Off-duty Pleasant Hill pilot arrested after allegedly trying to shut off San Francisco plane's engines

An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot has been arrested and accused of attempted murder, among other charges, after allegedly trying to shut off the engines on a plane bound for San Francisco on Sunday.

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An off-duty pilot traveling in the cockpit of an Alaska Airlines plane was arrested and accused of attempted murder after allegedly trying to urn off the engines on a flight from Everett, Wash. to San Francisco. The plane was diverted to land in Portland, Ore.

Key takeaways from FBI's annual crime statistics report

While there were fewer homicides and other violent crimes reported last year, property crime figures jumped – including one type of theft in particular.

Former UC Berkeley basketball player beaten in Poland

A former UC Berkeley basketball player was reportedly beaten and left with a head injury in Poland.

Santa Rosa man crashes into home, arrested for DUI

Police arrested a man after he allegedly crashed into a home while under the influence of alcohol. 

Woman fatally shot while driving in Oakland

Homicide investigators said a 30-year-old woman was fatally shot Saturday night while driving in east Oakland.

13-year-old girl crashes into 2 cars in San Francisco

Police in San Francisco said a 13-year-old girl crashed into two vehicles, injuring one person.

California Hells Angels sentenced to federal prison

Two Hells Angels members have been sentenced to prison for their roles in criminal activities by the Sonoma County chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, federal prosecutors said.   

Detroit police: No evidence suggests death of Samantha Woll was motivated by antisemitism

Detroit Police Chief James white released a statement Sunday afternoon stating that the investigation remains ongoing but no evidence suggest the crime was motivated by antisemitism.

'Will Run': 18-year-old flees CHP, smashes into SUV carrying a family in Santa Rosa

An 18-year-old Santa Rosa man fled a California Highway Patrol stop and smashed into the back of an SUV carrying two adults and a child Saturday afternoon, the CHP announced on Facebook.

Teen killed, 3 others injured in Oakley house party shooting

Oakley police are investigating a shooting at a house party on Saturday that left one 16-year-old dead and three other people injured, Oakley Police Chief Paul Beard said in a press release. 

Nashville police chief's son accused of shooting two officers

Police identified the suspect as John C. Drake, Jr., the son of Metro Nashville Police Department Chief John Drake.

Alleged car thief crashes into San Bruno cemetery

A man is now behind bars after San Bruno police say he stole a car and crashed it during a chase in a cemetery.

Elderly San Leandro woman hit and killed by car

A tragic incident Saturday morning in San Leandro claimed the life of an elderly woman crossing in a residential area.