Sheriff’s Report: July 11 - 18

Grand Theft Auto Ends in Two Arrests

Sunday, July 17: at 11:59 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested two 29-year-old men from Castro Valley following a traffic stop on Forest Avenue near Castro Valley Boulevard. The driver had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for driving a stolen vehicle, possession of stolen property, and illegal drug paraphernalia. He was additionally charged with evading arrest, grand theft auto, and possession of methamphetamine drugs. The passenger was charged with being an accessory, possession of a stolen vehicle, and possession of stolen property. The men were taken to Santa Rita Jail.

Camped Out at BART

Sunday, July 17: at 11:49 a.m., a 45-year-old man with no permanent residence was arrested on suspicion of breaking into a restricted area of the Castro Valley BART station on Norbridge Avenue and refusing to leave when asked by station agents. Deputies arrived on the scene following a call from BART police. The man also had an outstanding warrant issued for his arrest related to his providing a false ID to officers. Deputies took the man into custody.

Wanted Man Drove with Suspended License

Sunday, July 17: at 2:43 p.m., deputies arrested a 46-year-old man from Castro Valley as part of a warrant issued for his capture. The man had previously been charged with driving with a suspended license. Deputies caught up with the man in front of a home on Rizzo Avenue near Lake Chabot Road. The man was taken to Santa Rita Jail.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Sunday, July 17: at 12:48 a.m., a 41-year-old woman from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. Deputies responded to a report of an altercation outside an apartment complex on Grove Way near Vergil Street. The woman was handcuffed and taken into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.

Drove Drunk and Over the Limit

Saturday, July 16: at 12:37 p.m., deputies arrested a 28-year-old man from Castro Valley as part of a warrant issued for his capture. The man was traveling on Grove Way near North 5th Street when deputies stopped him for questioning and verified the warrant. Deputies report the man was previously charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood alcohol content over the legal limit, and driving with an expired license. The man was taken to Santa Rita Jail.

Assault and Attempted Burglary

Friday, July 15: at 9:53 a.m., a 32-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of assault on another person and attempted burglary. Deputies responded to a call about an altercation at a home on Almond Avenue near Seven Hills Road. The man also had a warrant issued for his capture related to a previous charge of violating a protective restraining order. Deputies took the man to Santa Rita Jail. The victim was treated at the scene.

Battery and Drugs

Saturday, July 16: at 4:06 p.m., deputies arrested a 65-year-old man with no permanent residence on suspicion of assault and battery and possession of illegal drug paraphernalia. The man was also wanted as part of a warrant issued for his capture for previous charges of attempted arson. Deputies responded to a report of an altercation in front of a business on Redwood Road near Castro Valley Boulevard. The man was handcuffed and taken into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.

Animal Cruelty

Thursday, July 14: at 8:20 p.m., a 37-year-old woman from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of violating a five-year ban on her owning pets following a misdemeanor charge of animal cruelty. Deputies were dispatched to a home on Christensen Lane near Parsons Avenue to investigate reports of animals at the property. The woman was taken into custody.

Driving a Stolen Vehicle

Thursday, July 14: at 4:40 p.m., deputies pulled over and arrested a 33-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of driving and possessing a stolen vehicle. The man was traveling on Mabel Avenue near Redwood Road when deputies ran the plates on the car and pulled him over. Deputies took the man into custody.

Vandalism and Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Thursday, July 14: at 4:07 p.m., a 36-year-old woman with no permanent residence was arrested outside a drug store on Castro Valley Boulevard in the Castro Village Center on suspicion of vandalism and assault with a deadly weapon. Deputies were dispatched to the scene after a call from the store manager. The woman was handcuffed and taken into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.