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Man charged with attempted murder of Alameda County sheriff’s deputy
![Prosecutors said 34-year-old Joel Gonzalez used a stolen car to hit the law enforcement officer during a stolen vehicle investigation. Prosecutors said 34-year-old Joel Gonzalez used a stolen car to hit the law enforcement officer during a stolen vehicle investigation.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/thinkstockphotos-95403440.jpg?w=620)
Prosecutors said 34-year-old Joel Gonzalez used a stolen car to hit the law enforcement officer during a stolen vehicle investigation.
Crime and Public Safety
![Miguel Rodriguez fled the scene of the fatal wreck, but sustained a seatbelt-shaped bruise and cuts that helped police identify him. Miguel Rodriguez fled the scene of the fatal wreck, but sustained a seatbelt-shaped bruise and cuts that helped police identify him.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/EBT-L-OAKCOURT-05XX-16.jpg?w=518)
Driver in Oakland fatal hit and run to receive 12 years in prison through plea deal
Miguel Rodriguez fled the scene of the fatal wreck, but sustained a seatbelt-shaped bruise and cuts that helped police identify him.
South Bay Crime
![The suspect sent sexually explicit messages to a female student between July and September 2023, police said. The suspect sent sexually explicit messages to a female student between July and September 2023, police said.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ocr-l-deputy-0910-01-1.jpg?w=526)
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Bay Area swim coach arrested on suspicion of sending sexually explicit messages to student
The suspect sent sexually explicit messages to a female student between July and September 2023, police said.
East Bay Crime
![A motive has not been determined yet in the shooting of a man Monday morning in East Oakland. A motive has not been determined yet in the shooting of a man Monday morning in East Oakland.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/crime-scene-tape-generic-1-1-4-1-1.jpg?w=507)
Man shot multiple times in East Oakland
A motive has not been determined yet in the shooting of a man Monday morning in East Oakland.
Peninsula Crime
![A Friday night disturbance call ended with an officer being hit in the head with a bottle and the arrest of a shoplifting suspect, authorities said. A Friday night disturbance call ended with an officer being hit in the head with a bottle and the arrest of a shoplifting suspect, authorities said.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sjm-rwcfatal-0321-03.jpg?w=525)
Multiple Peninsula police officers injured in fight involving liquor theft
A Friday night disturbance call ended with an officer being hit in the head with...
Police Accountability
![“This doesn’t build public trust. Where is the evidence?” said Jeff Wenninger, a former Los Angeles Police lieutenant who oversaw use of force investigations. “This doesn’t build public trust. Where is the evidence?” said Jeff Wenninger, a former Los Angeles Police lieutenant who oversaw use of force investigations.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/050724-3X2-UCLA-Protest-Impact-Munitions-CM-01.webp?w=525)
CHP justifies its officers’ use of force at Gaza protests, without providing evidence
“This doesn’t build public trust. Where is the evidence?” said Jeff Wenninger, a former Los...
San Jose Police Department
![A letter objects to the release of defendants charged with recent attacks on officers, including a viral sideshow vandalism of a patrol vehicle. A letter objects to the release of defendants charged with recent attacks on officers, including a viral sideshow vandalism of a patrol vehicle.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/0530-bus-l-gavel-1-42.jpg?w=537)
San Jose police union asks DA to challenge judge after high-profile releases
A letter objects to the release of defendants charged with recent attacks on officers, including...
Homicide
![Homicides reported in 2024 in the counties of Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco, Alameda and Contra Costa. Homicides reported in 2024 in the counties of Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco, Alameda and Contra Costa.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/homicidemap-listing.png?w=586)
Bay Area homicides 2024: Map and details
Homicides reported in 2024 in the counties of Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco, Alameda...
Guns
![Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned earlier Tuesday, a day after she was berated for hours by Democrats and Republicans over the agency's failure to protect the Republican presidential nominee. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned earlier Tuesday, a day after she was berated for hours by Democrats and Republicans over the agency's failure to protect the Republican presidential nominee.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sjm-24-Trump-Shooting_200336486.jpg?w=525)
State police: Officers were looking for Trump gunman before shooting
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned earlier Tuesday, a day after she was berated for...