The El Cerrito Police Department's crime blotter details a series of criminal incidents, including public confrontations and DUIs, occurring from March 24-30.

Police arrested a 68-year-old man in Los Angeles for his alleged involvement in a series of "blessing scams" in San Francisco, where victims were tricked into giving up valuables.

Crime rates in San Francisco have dropped, with a 32% decline in property crime and 14% in violent crime for the first quarter of 2024 compared to the previous year.

A man named Ruben Lopez was arrested in South Napa Marketplace for attacking vehicles with rocks, evading and assaulting police officers, and faces multiple charges including weapon assault and vandalism.

Two San José men were arrested for trafficking drugs and weapons, using the dark web and cryptocurrencies to conduct their operations. They were apprehended following a traffic stop and subsequent search of their properties.

One teen was arrested in Fremont for having a loaded, stolen gun after police were alerted to a potential stolen vehicle. The other youth was released. Community tips aided the quick police response.

Daly City firefighters extinguished a home fire that caused significant damage but no injuries, with the cause under investigation; residents received Red Cross aid.

San Francisco man convicted of sexual battery for slapping a woman's buttocks, facing sex offender registration.

A car crashed into a building in San Francisco's Mission District without causing injuries, but structural damage to a pillar prompted an investigation and stabilization efforts by authorities.

Redwood City Police arrested a 21-year-old suspect, Alan ViverosLara, for shooting at a vehicle last month. No injuries were reported, and a handgun was found at his residence.

Zebulon Ira Baldwin was found dead in Fairfield, leading to a homicide investigation and the arrest of Erick John Fredericks. The case is ongoing, and Fairfield PD seeks public assistance.

Richmond Police responded to a shooting in Point Richmond and chased a suspect who discarded a gun before being arrested; one bystander was injured, and the suspect faces firearm charges.

San Jose police respond to a fatal hit-and-run involving a Chevy Camaro and Nissan Frontier, resulting in the city's 12th traffic death this year. A juvenile is in custody.