Suspect in Fatal Shooting at Richmond Park Arrested
An ongoing argument between two Oakland men boiled over into deadly violence over the weekend at a Richmond park, police said Wednesday....
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Aug
10
Aug
Supes Reject Sheriff Oversight Panel, Approve Quarterly Reports
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors decided Tuesday to let the Sheriff's Office report its activity, rather than create an independent oversight body....
04
Aug
Former Richmond Police Officer Faces Felony Charge for Allegedly Striking Man With Taser
The officer is accused of using a taser to hit a man repeatedly while trying to arrest him in April. He was fired from Richmond Police on Wednesday....
21
Jul
Police Chief Bisa French Reinstated After Abuse Allegations
Richmond Police Chief Bisa French was put on administrative leave in October after being accused of abusing a man who was accused of sex trafficking....
28
Jun
San Pablo Man Killed in Richmond Shooting
A 31-year-old San Pablo man was shot and killed Saturday night in Richmond, police said Monday. Police do not have a suspect....
08
Jun
Sheriff David Livingston Defeats Richmond Police Union Leader Benjamin Therriault
Incumbent David Livingston beat Richmond Police Officers union leader Benjamin Therriault in the race for Contra Costa County Sheriff....
21
May
Sheriff David Livingston Running Against Richmond Union Leader Benjamin Therriault
Contra Costa County Sheriff David Livingston has been on the job since 2010 but likely hasn't faced a challenge like this year's election....
12
May
Supervisors Approve New Deputies for Sheriff’s Office
The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office will add 34 new positions after the Board of Supervisors approved it in the county budget Tuesday....
09
May
Police Say Intoxicated Driver Crashed Into Police Motorcycle
Richmond Police say a drunk driver crashed into a parked police motorcycle Saturday night as an officer was conducting an investigation....
21
Apr
Authorities Say Jerry Lee Henderson Killed Meekiah Wadley in 1999
Authorities said Thursday they've identified Jerry Lee Henderson as the man who killed 28-year-old Meekiah Wadley in 1999 inside her Richmond home....
13
Apr
Richmond Police Union President Challenges Sheriff for Office
Ben Therriault, who leads the Richmond Police Officers Association, is running for sheriff. Incumbent David Livingston ran unopposed the last two elections....
07
Apr
60-Year-Old Shot, Killed Wednesday Evening
Melvin Stewart, 60, died after being shot Wednesday. It is considered Richmond's sixth homicide of 2022 so far and is being investigated....
27
Mar
Calls to Oust Contra Costa Sheriff Intensify
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors heard demands Tuesday to remove Sheriff David Livingston over his support of convicted former deputy Andrew Hall....
20
Dec
Police Adapting to Changing Expectations, Says Acting Richmond Chief
Acting Richmond Police Chief Louie Tirona talks to the Pulse about mental health crisis calls, traffic enforcement, staffing shortages and more....
14
Oct
Police Chief French Put on Administrative Leave Amid Investigation
A domestic violence restraining order has been filed against Richmond Police Chief Bisa French and her husband, Oakland Police Sgt. Lee French. ...
