Tag: crime
Martinez Police blotter for Sept. 1-15, 2019
• On September 1st at 12:46 am, Officer Angoco arrested a man for public intoxication in the area of Green Street and Estudillo Street, where he was nearly struck by a vehicle while walking into traffic. Case #19-2361. • At 8:30 am, Officer Lucido responded to a business in the 2800 block of Howe Road […]
Martinez Police Blotter for Aug. 1-15, 2019
• On August 1st at 8:10 am, MPD dispatch received a call from a blocked number. The male voice reported a bomb at the court house. The Sheriff’s Office received a similar call; believing it to be the same man. The courthouse was evacuated by sheriff’s deputies. Incident# 1908010007. • At 11:40 am, Officer Weems […]
Thieves can’t stop the music at MJHS
MARTINEZ, Calif. – It has been more than a week since thieves broke into the Martinez Junior High School music room to steal an alto sax, a baritone saxophone and a cello with a case. Police say they got in through a window and set off an alarm. According to Instrumental Music Teacher Julianne George, […]
CASE Team arrests suspects following investigation
Earlier this month, the Contra Costa County Anti-Violence Support Effort (CASE) Team started an investigation into a person who allegedly possessed a handgun through an illegal transfer. The CASE Team later obtained a search warrant for the suspect and his home. On August 16, 2019, the CASE Team executed the search warrant at a residence […]
Martinez Police Blotter for July 1 – 15, 2019
On July 1st at 1:03 am, Sergeant Busciglio contacted a man and woman in the 200 block of Howe Road. The man was arrested for possession of a switchblade knife and a methamphetamine pipe. The woman was arrested for identity theft and possession of prescription medications. Case# 19-1745. At 6:00 am, Corporal Baillie took a […]
Martinez Police blotter for Jun 1-15, 2019
On June 1st at 1:39 am, Officer Montano contacted a 46-year-old man at Pacheco Boulevard and Falling Star Drive. The man was arrested for a misdemeanor warrant and booked into MDF. Case# 19-1505. At 3:45 am, officers responded to the 1200 block of Pine Street for a report of smoke and a fire alarm sounding […]
MPD K9 apprehend San Bruno mall shooter suspect
Two additional suspects involved with the shooting that took place at the Tanforan Mall July 2, 2019, have been arrested. MPD officers & K9 Brut were very busy Thursday morning. Officers were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle & once the vehicle became disabled three of the five occupants fled on foot. Ofc. Breinig and […]
Creek Monkey Tap House burglarized
By DANA GUZZETTI Martinez News-Gazette Reporter MARTINEZ, Calif. – Before dawn on Sunday morning, burglars robbed Creek Monkey Tap House, a popular downtown Martinez business. According to the business owner Jim Blair, thieves took whatever they could find that was of value at the popular pub. Blair said an employee called him at the airport, […]
Martinez Police blotter for May 16-31, 2019
On May 16th at 6:27 am, officers responded to 1836 Alhambra Ave. (Vintage Market) for a report of a man breaking down the fence leading to the rear of the building. Officers contacted the 24-year-old resident of Antioch and arrested him for felony vandalism. He was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility (MDF). Case # […]
Martinez Police blotter for May 1-15, 2019
On May 1, 2019 at 1:29 pm, Officer Miller responded to a fight at Amtrak. A man was arrested for public intoxication. Case# 19-1235. At 6:40 am, Sergeant Muncher took a vehicle burglary report from a resident in the 200 block of Sunnybrae Drive. The vehicle’s window was smashed and a nail gun was taken. […]
