Officer Involved Shooting, Sketch of Gas Station Robbery Suspect, Redcoats Stabbing Suspect Arrested

Officer Involved Shooting in Dublin

Dublin Police shot and wounded a 28-year-old man they said was wielding a large "Rambo-style" knife on Friday morning. A neighbor says this is not the first time the suspect, who police identified as Ryan Cox, has been in the street with a knife. Watch the video of the neighbor describing the scene Friday morning. Read the original story here.

Composite Sketch of Shell Station Armed Robbery Suspect

Pleasanton Police released a sketch this week of the man suspected of committing armed robbery at the Shell Gas Station on Jan. 16. The victim believes the neck tattoo is on the right side of his neck and the suspect has several “tear drop” tattoos underneath his left eye. Do you know this man? If so, call Pleasanton Police Department at 925-931-5100.

Swalwell Sponsors Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act

Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) sponsored the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act and called for swift action on the legislation Wednesday. Read the full story here. Check out Swalwell's most recent blog.

Livermore Man Wanted for Pleasanton Stabbing Surrenders to Police

Santiago Valencia, 29, of Livermore surrendered to police on Jan. 18 for a stabbing during a fight behind Redcoats Pub in Pleasanton on Jan. 5.

City Employee Arrested on Suspicion of Illegal Computer Access and Embezzlement

Recreation supervisor Ian Anderson was arrested by Pleasanton Police on Thursday for suspicion of theft and unlawful computer access. According to police, Anderson unlawfully accessed a city computer database and stole approximately $300 worth of services for his personal benefit.

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