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mercurynews.com
mercurynews.com > 12/31/2025 > person-of-interest-in-richmond-homicide-turns-gun-on-self

Person of interest in Richmond homicide turns gun on self

Person of interest in Richmond homicide turns gun on self4+ hour, 46+ min ago  (227+ words) SAN PABLO " A person of interest in a fatal shooting at a Richmond eatery shot himself Tuesday in the parking lot of the San Pablo Police Department, according to police and media reports. The Richmond and San Pablo police departments…...

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The Mercury News
mercurynews.com > 12/23/2025 > richmond-mayor-eduardo-martinez-pressured-resign

Pressure mounts for Richmond mayor to resign after controversial posts about Israel

Pressure mounts for Richmond mayor to resign after controversial posts about Israel1+ week, 1+ day ago  (916+ words) RICHMOND " Days after sharing a series of controversial social media posts related to Israel and a recent mass shooting, Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez is facing increased pressure to either repair and restore trust with the community or resign. Dozens of…...

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The Mercury News
mercurynews.com > 12/15/2025 > richmond-shooting-victim-survives-police-investigate-no-arrests

Shooting in Richmond investigated; victim survives

Shooting in Richmond investigated; victim survives2+ week, 2+ day ago  (117+ words) RICHMOND " A person survived a shooting and was hospitalized over the weekend, police said. The victim remained in stable condition and is expected to recover, according to Richmond police Lt. Donald Patchin. Police have not made any arrests, and they…...

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The Mercury News
mercurynews.com > 12/03/2025 > richmond-police-assistant-chief-timothy-simmons-named-new-chief-replaces-bisa-french

Richmond police pick assistant chief to take over leadership reins

Richmond police pick assistant chief to take over leadership reins3+ week, 6+ day ago  (203+ words) RICHMOND " A longtime veteran of the Richmond Police Department has been picked to become the new leader of the agency. In a statement, police announced that Assistant Chief Timothy Simmons will take over for outgoing Police Chief Bisa French. Simmons…...

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The Mercury News
mercurynews.com > 12/03/2025 > salmon-thrown-at-people-vehicles-on-winchester-boulevard-in-campbell

Salmon thrown at people, vehicles on Winchester Boulevard in Campbell

Salmon thrown at people, vehicles on Winchester Boulevard in Campbell4+ week, 2+ hour ago  (215+ words) Retail Theft: Someone stole approximately 66 items worth about $2,000 in a store on South Bascom Avenue. The person who reported the theft discovered it after noticing bare shelves in the store. Possession of Stolen Property, Possession of a Controlled Substance to…...

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The Mercury News
mercurynews.com > 09/25/2025 > police-body-cam-footage-editing-other-transparency-requirements-adopted-in-richmond

Police body cam footage editing, other transparency requirements adopted in Richmond

Police body cam footage editing, other transparency requirements adopted in Richmond3+ mon, 6+ day ago  (1025+ words) RICHMOND " The Richmond Police Department will no longer be allowed to add what it claims is vital context to body worn camera footage of officer-involved shootings, a decision city councilmembers said is meant to increase impartiality and reduce public harm....

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The Mercury News
mercurynews.com > 09/08/2025 > richmond-man-charged-with-human-trafficking-after-domestic-violence-report

Richmond: Man charged with human trafficking after domestic violence report

Richmond: Man charged with human trafficking after domestic violence report3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (192+ words) RICHMOND " Contra Costa prosecutors have filed human trafficking and pimping charges against a man who was the subject of two separate 2024 investigations that began within weeks of one another, court records show. Jamon Ward, 33, was arrested last month on charges…...

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The Mercury News
mercurynews.com > 08/20/2025 > richmond-drunk-driver-got-13-years-for-killing-6-year-old-boy

Richmond drunk driver got 13 years for killing 6-year-old boy

Richmond drunk driver got 13 years for killing 6-year-old boy4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (254+ words) RICHMOND " The intoxicated driver who killed a 6-year-old boy in Richmond last year was sentenced to 13 years and eight months in state prison, court records show. Ramiro Rojas-Barrios, 30, pleaded no contest to vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated in the April 17, 2024 crash…...

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The Mercury News
mercurynews.com > 07/30/2025 > richmond-man-gets-100-years-to-life-for-murder

Richmond: Man gets 100 years to life for murder

Richmond: Man gets 100 years to life for murder5+ mon, 1+ day ago  (191+ words) RICHMOND " A man who has been arrested on suspicion of murder for times was sentenced last week to 100 years to life, this time for murdering a man in 2022. Bobby Dee Dozier, 39, was sentenced for murdering 26-year-old Emari Cook on July…...

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The Mercury News
mercurynews.com > 07/20/2025 > richmond-harbour-8-pogo-park

Can parks transform a community? This Richmond nonprofit thinks so

Can parks transform a community? This Richmond nonprofit thinks so5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (56+ words) RICHMOND " Parks have the power to heal. That's the belief inspiring a local nonprofit dedicated to breathing new life into Richmond's historically underserved Iron Triangle neighborhood. Named for ... Meticulous thought and care went into every piece of Harbour-8 Park, a…...