Latest safety updates near Ohlone Park
I. S.Ohlone Park·2+ weeks agoThere’s a guy going door to door trying to sell books for some charity called “equality sales”. This is not a real charity nor company, it’s a scam do not Donate! This type of scam is often used on people who are being trafficked. Be careful !7Like8
BERKELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT2+ weeks agoAgencySuspect arrested for threatening a City of Berkeley Employee On February 4th, at approximately 11:48 am, BPD received a report that a City of Berkeley employee made threats to shoot themselves and other City of Berkeley employees. Our weekend patrol teams began working on this investigation, contacting the involved parties and ensuring people were safe. A warrant was obtained for Pat Urdahl, a City of Berkeley employee, and BPD established a security plan to ensure the safety of all involved parties. On February 5th, Officers were dispersed throughout the City to provide additional security if Urdahl came to work. When Urdahl did not arrive at work, our Detectives Bureau, Special Response Team and additional officers, responded to a location in Concord to serve a search and arrest warrant. Around 1:18 pm, Urdahl was arrested without further incident. A search was conducted at the location, resulting in recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and controlled substances. On February 7th, Urdahl was charged with PC 422(A)- Willfully threatens to commit a crime, PC 29800(A)(1)- Possession of a firearm by a felon, HS 11370.1(A)- Possession of a controlled substance while armed, along with several felony enhancements. The Berkeley Police Department would like to thank the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department and the Concord Police Department for assisting in this investigation. 2024-00052809Like2
CAL FIRE2+ weeks agoAgencySerial Arsonist Arrested in El Dorado County. Suspect arrested on suspicion of starting fires in El Dorado and Amador counties On October 23, 2023, El Dorado County Sheriff's Deputies arrested an individual for a CAL FIRE-related warrant in El Dorado County for three fires that occurred in Pollock Pines in mid-September. Since the individual was taken into custody, he has been charged with two additional fires, totaling five fires between El Dorado and Amador counties. With assistance from CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office, and the El Dorado County Fire Protection District, Steven Saunders, age 27, was arrested and booked in the El Dorado County Jail on suspicion of arson and starting fires at the following locations: • A structure fire on September 13, 2023, at 2:33 a.m. at the Taco Bell Building at 6454 Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines. • A vegetation fire on September 13, 2023, at 9:48 p.m. behind the Family Dollar Store at 6524 Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines. • A vegetation fire on September 14, 2023, at 5:18 a.m. behind CVS Drugs at 6450 Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines. • A vegetation fire on October 21, 2023, at 4:00 a.m. in the area of Meadow View Road and Shenandoah Road in River Pines. • A vegetation fire (the Ore Fire) on October 23, 2023, at 3:39 p.m. in the area of Highway 49 and Ore Court in Logtown. Through evidence obtained at the fire scenes, all fires were determined to be arson. CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers work diligently to investigate all fires and apprehend those suspected of starting fires. From January 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers have made 88 arson arrests. CAL FIRE urges the public to be vigilant in their preparedness and aware of suspicious activity. To report suspicious fire activity please call the Arson Tip Line at 1-800-468-4408.219Like50
BERKELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT2+ weeks agoAgencyThe Berkeley Police Department is committed to the safety and security of our community. We are constantly working to educate the public on crime prevention tips. This morning, we responded to numerous reports of completed and/or attempted vehicle burglaries from last night throughout West Berkeley. At the time of this message, we have identified 53 victim vehicles. Auto theft and auto burglaries have been a reoccurring issue. As these investigations continue for those responsible, please utilize these tips in an effort to keep yourself, your family, and your property safe: •If feasible, always park in a well-lit or secured area. •Make sure your vehicle is locked, the windows are rolled up, and if you have an alarm, set it. •Take all your personal belongings or items of value with you. Do not leave anything of value inside the vehicle. •Remove all personal identifying information from your vehicle. Consider taking photographs of insurance cards and DMV registration information to keep with you versus leaving it inside your glove compartment. •If you have to leave anything inside your vehicle, store it out of site or in a locked compartment or the trunk (if equipped). If storing items in your trunk, try to place these items inside the trunk before your arrival so that someone does not watch you placing these items inside your trunk. •If you have any electronic charging cords in your vehicle, place these out of site as someone may break in to see if anything is attached to the cord. •If you have any electronics that you must keep inside the vehicle, turn the Bluetooth and WiFi signal off, place the electronic device into airplane mode, or turn it off completely to avoid the signal being detected from outside the vehicle. If you are a victim of burglary, have witnessed a crime, and want to report it, or have information about these crimes, please call the BPD Non-emergency line to make a report at 510-981-5900.27Like8
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