Sheriff’s Report: August 28 – September 4

Shoplifting and Assault

Thursday, August 31: at 2:23 p.m., Sheriff's deputies arrested a 28-year-old woman from Castro Valley on suspicion of shoplifting, assault and battery, and resisting arrest. The woman was seen leaving a discount store on Castro Valley Boulevard near Chester Street when the store manager called. Deputies report the woman put up a fight before she was taken into custody.

Manager Puts Thief Under Citizen’s Arrest for $20

Wednesday, August 30: at 1:57 p.m., a 42-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting less than $20 of merchandise from a drug store on Castro Valley Boulevard near Yeandle Avenue. Deputies were called to the scene after the manager put the man under citizen's arrest. The manager confirmed the theft using in-store surveillance video. The man was taken into custody.

Used a Box Cutter as a Weapon

Tuesday, August 29: at 11:25 p.m., deputies responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon at an apartment on Baker Road near Delaney Court. When they arrived, they arrested a 28-year-old woman from San Leandro for assault with a deadly weapon, making death threats, and assault and battery. Deputies report two different people were threatened by the woman and both decided to press charges. The woman was taken into custody.

Caught Rummaging Through Unlocked Cars

Monday, August 28: at 12:05 p.m., a 65-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of entering a private property without permission. Deputies were called to an apartment on Grove Way near Idena Avenue after a property manager called about a man who was rummaging through unlocked cars. The man had been previously asked to stay away from the property but quickly returned. Deputies took the man into custody.

Family Fight

Sunday, August 27: at 10:16 p.m., a 911 call about a loud and aggressive-sounding argument sent deputies to a townhome on Santa Maria Avenue near Jamison Way. There, they arrested a 29-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of assault on a family member. The victim claimed the man grabbed her by the wrists, causing bruising. Deputies took the man into custody.

Caught With Liquid Methamphetamine Drugs

Friday, August 25: at 2:19 p.m., a 46-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of possessing liquid methamphetamine drugs and related drug paraphernalia. Deputies responded to a report of shoplifting and found the man fitting the description outside a business on Wilbeam Avenue near Castro Valley Boulevard. During questioning, deputies did not find the merchandise but did find a syringe and took the man into custody.