Sheriff’s Report: December 12 - 19
Two Men Shot During Attempted Theft at Vista Creek
Tuesday, December 14: at 9:18 a.m., Sheriff's deputies arrested two men who shot each other during an attempted robbery and carjacking at the Vista Creek Apartment complex in the carport area on Center Street. Lieutenant Ray Kelly with the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said a 28-year-old man who lived at the apartment was getting into his car when a vehicle pulled up, and a 27-year-old man approached him with a loaded weapon. During the exchange, the Castro Valley man pulled out his own weapon and was shot in the leg. The other man was shot in his upper body. Both men were taken to Eden Medical Center for treatment and are cooperating with the Sheriff's Office in the investigation. The vehicle carrying the younger man fled the scene. Lt. Kelly noted that the case would be turned over to the District Attorney for any criminal charges.
Followed Her With a Knife
Sunday, December 18: at 3:35 p.m., a 31-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication and illegal possession of a 6-inch knife. Deputies responded to a call about a restraining order violation at a house on Leroy Drive near San Miguel Avenue. During questioning, the man smelled of alcohol and was found to have the knife tucked in his belt behind his back. The man was taken into custody.
Verbal Argument Turns Physical
Sunday, December 18: at 11:55 a.m., a 911 call about a loud and aggressive-sounding argument sent deputies to an apartment on Congress Way near Park Way. There, they arrested a 19-year-old man from Newark on suspicion of assault on a family member and child endangerment. Deputies report that the man was in a verbal argument with the mother of his child when he became physical. The man was taken into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.
Shoplifter had Cocaine and Methamphetamine Drugs
Saturday, December 17: at 7:38 p.m., deputies arrested a 32-year-old man with no permanent residence on suspicion of possession of cocaine and methamphetamine drugs. The man was seen leaving a grocery store on Redwood Road and Castro Valley Boulevard when the store manager called for help. Deputies found the drugs in his pocket and identified that he had a warrant for his arrest. The shoplifting charge was dropped, but the man was taken to Santa Rita Jail.
Spousal Assault
Friday, December 16: at 10:10 a.m., a 42-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of spousal assault. Deputies responded to an altercation between a man and a woman outside an empty lot on Castro Valle Boulevard near Norbridge Avenue. The man was handcuffed and taken into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.
Fell Asleep with Fentanyl in Plain View
Thursday, December 15: at 9:35 a.m., deputies arrested a 28-year-old woman with no permanent residence on suspicion of trespassing and possession of fentanyl narcotics. The woman was discovered sleeping behind a business on Redwood Road near Redwood Court. Deputies reported they could see drug paraphernalia in the area and found the rest of her stash in her pockets. The woman was taken into custody.
Wanted Man in the Village
Thursday, December 15: at 10:40 a.m., a 33-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested as part of a warrant issued for his capture. Deputies served the warrant after the man was found sleeping in front of a restaurant in the Castro Village Shopping Center. The man had been previously convicted of vehicle theft and the possession of stolen property. Deputies took the man to Santa Rita Jail and held him without bail.
Park & Ride with Two Baggies of Fentanyl
Thursday, December 15: at 9:23 a.m., deputies arrested a 36-year-old man with no permanent residence after he was discovered sleeping in his car in the Park & Ride lot on Center Street. The man was charged with possession of two baggies of fentanyl narcotics and related drug paraphernalia. Deputies took the man into custody.
