Ex-San Leandro police sergeant sentenced for embezzlement
A19-year San Leandro police veteran, who also served as the union treasurer, has been sentenced to two years probation after he pleaded guilty to embezzling and misappropriating funds, specifically for approving overtime for time he didn't work, the Alameda County District Attorney said.
Cousin of Bay Area man among those killed in Afghanistan suicide bombing
Qiamuddin Safi learned Thursday that a loved one died in a suicide bombing while trying to get into the Kabul airport.
Cousin of Bay Area man among those killed in Afghanistan suicide bombing
After narrowly escaping Kabul himself, Qiamuddin Safi worried for his family left behind in Afghanistan. He's now learned his cousin is among those dead after a suicide bomb explosion at Abbey Gate.
California father details evacuation from Afghanistan; relatives left behind
Qiamuddin Safi says it was a difficult and painful journey back home to San Leandro, having to leave behind his father and other relatives.
DUI suspected in deadly San Leandro crash on I-880 on-ramp
A passenger was killed early Saturday when the car they were riding in overturned on a Davis Street on-ramp to northbound Interstate 880 in San Leandro, the California Highway Patrol said.
Triple shooting at San Leandro banquet birthday party
Three people were shot in San Leandro after a birthday party got out of hand.
CHP looking for suspect in deadly San Leandro hit-and-run
The California Highway Patrol is looking for a driver who struck and killed an East Bay man on Interstate 880 and kept going.
Former San Leandro police officer enters not guilty plea in fatal shooting of Steven Taylor
Retired San Leandro police officer pleaded not guilty to voluntary manslaughter charges for shooting Steven Taylor last year.
Catalytic converter thefts continue to vex Bay Area motorists; police advise deterrents
Investigators say there's been a huge increase in catalytic converter thefts in San Leandro and regionally. Police advise vehicle owners to install aftermarket guards under their vehicles.
City of San Leandro appoints new police chief
The city of San Leandro on Tuesday announced the appointment of its next chief of police. Abdul Pridgen comes with 29 years of law enforcement experience.
San Leandro police officer hit in leg as suspects stealing catalytic converters drive off
Year to date, San Leandro police have seen a 65% increase from 2020. A monthly average comparison to 2019 is showing an increase of 431%.
Police nab suspects in purse robbery at San Leandro Costco
On June 17 a woman was robbed of her purse in the Costco parking lot on Davis Street, police said. However police were able to nab the suspects, not far from where the crime occurred.
Fire breaks out in San Leandro commercial building
A fire broke out in a San Leandro commercial building Monday night, fire officials said.
San Leandro police announce arrests of home invasion robbery suspects, 1 remains at large
Suspects were arrested and guns recovered by San Leandro police following a home invasion robbery and a shooting on Tuesday, police said.
San Leandro hires new interim police chief
Susan Manheimer most recently served as the interim chief of the Oakland Police Department.
2nd San Leandro officer involved in death of Black man at Walmart sent for retraining
The city of San Leandro said that one of two officers involved in the death of a Black man wielding a bat at a Walmart store last year must be retrained in de-escalation tactics before he is released back to full patrol duties.
Stolen dogs reunited with owners thanks to social media, aware residents
A Bay Area dog owner’s desperate attempt to find three stolen pets has a happy ending. And the reuniting was almost as frantic as the ill-fated events preceding it.
80-year-old gets new Fitbit after previous one stolen during frightening attack
Surveillance video shows two juveniles attacking Li near his home while he was out for his daily walk on May 8.
San Leandro police arrest two juvenile suspects in robbery attack on 80-year-old man
Police arrested two juveniles on Wednesday, including an 11-year-old boy who they say was driving a stolen vehicle.