Sheriff’s Report: September 16 - 23
Car Jacking Suspect Caught
Tuesday, September 17: At 10:49 a.m., Sheriff’s Deputies responded to an armed robbery in the 20000 block of Redwood Road in Castro Valley. The suspect took the victim’s wallet, which contained cash and credit cards, and was seen getting into the passenger side of a silver Jeep with Oregon license plates. Fortunately, the victim did not suffer any physical injuries. Deputies located a similar vehicle using FLOCK Automated License Plate Reader cameras and with the help of East Bay Regional Park District Police’s (EBRPD) helicopter, Eagle 6, the suspect and vehicle were located on San Leandro Boulevard near 66th Avenue in Oakland. The suspect was additionally charged with possessing a loaded firearm and was taken to Santa Rita Jail.
Accused of Beating Up a Family Member
Sunday, September 22: At 4:19 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 21-year-old man from Castro Valley on suspicion of assault on a family member. The man was near the intersection of Lake Chabot Road and Fairmont Drive when deputies arrived following a report of an altercation. The man was taken into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.
Drove Drunk and Over the Limit
Saturday, September 21: At 8:52 p.m., a 53-year-old woman from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a blood-alcohol limit over the legal limit. Deputies stopped the woman for a traffic violation at the intersection of Castro Valley Boulevard and Redwood Road. The woman failed her field sobriety test and was taken into custody.
Charged with Assault and Battery
Saturday, September 21: At 10:11 a.m., deputies arrested a 64-year-old woman from Castro Valley on suspicion of assault and battery outside a drug store on Castro Valley Boulevard near Yeandle Avenue. When deputies arrived, the woman was in the parking lot in a heated argument with another person. Deputies took the woman into custody. The victim was treated at the scene.
Two Suspected Gang Members Arrested
Saturday, September 21: At 1:22 p.m., two people with no permanent residence were arrested as part of warrants issued for their capture. Deputies detained a 30-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman behind a discount store on Castro Valley Boulevard near Chester Street. Both suspects had outstanding warrants for conspiracy to commit a crime and actively participating in a criminal street gang with knowledge that its members engage in, or have engaged in, a pattern of criminal gang activity. The man was additionally convicted of breaking into a car. The woman was additionally convicting of harboring a known fugitive. Deputies took the couple to Santa Rita Jail.
Caught with Burglar Tools and Drugs
Friday, September 20: At 11:41 a.m., deputies arrested a 51-year-old man with no permanent residence on suspicion of possessing illegal burglar tools, methamphetamine drugs, illegal narcotics, and related drug paraphernalia. The man was stopped for questioning behind a drug store on Castro Valley Boulevard near Yeandle Avenue. Deputies took the man into custody.
Wanted Man Caught Breaking Into Cars
Tuesday, September 17: At 9:11 a.m., a 36-year-old man from Castro Valley was arrested on suspicion of breaking into a car in the Castro Valley BART Station parking lot on Yeandle Avenue. Deputies responded to a report of suspicious activity and found the man had a warrant issued for his capture. The man was also charged with possessing illegal narcotics and related drug paraphernalia.
