Sheriff’s Report: March 4 - 11
Grand Theft Grocery
Sunday, March 10: At 1:57 p.m., Sheriff's deputies arrested a 49-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of grand theft from a grocery store on Castro Valley Boulevard near Redwood Road. Security stopped the man after he tried to leave with unpaid merchandise. Deputies took the man into custody.
Drove Drunk and Over the Limit
Saturday, March 9: At 7:43 p.m., a 55-year-old man from Castro Valley was pulled over and arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a blood alcohol content over the legal limit. Deputies stopped the man on Castro Valley Boulevard near Center Street. The man failed his field sobriety test and was taken into custody.
Wanted for Burglary
Saturday, March 9: At 12:34 a.m., deputies arrested a 28-year-old man from Castro Valley as part of a warrant issued for his capture. The man was previously convicted of possessing burglar tools, providing a false ID for authorities, and resisting arrest. Deputies served the warrant at a home on Pine Street near Elm Street. The man was taken to Santa Rita Jail.
Spousal Assault
Friday, March 8: At 6:17 a.m., a 911 call about a loud and aggressive-sounding argument sent deputies to a motel on Castro Valley Boulevard near Stanton Avenue. There, they arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of spousal assault. The man also had an outstanding warrant for violating the terms of his parole. Deputies took the man to Santa Rita Jail. The victim was treated at the scene.
Possessing Lost Property
Friday, March 8: At 2:22 a.m., deputies arrested a 60-year-old man with no permanent residence on suspicion of possessing lost property, methamphetamine drugs, and related illegal drug paraphernalia. The man was spotted outside a home on Grove Way near Idena Avenue. Deputies handcuffed the man and took him into custody.
Drug Runner Arrested
Thursday, March 7: At 1:28 p.m., a 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of illegal possession of more than 28.5 grams of cannabis and a loaded concealed handgun. Deputies stopped the man outside a grocery store on Redwood Road near Castro Valley Boulevard. The man revealed his stash and was taken into custody.
Attempted Robbery
Thursday, March 7: At 4:28 p.m., deputies arrested a 19-year-old on suspicion of attempted robbery of a grocery store on Redwood Road near Castro Valley Boulevard. Store security alerted deputies to the scene as he tried to rob a clerk. The man was taken into custody.
Refused to Leave Restricted Area
Thursday, March 7: At 9:24 a.m., a 69-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested for failing to leave a restricted area of a hospital despite repeated attempts to move him. Deputies were dispatched to Eden Medical Center on Lake Chabot Road after hospital security detained the man for refusing to leave. The man was taken into custody.
Auto Theft
Wednesday, March 6: At 4:28 p.m., deputies arrested a 34-year-old Castro Valley man suspected of auto theft. The man was spotted in the parking lot of a grocery store on Redwood Road near Castro Valley Boulevard. Sheriff’s deputies ran the plates and found the vehicle had been reported stolen. The man was taken into custody.
Assault and Battery
Tuesday, March 5: At 8:52 a.m., a 35-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of assault and battery, assault with intent to maim, and mayhem resulting in serious bodily injury. Deputies were dispatched to the parking lot of a grocery store on Redwood Road near Castro Valley Boulevard following reports of an altercation. The man was handcuffed and taken into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.
