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Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Yahoo
Tool thief brandished gun at East Bay Home Depot: Police
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — An Oakland man was arrested after he allegedly stole multiple power tools from a Newark Home Depot and brandished a gun at a bystander filming the theft in the store parking lot, Newark police said. The alleged theft occurred shortly before 8 p.m. Wednesday. 'Upon arrival, officers gathered information indicating that the suspect had stolen merchandise from the store,' the Newark Police Department said. 'A good Samaritan attempted to document the incident on video as the suspect loaded the stolen power tools into his getaway car. The suspect responded by threatening the witness with a handgun.' Victim named, suspect arrested in Concord murder case The suspect did not physically harm the bystander filming the crime, authorities said. Information provided by the witness was later used to identify the suspect. The suspect was identified as 34-year-old Samuel Grajales. The Southern Alameda County Major Crimes Task Force located the getaway vehicle and the suspect hours later. Grajales was arrested and the stolen power tools were recovered from the suspect's vehicle. Grajales was arrested for shoplifting, brandishing a firearm in public. and for outstanding warrants. Grajales' case was referred to the Alameda County District Attorney's Office for prosecution. Prediction of 'major earthquake' on anniversary of Great San Francisco Earthquake not credible, experts say 'We extend our sincere gratitude to the vigilant witness whose quick action helped lead to the swift apprehension of a dangerous individual,' the Newark Police Department said. 'We encourage everyone to remain observant and report any suspicious activity. Remember: if you see something, say something. Please consider your safety first, before attempting to confront or intervene with a suspect, and do not hesitate to call 911 when witnessing a crime.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Yahoo
Serial drive-by shooter arrested in Newark: PD
(KRON) — The Newark Police Department said it has made an arrest in a series of drive-by shootings that began last December. Man convicted in random Tenderloin mob attack stabbing: SF DA Police said Xavier Medina, 19, of Newark, was charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of shooting at an inhabited dwelling, and committing a felony while on bail. Newark PD said there were three consecutive drive-by shootings on Dec. 20, 2024 which started in Union City and culminated with back-to-back shootings in Newark — one on Arrowhead Place and another on Noel Avenue. Police said an individual sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound in the Noel Avenue incident. Newark PD said another drive-shooting on Feb. 24 damaged a home and several cars on Spruce Street. Medina was taken into custody on April 1 in Oakland. Police believe he is behind three of the shootings. 'We will not tolerate acts of violence against our community and remain committed to bringing those responsible to justice,' said Chief Jonathan Arguello of NPD. This remains an open and active case. Anyone with information is urged to contact Newark Police Acting Lieutenant Yama Homayoun at or (510) 578-4920. Tips can be left anonymously at (510) 578-4965. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Yahoo
14-year-old accused of fatally shooting Newark cop expected to be tried as adult
A 14-year-old accused of gunning down a pair of New Jersey police officers, killing one of them, is expected to be tried as an adult in the shooting. The unidentified teen is facing counts including murder, attempted murder and possession of illegal weapons in connection with the gun battle in Newark last month, culminating in the shooting death of 26-year-old Detective Joseph Azcona. Under state law, juveniles below the age of 15 can't be tried as adults — so New Jersey's interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba is working to have the charges transferred to federal court. 'This is really the way it should be,' she said during an appearance on 'Fox and Friends' Thursday. 'If you shoot a police officer, if you shoot anyone, I don't care what your age is. If you're part of a gang and you have a repeated history of crime, you will be tried as an adult.' The shooting unfolded the night of March 7 at Carteret St. and Broadway, near a McDonald's and a White Castle not far from the Passaic River. Police said the gunman fired off more than two dozen shots as officers closed in, fatally striking Azcona, a five-year-veteran of the Newark Police Department. He'd been responding to the area as part of an intelligence team seeking suspects in an illegal weapons investigation, police said, adding that he didn't even have a chance to step out of his vehicle before he was fatally struck. Azcona's partner was also wounded in the shooting, as was the teen, whose name has not been released because of his age. He remains in the hospital, according to Habba. 'He was going to go under the state which meant that he would have had a very low sentence if he was found guilty, which I'm sure he would be, ' Habba said.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Yahoo
14-year-old accused of fatally shooting Newark cop expected to be tried as adult
A 14-year-old accused of gunning down a pair of New Jersey police officers, killing one of them, is expected to be tried as an adult in the shooting. The unidentified teen is facing counts including murder, attempted murder and possession of illegal weapons in connection with the gun battle in Newark last month, culminating in the shooting death of 26-year-old Detective Joseph Azcona. Under state law, juveniles below the age of 15 can't be tried as adults — so New Jersey's interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba is working to have the charges transferred to federal court. 'This is really the way it should be,' she said during an appearance on 'Fox and Friends' Thursday. 'If you shoot a police officer, if you shoot anyone, I don't care what your age is. If you're part of a gang and you have a repeated history of crime, you will be tried as an adult.' The shooting unfolded the night of March 7 at Carteret St. and Broadway, near a McDonald's and a White Castle not far from the Passaic River. Police said the gunman fired off more than two dozen shots as officers closed in, fatally striking Azcona, a five-year-veteran of the Newark Police Department. He'd been responding to the area as part of an intelligence team seeking suspects in an illegal weapons investigation, police said, adding that he didn't even have a chance to step out of his vehicle before he was fatally struck. Azcona's partner was also wounded in the shooting, as was the teen, whose name has not been released because of his age. He remains in the hospital, according to Habba. 'He was going to go under the state which meant that he would have had a very low sentence if he was found guilty, which I'm sure he would be, ' Habba said.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Yahoo
14-year-old accused of fatally shooting Newark cop to be tried as adult
A 14-year-old accused of gunning down a pair of New Jersey police officers, killing one of them, will be tried as an adult in the shooting. The unidentified teen is facing counts including murder, attempted murder and possession of illegal weapons in connection with the gun battle in Newark last month, culminating in the shooting death of 26-year-old Det. Joseph Azcona. Under state law, juveniles below the age of 15 can't be tried as adults — so New Jersey's interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba is working to have the charges transferred to federal court. 'This is really the way it should be,' she said during an appearance on 'Fox and Friends' Thursday. 'If you shoot a police officer, if you shoot anyone, I don't care what your age is. If you're part of a gang and you have a repeated history of crime, you will be tried as an adult.' The shooting unfolded the night of March 7 at Carteret St. and Broadway, near a McDonald's and a White Castle not far from the Passaic River. Police said the gunman fired off more than two dozen shots as officers closed in, fatally striking Azcona, a five-year-veteran of the Newark Police Department. He'd been responding to the area as part of an intelligence team seeking suspects in an illegal weapons investigation, police said, adding that he didn't even have a chance to step out of his vehicle before he was fatally struck. Azcona's partner was also wounded in the shooting, as was the teen, whose name has not been released due to his age. He remains in the hospital, according to Habba. 'He was going to go under the state which meant that he would have had a very low sentence if he was found guilty, which I'm sure he would be, ' Habba said.
