Crime & Safety
Bay Area
30+ vehicles allegedly targeted by the 2 suspects in catalytic converter thefts
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Catalytic converters are valuable because of the metals in them. Toyota Priuses were often targets in the crime.City
Arrest UPDATE: Piedmont PD assists Berkeley PD in Highland Ave arrests of suspected catalytic converter thieves
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Teamwork between BPD and PPD helped nab suspects in a series of catalytic converter thefts throughout Berkeley.city
Berkeley, Piedmont police arrest suspected thieves on Highland Ave.
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Central Piedmonters get a front row seat to a dramatic 4-patrol car arrest -- even Animal Control was in on the actionBay Area
FBI opens domestic terrorism investigation into Garlic Festival shooting
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Shooter had an interest in violent ideologies, and may have also wanted to target religious-affiliated, government and political organizations.City
Armed robbery UPDATE: Two subjects in custody, says PPD Facebook post
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Following on Sunday's two armed robberies, PPD responded to the scene of an Oakland stop, found and identified stolen items from both robberies.Bay Area
Garlic Festival gunman had multiple magazines, bullet-resistant vest
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Although multiple rounds fired by officers struck Legan, he was killed by a self-inflicted gunshot. The FBI has since opened a domestic terrorism investigation.California
PG&E’s wildfire safety center playing key role in power shutoff decisions
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Satellites and infrared technology will sense heat, and can alert the proper agencies, partners and stakeholders.Around Town
National Night Out connects community and police
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Third annual event has six Piedmont neighborhoods hosting events, ranging from block parties to informal in-house get-togethers.City
