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4 Pleasant Hill convenience store robbery suspects arrested in Antioch following police chase, crash

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The suspects crashed their stolen getaway car into a fence. Contra Costa Sheriff’s Deputies and other emergency personnel with one of the suspects in the back of a Sheriff’s vehicle on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Photos by and courtesy of Mike Burkholder, ContraCosta.news

3 males, 1 female fled in stolen vehicle; police helicopter, Antioch & Pittsburg PD, CCC Sheriff’s Office assist

See 4/1/25 Update: Suspects identified; all four are from Antioch, one was arrested for similar charges in December and January

By Allen D. Payton

According to Pleasant Hill Police Lt. Jason Kleven, on Thursday, March 27, 2025, “The Pleasant Hill Police Department responded to a report of a possible robbery in progress at the 7-Eleven store parking lot located at 601 Patterson Blvd. Two delivery truck drivers were making a scheduled delivery when several suspects stole multiple cartons of cigarettes from the truck’s cargo area. No weapons or injuries were reported during the theft.

The suspects fled the scene in a stolen vehicle. Pleasant Hill Police Detectives later located the vehicle traveling on Highway 4 near Concord. With the help of a police helicopter, the vehicle led authorities to the city of Antioch, where the vehicle stopped near Fremont Elementary School. Four suspects then fled on foot from the vehicle.

With the support of Antioch Police, Pittsburg Police, the Sheriff’s Office, and the helicopter, officers set up a perimeter. All four adult suspects were apprehended and arrested.

The investigation remains active, and authorities are asking anyone with information that may assist in the investigation to contact the Pleasant Hill Police Investigations Bureau at (925) 288-4630.

According to a press release by Lt. Joe Njoroge of the Antioch Police Field Services Bureau, “At approximately 2:57 p.m., APD Dispatch received a report about a suspect vehicle involved in a previous incident in Pleasant Hill. APD was requested to assist in locating the vehicle, which was quickly found in the area.

While driving near the intersection of F Street and W. 13th, the suspect vehicle collided with a fence. The suspects then fled the scene on foot. Pleasant Hill PD arrived shortly after, and with the assistance of the Contra Costa Office of the Sheriff and APD, all suspects were apprehended.”

Njoroge later said the four suspects included three males and one female.

Antioch Police issued a Community Alert on Facebook Thursday afternoon that they were “working in the area of Antioch Middle School and the surrounding area of F Street from W. 13th to W. 18th. Expect heavy police presence in the area. If you see anything suspicious, please call 911 or (925) 778-2441 immediately.”

Later APD provided an update, writing, “We have now cleared the area. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. There is no danger to the community, and the subjects we were looking for have been arrested. Stay safe, and as always, report any suspicious activity to 911 or (925) 778-2441.

4/1/25 UPDATE: According to Pleasant Hill Police, the four suspects were 20-year-old Robert Lee Crawford (born 12/9/04), a six-foot tall, 165-pound Black male from Antioch, 19-year-old Robert Samule Garcia-Scrape of Antioch (born 7/22/05), a five-foot, 11-inch tall, 200-pound White male with blond hair, 21-year-old Jailen Emani Scales of Antioch (born 2/3/04), a six-foot tall, 200-pound Black male and 24-year-old Marieilacqua Bartholomew, a five-foot, one-inch tall, 130-pound Black female, also from Antioch. 

According to the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office, Crawford is being held in the West County Detention Center on no bail; Garcia-Scrape is being held in the Martinez Detention Facility on no bail and his next court appearance is on April 15 at 1:30 p.m. in Department 03, Superior Court, Mt. Diablo; and Scales is also being held in the West County Detention Center on no bail.

According to localcrimenews.com, Scales was arrested last year, on Dec. 6th by San Francisco Police for burglary, conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor, carrying a loaded firearm on a person or in a vehicle while in a public place, receiving or concealing stolen property, and resisting, obstructing or delaying a peace officer. He was arrested again on Jan. 15, this year by Fremont PD for robbery, carrying a loaded firearm and with intent to commit a felony, carrying a concealed weapon with a large capacity magazine, receiving stolen property – motor vehicle, and elder or dependent adult abuse.

No additional information could be found through online searches for Bartholomew. However, according to Pleasant Hill Police Lt. Jason Kleven, she is also still in custody. 

One person dies, second rescued from capsized boat near Hercules

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Video screenshots of the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office Helicopter STARR3 water rescue in Hercules on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Source: CCCSheriff

Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office Helicopter STARR3 water rescue

By Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office

On Saturday, March 1, 2025, at about 3 PM, Sheriff’s Office Marine Services Unit deputy sheriffs were dispatched to the Hercules shoreline for an overturned boat with a victim in the water. Sheriff’s Office helicopter STARR3 also responded to assist.

STARR3 arrived on scene and located a capsized boat about 200 feet off the shoreline with one person who was in distress. The helicopter landed nearby and set up for a water rescue. A STARR3 crew member was short-hauled to the victim where he performed a water rescue and brought the victim to paramedics waiting nearby.

STARR3 located another victim about 2 feet underwater. The STARR3 crew member performed a short-haul rescue of the second victim who was taken to paramedics.

Both victims were transported to nearby hospitals, where one was later pronounced deceased.

The Sheriff’s Office Marine Services Unit is investigating this incident. Anyone with any information is asked to call (925) 754-0718.

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Contra Costa Sheriff, DA assist in solving 1990 East Bay Parks murder

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Weidhofer Cold Case

By East Bay Regional Park District Police Department

The East Bay Regional Park District Police Department announced Wednesday, February 19, 2025, that DNA evidence has conclusively identified the murderer in a 35-year-old case that took place in Charles Lee Tilden Regional Park in Berkeley, CA.

Evidence collected from Jon Lipari, who died by suicide in Oregon in November 2024, was linked to the victim Maria Weidhofer, a Berkeley resident. She was an avid jogger and park user of Tilden Regional Park.

On Nov. 16, 1990, Weidhofer was found deceased on a trail near Inspiration Point in Tilden Regional Park. Weidhofer was found with rope around her neck and with physical signs of a struggle after she had been reported missing the night before.

An autopsy, performed at the time of the crime, found that Weidhofer’s cause of death was asphyxia by ligature strangulation and found a multitude of minor abrasions and contusions upon her person. A lengthy investigation was conducted in 1990-1991 by the East Bay Regional Park District Police Department. A suspect was not identified from this initial investigation.

In 1997, biological evidence found on Weidhofer from the suspect was sent to the Contra Costa Crime Lab for analysis. That evidence was later submitted to the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). Among the evidence collected, during the initial investigation, was semen from which a DNA profile was generated.

In 2020, the East Bay Regional Park District Police Investigations Unit began working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on this case. This collaboration included the use of advanced DNA techniques. Through this investigation, Lipari was determined to be a potential suspect and became the primary suspect in 2024.

Once Lipari was identified as a potential suspect, hundreds of hours of further investigation were conducted in collaboration with the FBI, Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office, and the Curry County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation also determined that Lipari was living in Gold Beach, OR.

In early November 2024, Lipari was found deceased in his residence by local law enforcement from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. DNA from the scene was retrieved by the Curry County Sheriff’s Office and a direct comparison was done by the Contra Costa County Crime Lab. The comparison determined the DNA profiles generated from the evidence collected at the original scene and the DNA from Lipari were a match.

There is no indication from the investigation, Weidhofer’s family, or Lipari’s family, that there was any previous contact between the victim and suspect.

“We hope that today’s development brings some measure of closure to the family, who have shown tremendous strength throughout this difficult time” said Roberto Filice, Chief of the East Bay Regional Park District Police Department. “This breakthrough comes after years of relentless investigation, and I want to personally thank our dedicated staff for their perseverance and firm commitment to seeking justice. Their determination to never give up ultimately led to solving this case, and we are proud to serve a community that stands together in the face of tragedy.”

Special thanks to the FBI, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office, the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Forensic Services Division, and the Curry County Sheriff’s Office for their collaboration, expertise, and dogged determination in solving this 35-year-old case.

In posts on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday Contra Costa Sheriff David Livingston wrote, “Contra Costa Sheriff’s Crime Lab played key role in the case. In 1997, lab analyzed biological evidence, generated a DNA profile, and uploaded it to CODIS database. Recently, crime lab received a reference sample from Lipari and was able to confirm that he was the suspect.

“The Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office Forensic Services Division Crime Lab is proud to assist our law enforcement partners in their investigations and help bring answers and closure to victim’s families,” he added.

During Wednesday’s press conference Contra Costa Deputy DA Satish Jallepalli said, “Thank you, (EBRPD Police) Chief Filice for having us here, today to remember Maria Weidhofer and to be able to speak on her behalf. Pursuit of justice is a marathon not a sprint. We’re all standing here today because of our shared commitment to justice. It’s been 35 years since Maria was murdered on November 15, 1990. Since that day, her death and circumstances touched everyone, her family, the community and members of law enforcement. Everyone who worked on this case for 30-plus years was dedicated to solving this crime. They did so with shared determination that Maria’s death would not remain unsolved.”

“The partnership of this case between East Bay Regional Parks Police, the FBI, the District Attorney’s Cold Case Unit and the Contra Costa County Crime Lab was a reflection of that determination, using the latest technology and investigative techniques to obtain answers that could not have been obtained decades or even years ago,” he continued. “The pursuit of justice requires endurance, resilience and the willingness to go the distance even when the path ahead is long and uncertain,” Jallepalli stated. “While solving this case will never heal the wounds of Maria’s family caused by her murder we, from the District Attorney’s Office, are grateful to have been a part of that effort to bring these long-awaited answers to the community and more importantly, to her family.”

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.

 

Sept. shooting at Fairgrounds leads to arrest of Pittsburg man for multiple weapons violations

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Weapons confiscated from the suspect by the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Deputies on Friday, Jan. 2, 2025. Photos CCCSheriff

By Jimmy Lee, Director of Public Affairs, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff

On Thursday, January 2, 2025, detectives from the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff served a search warrant at a residence in Pittsburg. It was part of a continuing investigation into a shooting that occurred at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds in Antioch on September 16, 2024, where two suspects shot a person during an argument. Detectives found one of them used an illegally manufactured gun in the shooting.

Detectives identified the suspect who was apparently illegally making guns, including assault weapons, as well as illegally selling them. During the search of the suspect’s home, detectives found assault weapons as well as a short barrel rifle. Some of the weapons seized did not have serial numbers. The weapons will be tested to see if they are linked to any shooting or crimes.

The suspect is identified as 27-year-old Diego A. Vasquez-Gomez of Pittsburg. He was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on charges that include manufacturing of a short barrel gun, manufacturing and selling of an assault weapon, illegal possession of an assault weapon, unlicensed transfer of a firearm and child endangerment.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with any information on this case is asked to contact the Investigation Division at (925) 313-2600. For any tips, email: tips@so.cccounty.us or call (866) 846-3592 to leave an anonymous voice message.

Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office to celebrate 175th anniversary

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By Jimmy Lee, Director of Public Affairs, CCC Sheriff’s Office

In 2025 the Office of the Sheriff will celebrate its 175th anniversary as a Sheriff’s Office. The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff has come a long way since Nathaniel Jones became Sheriff in 1850. The agency now has nearly 1,200 sworn and professional employees who proudly provide a wide range public safety services to over 1.1 million residents in the county and multiple law enforcement agencies.

Contra Costa County has had 22 Sheriffs. Although the faces have changed, the mission of the Sheriff’s Office has not: making Contra Costa County a safe place for residents, families, communities, and businesses and to provide the highest level of service possible.

“In recognition of our proud history as a law enforcement agency, I am authorizing uniformed staff to wear a special commemorative shoulder patch to recognize our 175 years of service,” said Sheriff David Livingston. “Not only do we continue deeply held traditions of the Office, but we also honor our long line of service and pay tribute to the many members of the Office who came before us.”

The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office offers a full range of law enforcement services to over 1,100,000 residents in the 715 square mile county. Besides patrolling the unincorporated areas, Deputy Sheriffs provide comprehensive police services to a number of contract cities and special districts. Additionally, the Sheriff’s Office operates county detention facilities, provides security for the courts and runs the Office of Emergency Services. Log on www.cocosheriff.org for more information.

Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder, DA, Sheriff working to ensure 2024 election safety, prevent voter intimidation

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By Dawn Kruger, Community and Media Relations Coordinator, Contra Costa Elections Division

Election and law enforcement officials in Contra Costa County are taking steps to make the safety and security of the 2024 election paramount on multiple levels.

“Contra Costa County voters have several safe and convenient ways to vote in the November 5, 2024, General Election,” said Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters Kristin B. Connelly. “Specific information on different options can be found in our Voter Information Guide that went out to all registered voters the last week of September, or on our website, www.contracostavote.gov. Our Elections team has prepared diligently to ensure every valid ballot is counted and that our county residents’ voices are heard.”

AB 2642, the Protecting Elections from Armed Coercion and Extremism – Peace Act, went into effect September 24, 2024, creating protections for California voters and the workers who administer our elections in all 58 counties. Of note the Peace Act protects voters and election officials by explicitly prohibiting intimidation and threats. There are also legal protections that make the presence of a firearm – or even a replica of one – at a polling place unlawful intimidation. Moreover, the Peace Act will provide voters, election officials, and election workers with civil legal recourse against intimidation and coercion.

Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton said, “My office and local law enforcement will work in concert to protect our fundamental right to vote in Contra Costa County. Any threats, intentional disruptions, or intimidating acts designed to stop a citizen from legally voting or officials from administering an election will be held accountable.”

According to a September 27th Memorandum addressed to “All County Clerks/Registrars of Voters” in the state from Robbie Anderson, Elections Counsel in the California Secretary of State’s Office, “The purpose of the Act is to supplement, and not limit or replace existing statutes that prohibit the intimidation of voters and others in the election process and the carrying of firearms where votes are cast and counted.”

“Our focus is on the safety and security of election workers, voters, and the election process,” said Contra Costa County Sheriff David Livingston. “Additional arrangements will be put in place and we encourage anyone to report suspicious activity or crimes by calling 9-1-1 or their local law enforcement agency.”

County officials are collaborating to ensure that the 2024 General Election in Contra Costa County is safe, secure, and free from threats and intimidation.

For more information on how or where to vote, visit the Contra Costa County Elections website.

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.

Contra Costa Sheriff, DA investigate in-custody death of San Ramon theft suspect

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Occurred at Martinez Detention Facility

By Jimmy Lee, Director of Public Affairs, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff

The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff and the Contra Costa DA’s Office are currently investigating an in-custody death that occurred at the West County Detention Facility this afternoon.

The male inmate, who is not being identified at this time, was arrested on August 22, 2024, by the San Ramon Police Department for multiple felony theft charges and was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility.

Today, Monday, August 26, 2024, at approximately 1:56 pm, deputies responded to an unresponsive inmate and immediately called for jail medical staff to respond to the housing unit.

Life-saving measures were attempted by deputies, medical staff, and paramedics. The inmate, who was housed alone, was later pronounced deceased at the scene. The death does not appear to be suspicious.

The county-wide law enforcement involved fatal incident protocol was invoked, and the investigation is ongoing.

$450,000 in stolen retail items recovered in CHP operation

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Crates and bags of stolen items recovered during the operation. Photos: CHP – Golden Gate

ID more suspects believed to be involved in illicit fencing operation; San Ramon Police assist

By Sergeant Andrew Barcley, CHP – Golden Gate

OAKLAND, Calif. – Investigators assigned to the California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Golden Gate Division Organized Retail Crime Taskforce (ORCTF) recovered over $450,000 in stolen merchandise from an Oakland residence following a month-long investigation.

In July 2024, ORCTF investigators launched an investigation into a criminal network involved in a string of retail thefts targeting various retailers throughout the Bay Area.  Through surveillance operations, investigators identified suspects believed to be involved in an illicit fencing operation based in Oakland.  With the information gathered, investigators obtained search warrants for a home and multiple vehicles located in Oakland.

On Thursday, August 15, ORCTF investigators, along with San Ramon Police Department personnel, successfully executed the warrants at the Oakland residence.  During the search of the home and the two vehicles, investigators located a large amount of stolen merchandise, which was seized and transported to a facility for documenting.  During the search, investigators learned that the suspect was currently leasing a storage facility in Oakland, leading to the issuance of an additional search warrant.  The storage facility was searched, and additional stolen merchandise was located inside.  Retail industry partners involved in the operation valued the recovered merchandise, consisting mainly of items found at drug stores, from all locations at over $450,000.

Investigators arrested 35-year-old Claudia Cruz of Oakland for her involvement in the fencing operation.  Cruz was booked into Alameda County Jail on charges of organized retail crime, possession of stolen property, and conspiracy to commit a crime.

On Aug. 23, San Ramon Police Chief Denton Carlson wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter), “I am very proud of the investigative work the San Ramon Police Organized Retail Theft Suppression Team put into this operation in coordination with CHP-Golden Gate. They have formed an outstanding partnership!”

According to localcrimenews.com, a woman whose full name is Claudia Ivet Cruz Barragan, was arrested the same day for the same crimes, is Hispanic, five-feet inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. However, the website shows her age as 40. According to an August 2023 CBS News Bay Area report, a 31-year-old woman named Daniela Cruz Barragan was arrested with another woman for theft of $85,000 in stolen retail goods. The CHP PIO was asked to determine if she is related to Claudia Cruz and if Claudia’s correct age is 35 or 40. He was also asked if some of the stolen items were from retailers in San Ramon. Please check back later for any updates to this report.

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

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.

Brentwood vice mayor responds to rumors surrounding son’s arrest

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The CCC Sheriff’s Office Incident Summary for July 13, 2024, shows the response to the call regarding the alleged assault by Zachary Taylor on Sunday night at 10:40 p.m. Source: CCC Sheriff’s Offic

“I have not used my position to seek any special treatment or favors for myself or my family.” – Susannah Meyer

Zachary Meyer in a photo posted on his mother’s personal Facebook page on Dec. 12, 2020.

By Allen D. Payton

Brentwood Vice Mayor Susannah Meyer took to social media on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, to respond to rumors surrounding the arrest of her son on Saturday and dispel accusations that she received special treatment. The now candidate for mayor in the November election wrote on her official Facebook page, “I have not used my position to seek any special treatment or favors for myself or my family.”

According to localcrimenews.com, Zachary Taylor was arrested for “assault with any means of force likely to produce great bodily injury”. According to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office Incident Summary Report for July 13, 2024, it occurred at 10:40 PM in the 3700 block of Porter Circle on Bethel Island inside a mobile home park and is listed as assault with a deadly weapon.

Sheriff’s spokesman Jimmy Lee later confirmed that information when he shared, “On Saturday, July 13, 2024, at about 10:40 PM, Deputy Sheriffs responded to a report of a battery at a residence on the 3700 block of Porter Circle in Bethel Island. Deputies contacted a person who had been physically assaulted. The victim was transported to a local hospital. The suspect was later taken into custody after returning to the scene. He is identified as 30-year-old Zachary Meyer of Bethel Island. He was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility for an assault with a deadly weapon charge. He was being held in lieu of $30,000 bail but has since bailed out.”

Also, according to Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office Zachary Meyer was booked early Monday morning, July 14 and was released on bond early Monday afternoon.

Susannah Meyer in a photo on her official Facebook page on Aug. 8, 2023, and the post on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2024, about her son’s arrest.

In her post the councilwoman wrote, “I am aware of the recent social media post regarding my son’s arrest on July 13, 2024. I want to address this situation directly and transparently.

First and foremost, I do not condone violence in any form. When my husband and I first learned of the incident, my son informed us that he was turning himself in to the authorities. We worked with him to do that.

It is important to clarify that my son has a developmental delay and a diagnosis of mental health issues. This context is crucial in understanding the complexities surrounding the incident.

There has been a significant amount of misinformation circulating, and I am limited in what I can say due to the ongoing investigation and on the advice of my attorney. Therefore, I am unable to provide detailed comments at this time.

I also want to assure the community that I have upheld my oath of office with integrity. I have not used my position to seek any special treatment or favors for myself or my family.

I appreciate your understanding and patience as we navigate this challenging time. Thank you for your support and for respecting our privacy.

Sincerely,

Susannah Meyer”

Efforts to reach the councilwoman for additional details about her son were unsuccessful prior to publication time. Please check back later for any updates to this report.

CHP announces first arrest using state-of-the-art smart Flock cameras in Bay Area

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The Flock Safety camera system technology was used to ID the shooting suspect’s vehicle. He was stopped, arrested and his gun, ammunition and drugs were confiscated. Photos (left & center) by Flock Safety, (right) by CHP

Bay Bridge road-rage shooting suspect from San Pablo identified, arrested by Contra Costa Sheriff’s Deputies

6’7″ felon charged with attempted murder, multiple gun crimes

By Jaime Coffee, Director of Communications, CHP Office of Media Relations

A freeway shooting suspect is in custody and a firearm has been recovered after a road rage incident on the San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (SFOBB) early Monday morning, July 1, 2024. The suspect was identified through one of the newly installed high-tech “Flock” cameras, which provide law enforcement with real-time information and alerts to identify and locate vehicles associated with criminal activity. California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the purchase of the cameras as part of the state’s ongoing public safety investments and work in the East Bay to combat criminal activity and freeway violence.

“Through new state-of-the-art technology and the deployment of officers, California is doubling down in our efforts to keep our communities safe. I thank the California Highway Patrol and allied agencies for their persistent work to secure accountability in this case and help ensure that Californians are safe and secure,” said Governor Gavin Newsom.

“The CHP is excited to have this new technology located on freeways in the Bay Area,” said Commissioner Sean Duryee. “Our investigators will utilize this technology to identify and apprehend those who engage in criminal activity and put California’s motorists at risk.”

On Monday, July 1, 2024, at approximately 6:40 a.m., officers assigned to the CHP’s San Francisco Area office were dispatched to a call of a freeway shooting on westbound Interstate-80, just west of the Treasure Island on-ramp. Officers were advised, the victim in the incident was not struck by the bullet; however, she received lacerations from flying glass inside the vehicle. The victim was able to safely exit the freeway, into the city of San Francisco, where he was met by officers and paramedics.

Detectives from the CHP’s Golden Gate Division Special Investigations Unit (SIU) responded to the scene and spoke with the victim, who mentioned the shooting took place following a merging conflict on the Treasure Island on ramp. A description of the suspect vehicle was obtained, allowing detectives to begin a review of Flock camera data. Detectives quickly identified the suspect vehicle and obtained a license plate number, which allowed them to issue a “Be on the lookout” (BOLO) broadcast to Bay Area law enforcement agencies.

At approximately 10:20 a.m., Contra Costa County Sheriff’s deputies located the vehicle traveling on 7th Street near Pennsylvania Avenue in Richmond and conducted an enforcement stop. The driver, 42-year-old Adrian Martinez Emerson of San Pablo, Calif., was detained and turned over to SIU detectives for questioning. A search of Emerson’s 2016 Honda Accord resulted in the recovery of a pistol believed to have been used in the shooting.

Emerson was subsequently booked into San Francisco County Jail on felony charges of attempted murder, assault with a firearm, and discharging a firearm from a vehicle.

According to localcrimenews.com, the six-foot, seven-inch, 170-pound Emerson is Black and was previously arrested by Richmond Police in 2014 on felony parole violation while he was an Antioch resident. No additional information could be located from an online search about Emerson’s previous conviction.

According to the San Francisco Sheriff’s Office, he is being held on no bail and is also include discharge of a firearm at an inhabited enclosure or vehicle, possession of firearm with prior conviction and by a felon, assault with a semi-automatic firearm, carrying a loaded firearm when not the registered owner, possession of ammunition, having a concealed firearm in a vehicle and carrying a loaded firearm. His court date has not yet been set.

The mission of the CHP is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security.

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.