Mercedes Benz dealership uses GPS tracker to locate car thief in Richmond
The driver of a vehicle that was stolen from a dealership in San Jose -- who had reportedly evaded police pursuits in prior days -- was arrested at Alvarado Park in Richmond on Tuesday,...
Witnesses sought after fatal hit-and-run crash on Richmond Parkway
The California Highway Patrol is asking for the public's help in its investigation into a hit-and-run collision that killed a pedestrian on Richmond Parkway north of Gertrude Avenue early Saturday.
CHP officers responded to the...
Cars, homes damaged in Richmond shootout
A shootout between a dirt bike rider and occupants of a Dodge Magnum on Sunday resulted in no injuries but plenty of damages, police said.
At about 5 p.m., police responded to Shotspotter gun detection...
Arrest after children left unattended in car in Richmond
An arrest was made after two children were left unattended for over an hour in a car in Richmond on Friday, Aug. 27. At the time, the thermal imaging temperature in the car's interior...
San Pablo cop earns rare milestone with 486th stolen vehicle recovery
A San Pablo police officer who recovered his 486th stolen vehicle Tuesday has now achieved a rare milestone, earning the "Gold Pin" Lifetime Achievement award for stolen vehicle recoveries.
Officer Justin Gatlin is the first...
Good Samaritans help Richmond police catch suspect amid pursuit
Good Samaritans helped police in Richmond apprehend a gun-toting dog thief they'd been pursuing late Monday afternoon, police said.
The incident unfolded at about 4:10 p.m., when an officer was flagged down about a shooting...
Richmond police warn families about illegal copycat cannabis snacks
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond police seized a box of illegal “copycat” snacks infused with cannabis during a recent traffic stop and are advising local parents to be vigilant about keeping them out of reach from...
Thief steals car with child inside in Richmond
A thief stole a car while a 7-year-old was inside it in Richmond Monday morning, police said.
"The suspect stopped the car several blocks away, left the child on the corner, and sped away," Richmond...
1,350 vehicles pass through sobriety checkpoint in Richmond, no DUI arrests
By Mike Kinney
No DUI arrests were made during a sobriety checkpoint in Richmond on Saturday, although dozens of citations were handed out and two arrests were made regarding felony warrants, police said.
The Richmond Police...
Two teens arrested after allegedly shooting gun near Kennedy High
Two of three juvenile suspects were arrested after shooting a gun near the Kennedy High campus on Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Police responded to the campus at 4:24 p.m. on a report of three juveniles...
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