From the Lafayette PD:
On Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 11:30 a 60ish White Male Adult with grey hair, disheveled , pock marked face, with possible mental health issues attempted to grab an 8 year old child on Golden Gate Way near the Lafayette Library. The child was taken to safety by their parent. Police have been in the area and would like citizens to report any suspicious activity by calling 9-1-1. Tips may also be sent to94549tip@gmail.com.
3545 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Last month I learned from a reliable source that Coldstone Creamery would be closing in downtown Lafayette and it turned out to be true, they are now officially closed after 12 years in business. The Pleasant Hill location is still open. Whether the San Francisco-based creamery Smitten takes over remains to be seen. Stay tuned…
Props to the Cops:
On the above date and time, an astute employee of the Holiday Inn called WCPD to report seeing two male subjects with flashlights looking into vehicles in the parking lot. The subjects left the area on foot and were spotted by WCPD officers who arrived in a matter of seconds. One of the subjects (Martinez) was detained without incident. The other subject (male juvenile) ran from officers and jumped two barbed wire fences into a nearby business. A perimeter was immediately set up by officers and the male juvenile subject was located hiding underneath a storage area by a police K9.
Martinez and the male juvenile were both found to be in possession of stolen property and burglary tools. Martinez was booked at the county jail in Martinez and the male juvenile was booked at the juvenile hall in Martinez for a variety of charges (see above).
A total of two vehicles were located at the Holiday Inn that had been broken into. Property from those two vehicles was located by officers and returned to their owners. It is unknown if the suspects committed other thefts/burglaries prior to being seen, so residents in the area are encouraged to call WCPD, should they find their cars broken into. Reports can be made by calling WCPD at (925) 943-5844.
Suspects:
Eduardo Diaz Martinez, Hispanic male, 19 years old, last known address in Concord.
Hispanic male juvenile (name not released), 17 years old, last known address in Concord.
Spotted at the Clocktower shops in downtown Lafayette, this is a nice looking succulent garden pot.
From the Walnut Creek PD:
On 9/14/13 at approximately 4:33pm, WCPD received several calls of shots fired on the 1700 block of Third Avenue. Through witness interviews, it appears a vehicle being driven westbound on Third Avenue fired several rounds out the vehicle’s window. It does not appear a specific person was targeted and two homes were struck by bullets. The suspect vehicle was described as a white sedan, similar to a Toyota Camry.
The suspect driver was described as a middle aged white male, blonde hair, tan t shirt and wearing sunglasses. No further description.
No one was struck or injured in the incident. WCPD is encouraging any witnesses to call us at (925) 943-5844.
From the Moraga PD:
JAMES JOSHUA JARRARD, the suspect identified in recent crimes committed in Moraga and Lafayette faces criminal charges filed by the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office. Jarrard is charged with Vehicle Theft (VC 10851(a)), two charges of First Degree Residential Burglary (PC 459/460(a)), one charge of Possessing Stolen Property (PC 496), and misdemeanor resisting arrest (PC 148(a)(1)).
The charges are the result of a joint investigation by the Lafayette and Moraga Police Departments stemming from a series of crimes committed on 08-06-2013. The series of crimes began shortly after 6:00 AM with the theft of a Moraga citizen’s Honda Civic from the front of his residence. A Moraga Police Officer spotted the car on northbound Moraga Rd., just moments after it was reported stolen. After a brief pursuit, Jarrard lost control of the Honda and crashed into a cinderblock wall located at the intersection of Moraga Rd and Rheem Blvd., in Moraga. Jarrard fled the crash scene on foot into a nearby shopping center and ran into the 24 Hour Fitness. Jarrard then ran through the gym and out a rear door before scaling a fence and fleeing into the Carroll Ranch neighborhood. Jarrard eluded officers, including two K9’s from the CCC Sheriff’s Office, initially by hiding in an occupied residence on Dolores Ct. He was quickly discovered by a resident, and then fled to hide in another occupied residence on Josefa Pl., where he remained for some time unbeknownst to the female resident. Jarrard stole several items from the second residence including a change of clothes. Officers continued to search the area for Jarrard, but he was not spotted again until early in the afternoon when he was seen entering the back yard of a Solana Dr. residence in Lafayette. Jarrard burglarized that home and was seen fleeing the area on a child’s bicycle.
Jarrard was identified as the suspect after a security camera photograph from 24 Hour Fitness was circulated to surrounding police agencies. A Walnut Creek Detective recognized Jarrard and advised Moraga and Lafayette investigators. Several eye witnesses identified Jarrard from a police photo lineup and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Jarrard was arrested on other outstanding felony charges by Concord PD after a pursuit in Concord, and the Moraga and Lafayette charges were added. Jarrard’s bail for the Moraga-Lafayette charges is set at $198,000.00. Jarrard is still in custody awaiting trial.
An unidentified accomplice of Jarrard’s is still outstanding and police are asking the public for any information. Please contact Moraga Police Detective Will Davis at 925-888-7057 with any information about these crimes.
From the WCPD:
UPDATE: The attached photo shows the suspect vehicle fleeing the scene headed southbound on S. Main Street. Officers arrived on scene approximately 90 seconds after the suspects left. The white pick-up truck used to force entry can be seen at the top center of the photo. The “getaway” vehicle appears to be a white Chevy Blazer.
Any additional photos or video will be released if Detectives determine it could aid in the investigation of this crime. At this time there are no suspects in custody. There is also no direct evidence linking this crime to other similar burglaries where vehicles were used to gain entry into a building.
Investigators are continuing to follow-up on additional leads and information from witnesses.
From the Walnut Creek PD:
Walnut Creek PD received multiple 911 calls at approximately 5:47AM this morning. Callers reported seeing several men use a truck to force open the front doors at Tiffany’s on S. Main Street. The suspects then ran inside the store and smashed open a single display case. A small amount of jewelry was taken. Witnesses reported seeing the suspects flee the area in a white Chevy Blazer type vehicle. The vehicle used to force the doors open was reported stolen and left at the scene. Investigators are following up on numerous leads and reviewing security footage from the area. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Walnut Creek Police Department at (925) 256-3557.
