covering for criminals hiding behind badges in your organization.”

On a different Instagram account, which can no longer be located, Wenger posted a video of himself and linked to the two articles by The Current Report.

Charges Part of Broader Investigation of Antioch, Pittsburg Police

The charges against Wenger were brought as part of an investigation into the Antioch and Pittsburg police departments that resulted in multiple federal charges against 10 current and former officers and employees of these two police departments for various crimes ranging from the use of excessive force to fraud.  The status of these cases, all of which are before Senior U.S. District Judge Jeffrey S. White, is below:

 

Case Name and Number Statute(s) Defendant

(Bold: multiple case numbers)

Status
Fraud

23-cr-00264

18 U.S.C. §§ 1349 (Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud; 1343 (Wire Fraud) Patrick Berhan Sentenced to 30 months custody, 2 years supervised release concurrent with 24-cr-157 on 9/5/24
Morteza Amiri Sentenced to 84 months custody, 3 years supervised release concurrent with 23-cr-269 on 6/24/25
Amanda Theodosy a/k/a Nash Sentenced to 3 months custody, 3 years supervised release 11/15/24
Samantha Peterson Sentenced to time served, 3 years supervised release 4/24/24
Ernesto Mejia-Orozco Sentenced to 3 months custody, 3 years supervised release on 9/19/24
Brauli Jalapa Rodriguez Sentenced to 3 months custody, 3 years supervised release on 10/25/24
Obstruction

23-cr-00267

18 U.S.C. §§ 1519 (Destruction, Alteration, and Falsification of Records in Federal Investigations); 1512(c)(2) (Obstruction of Official Proceedings); 242 (Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law) Timothy Manly Williams Pleaded guilty 11/28/23, sentencing set for 1/13/2026
Steroid Distribution

23-cr-00268

21 U.S.C. §§ 846 (Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with Intent to Distribute Anabolic Steroids), 841(a)(1), and (b)(1)(E)(i) (Possession with Intent to Distribute Anabolic Steroids) Daniel Harris Pleaded guilty 9/17/24, sentencing set for 1/13/2026
21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(a)(1), and (b)(1)(E)(i) (Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with Intent to Distribute Anabolic Steroids);

18 U.S.C. § 1519 (Destruction, Alteration, and Falsification of Records in Federal Investigations)

Devon Wenger Sentenced to 90 months custody, 3 years supervised release on 12/2/2025
Civil Rights

23-cr-00269

18 U.S.C. §§ 241 (Conspiracy Against Rights), 242 (Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law); § 1519 (Destruction, Alteration, and Falsification of Records in Federal Investigations) Morteza Amiri Sentenced to 84 months custody, 3 years supervised release concurrent with 23-cr-264 on 6/24/25
18 U.S.C. §§ 241 (Conspiracy Against Rights), 242 (Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law) Eric Rombough Pleaded guilty 1/14/25, sentencing set for 1/13/2026
18 U.S.C. §§ 241 (Conspiracy Against Rights), 242 (Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law) Devon Wenger Sentenced to 90 months custody, 3 years supervised release on 12/2/2025
Steroid Distribution

24-cr-00157

21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(E)(i) (Possession with Intent to Distribute Anabolic Steroids) Patrick Berhan Sentenced to 30 months custody, 2 years supervised release concurrent with 23-cr-264 on 9/5/24
Bank fraud

24-cr-00502

18 U.S.C. § 1344(1), (2) (Bank fraud) Daniel Harris Pleaded guilty 9/17/24, sentencing set for 1/13/2026

Further Information: Case Nos. 23-cr-0268 JSW; 23-cr-0269 JSW

Electronic court filings and further procedural and docket information are available at https://ecf.cand.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/login.pl. Judges’ calendars with schedules for upcoming court hearings can be viewed on the court’s website at www.cand.uscourts.gov.

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.

 

Filed Under: Crime, DOJ, East County, Legal, News, Police, U S Attorney

Pleasanton man arrested for fatal DUI collision in San Ramon

November 30, 2025 By Publisher 1 Comment

Claims life of 41-year-old Castro Valley woman

Suspect held on $300,000 bail

By Ashley Moore, San Ramon Police Department

On November 29, 2025, at approximately 3:23 p.m., San Ramon Police officers responded to a two-vehicle collision on Crow Canyon Road involving a Ford Bronco and a Tesla Model 3.

A 41-year-old Castro Valley woman in the Ford Bronco sustained fatal injuries in the collision. The driver was taken to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek, treated, and released.

Preliminary investigation indicates the collision was caused by the driver of the Tesla Model 3, Badal Devendra Dholaria, a 27-year-old Pleasanton resident, (born 9/1/1998) who is suspected of driving under the influence. Dholaria was taken into custody at the scene and booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on charges of vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence.

We are not releasing the victim’s name out of respect for the family’s privacy. Our heartfelt condolences go out to those affected by this tragic incident.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has additional information is urged to contact the San Ramon Police Department at 925-973-2779.

According to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, the five-foot, three-inch tall, 120-pound Dholaria is now being held in the West County Detention Facility on $300,000 bail.

According to localcrimenews.com, he was also arrested by Concord Police on Nov 16, 2025, for resisting, obstructing or delaying and evading a peace officer.

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.

Filed Under: Crime, News, Police, San Ramon Valley

Danville Police, Marine Corps to hold Fill the Cruiser toy drive Dec. 5, 12

November 29, 2025 By Publisher Leave a Comment

Toys for Tots – Help Us Brighten the Holidays!

By Danville Police Department

The Danville Police Department is proud to partner once again with the Marine Corps Reserve for this year’s Fill the Cruiser Toys For Tots toy drive!

As you’re out shopping this season, please consider purchasing a new, unwrapped toy to help bring joy to a child in need. All toys collected will be donated to children within Contra Costa County.

You can find us collecting donations at Marshall’s at Fostoria Way and Camino Ramon on Friday, December 5th and 12th from 12-5 PM, or you may drop off toys at the Danville Police Department through December 15th.

Thank you for helping make the holidays brighter for families in our community!

Filed Under: Children & Families, Community, Holiday, Police, San Ramon Valley

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