Former Pittsburg police officer admits to college scam, selling steroids, destroying evidence
A former Pittsburg police officer has admitted to several crimes and destroying evidence to cover his tracks.
Bay Point neighborhood put on lockdown due to armed, barricaded suspect following shooting
A Bay Point neighborhood was placed on lockdown due to an armed barricaded suspect on Saturday morning, the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
Pittsburg boy found shot to death inside car in Antioch
A 16-year-old boy from Pittsburg was fatally wounded Saturday morning after being shot, police said.
Antioch man sentenced for killing a popular East Bay coach
An Antioch man has been sentenced to 33 years in prison for killing a popular East Bay coach.
2 wounded, one critically, after shooting on Pittsburg BART station platform
One person is in critical condition and another is wounded following a shooting at the Pittsburg BART station platform on Friday.
Former officer pleads not guilty following standoff
Chunliam Nai Saechao, a retired Pittsburg police detective, pleaded not guilty to his charges in court, including attempted murder of a police officer and injuring his spouse.
Driver leaves Antioch sideshow, CHP officers attacked, 5 injured
A Saturday night car chase after a sideshow in Antioch resulted in a crash that injured five people – but not before other sideshow participants also threw objects at officers, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Retired officer accused of shooting wife, standoff, appears in court
Retired Pittsburg police officer Chunilam Saechao, accused of shooting his wife and charged with attempted murder, had his first court appearance on Thursday. His court appearance was a week after the shooting led to a days-long stand-off with Pleasant Hill SWAT Police.
Pleasant Hill top cop defends tactics in standoffs with ex-Pittsburg officer
Pleasant Hill Police Chief Scott Vermillion on Monday defended his decisions relating to two standoffs involving an ex-Pittsburg police detective accused of shooting and injuring his wife.
2 arrests in case of Bay Area teen gunned down while visiting family
Two suspects were arrested in connection with the death of a 15-year-old Pittsburg teen, who was gunned down while visiting family in Lodi over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
CHP police chase ends in overturned car, 5 arrests
In Bay Point, the California Highway Patrol arrested five people after a police pursuit ended with the suspect vehicle overturning.
Bay Area family mourns loss of 'peaceful' teen gunned down
15-year-old Alan Ruiz Jr. was visiting his family in Lodi over Thanksgiving weekend when police confirmed he was gunned down.
Pittsburg police searching for homicide suspect considered armed and dangerous
The Pittsburg Police Department says officers are searching for a homicide suspect who should be considered armed and dangerous.
Suspect still at large as police connect murder suspects to East Bay gang
Pittsburg police said Thursday that people who allegedly killed a 24-year-old Antioch man in July are affiliated with the East Contra Costa County street gang Midtown.
Pittsburg's only boxing gym makes dreams come true, stays focused on giving back
The action is non-stop inside the Lion's Den Boxing Gym in Pittsburg. For many, it is a daily stop.
CHP arrest driver after 20-mile chase into Lafayette
The California Highway Patrol on Wednesday arrested a driver after a 20-mile chase into Lafayette, which ended in a crash.
Prosecutors bring ticket-fixing charges against East Bay cops
Five Antioch and Pittsburg police officers have been charged with obstruction of justice and bribery for fixing traffic tickets for friends, Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton said Friday.
Antioch, Pittsburg cops indicted by federal grand jury on variety of charges
The U.S. Attorney's Office in San Francisco and the FBI held a joint news conference Thursday afternoon, where they announced the arrest of nine current or former Antioch and Pittsburg police officers for a variety of criminal allegations.
4-alarm fire at abandoned theatre in Pittsburg
Fire crews in Pittsburg Saturday morning battled a four-alarm fire at an abandoned theater.
More dead birds, mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Contra Costa County
Two more dead birds and two more groups of trapped mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus in Contra Costa County, according to the county's Mosquito and Vector Control District.