Fremont man charged in $20K computer scam targeting elderly man

Authorities state the victim followed directions from a fake "Microsoft" pop-up message that falsely claimed a fraudulent $25,000 charge was made on his account.

2 armed teens break into Fremont apartment, 1 ends up dead: police

Fremont police on Monday revealed more details about a fatal shooting at an apartment in the middle of the day: Two armed teens allegedly broke into a home and one of them ended up killed during a struggle with a person who lived there.

Fremont police investigating deadly shooting

Authorities are investigating a deadly Friday afternoon shooting in a Fremont neighborhood that left one man dead and several people detained.

Woman killed in Fremont apartment fire

A woman died after a fire at a Fremont apartment complex Wednesday morning, according to fire officials.

AG investigating deadly Fremont police shooting of 62-year-old man

New details have emerged regarding a fatal police shooting that occurred last week at a senior living facility in Fremont.

Police activity near Fremont senior living home
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Aerial video from SkyFox shows multiple police cars and officers in the area of Walnut Avenue between California Street and Fremont Boulevard.

2 Fremont friends ID'd after being swept out to sea while sleeping

The coroner has identified two young Fremont women – both university students in the Bay Area – who died after they were swept out to sea in Santa Cruz County while sleeping on a sunny afternoon. 

Fremont police equip patrol cars with sensory kits to better serve neurodiverse residents

In a move to improve interactions with neurodiverse residents, the Fremont Police Department announced it will now equip every patrol car with sensory kits designed to de-escalate high-stress situations.

After Oakland stint, Floyd Mitchell settles in as Fremont police chief

Just six weeks into his tenure, Fremont Police Chief Floyd Mitchell is still making the rounds at the department’s headquarters while settling into his new role.

Suspect steals UPS truck, engages in Fremont police standoff

A suspect authorities initially believed was armed was taken into custody after allegedly stealing a UPS truck early Thursday and barricading himself inside, triggering a four-hour standoff with Fremont police, officials said.

Bat tests positive for rabies, found in Fremont neighborhood

Health officials confirmed that a dead bat discovered this week in Fremont's Glenmoor neighborhood has tested positive for the rabies virus. 

Going on vacation? These Bay Area police departments are offering home checks while you're away

With families embarking on spring break adventures or planning summer getaways, an East Bay police department is reminding residents it's here to help keep an eye on their homes, offering property surveillance and "added peace of mind," while residents are on their trip.

Dog's remains discovered after fire set on bridge in Fremont, police investigating

A dog's remains were discovered at the site of a small fire on the bike lane of a bridge in Fremont on Tuesday, but officials say they've discovered the fire was not the cause of the dog's death. 

Fremont police shoot, injure robbery suspect after pursuit

The wounded suspect was taken to a hospital, where they will "require further care," according to Fremont police.