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Joaquin Moraga Sex Abuse Scandal Going National – 48 Hours Exposé Showing Tomorrow

October 17, 2014 11:30 am

The child sex abuse scandal from the 1990’s at the Moraga middle school Joaquin Moraga in which millions of dollars have been paid to settle multiple cases is about to get more national attention as the CBS documentary news show 48 Hours will be featuring this scandal tomorrow on a new episode:

A former middle school athlete kept quiet about years of abuse by a trusted coach. Can she now get the woman to admit to her crimes? Tracy Smith reports in an all-new “48 Hours” Saturday, Oct. 18 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

Check out this Contra Costa Times article for more information.

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Wallet Robbery at Tender Greens in Downtown Walnut Creek on Mon.

October 1, 2014 10:30 pm

From the Walnut Creek PD:

Here is an update on the wallet thief. Take a close look as she is seen exiting a store after purchasing over $1000 worth of merchandise on the stolen credit card. This is just one of the stores she hit. Please call the Walnut Creek Police Dept at (925)943-5844 if you recognize her.

More details including video from Tender Greens at SF Gate.

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Woman Robbed and Kidnapped (later Released) Near Ygnacio Valley Rd in Walnut Creek

September 23, 2014 10:00 pm

From the Walnut Creek PD:

On 9/23/14, at approximately 11:55 am, the Walnut Creek Police Department received a 911 call reporting a robbery. The female victim was confronted in her front yard (400 block of Muller Road) by a male suspect armed with a gun. The suspect forced the victim to drive to a Bank of America branch in downtown Walnut Creek where she withdrew money. The suspect and the victim drove back to the victim’s neighborhood where she was released unharmed.

The Walnut Creek Police Department is asking anyone that may have witnessed this incident to call (925) 256-3518. Investigators are also seeking video footage from exterior home security cameras in the area of Lakewood Road around the time of this incident.

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Prostitution Solicitation at Rheem Shopping Center Massage Parlor in Moraga

August 28, 2014 10:30 pm

From the Moraga PD:

The Moraga Police Department conducted an investigation into possible illicit activities occurring at Wonderful Spa, a massage parlor located at 450 Center Street in the Rheem Shopping Center in Moraga.

With the assistance of the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff, an undercover operation on 8/28/14 at approx. 1656 hours resulted in the arrest of 52-year-old Situ Li of San Leandro for misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution. Li was booked at the Moraga Police Department and released on a signed Promise to Appear. The incident is also being investigated for possible use permit violations against the business. Please contact Sergeant Brian South at 925-888-7052 for any inquiries.

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Moraga School District Settles 2 More Sex Abuse Lawsuits for $14 MIllion

June 18, 2014 10:30 am

Last May I noted that the Moraga School District settled a sex abuse lawsuit for $2.85 million and now 2 more sex abuse lawsuits have been settled for $14 million. More details in the Contra Costa Times article here. The article notes that it’s “the nation’s largest molestation settlement per student.”

From the Moraga School District statement:

Two lawsuits against the Moraga School District alleging that sexual abuse of students in the 1990s could have been prevented have been settled. The settlements were reached following discussions between the district’s insurer and attorneys for the two victims. The district did not determine the amount of the settlement payment, which will be made by the insurer and will not impact the district’s general fund.

Under the terms of the agreement, the district’s insurer will pay each of the two women $7 million for the suffering they and their families experienced as a result of the abuse. In exchange, the women have agreed to drop their lawsuits and release all claims against the district and its former staff.

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Acalanes High School in Lafayette goes on Lockdown

June 6, 2014 4:00 pm

From the Lafayette City Manager:

Earlier today, Acalanes High School went on total lockdown after a student texted a threatening message. After an all-out response from the Lafayette Police Department and Acalanes faculty and administration, the student was arrested, taken into custody, and it is likely that s/he will be prosecuted for the action. There are lots of things wrong about this, but among the most regretful is that the high school seniors were scheduled to have their senior picnic at 10:30A, and this stupid act disrupted their celebration. Anyway, everybody’s breathing easier now, and the police and school personnel can chalk it up as a very realistic drill. All involved commented that the twice-annual active-shooter drills paid off big time. Whew.

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Shooting on Ygnacio Valley Road at Oak Grove Road in Walnut Creek

May 26, 2014 9:30 am

From the Walnut Creek PD:

Narrative: On the above date and time, the Walnut Creek Police Department received numerous 911 calls reporting several shots fired into a vehicle at the above location. Witnesses said the victim and suspect vehicles were driving westbound on Ygnacio Valley Road approaching the red light at Oak Grove Road. The suspect vehicle pulled up alongside the victim vehicle and shots were fired into the victim’s front passenger window. The suspect then exited the car and fired numerous times into the victim’s vehicle, striking both the driver and front seat passenger. The two victims (adult female driver and adult male passenger) had just left a concert at the Concord Pavilion.

The suspect vehicle then fled northbound onto Oak Grove Road. The victims were taken to John Muir Hospital for treatment and their condition is unknown at this time. Anyone with information or who witnessed the above is encouraged to call the Walnut Creek Police Department at (925) 943-5844.

Suspect: Black male adult, early-mid 20’s, medium build, 600-602 tall, wearing a black 3 hole mask, tshirt and blue jeans. Armed with a semi-automatic handgun.

Suspect Vehicle: Light colored Honda (or similar type) 4 door sedan.

Victim Vehicle: White 4 door Mercedes

Press Release Prepared By: Lieutenant Lanny Edwards

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Strong Armed Robbery of Purse in Downtown Walnut Creek

May 9, 2014 8:20 pm

From the Walnut Creek PD:

On 05/09/14 at approximately 1044 hours, a woman was walking westbound on Olympic Blvd near S. Main St. A suspect (Hispanic Male Adult in his 20’s) grabbed the woman’s purse and fled into the Plaza Escuela East parking garage and then fled in a white pick-up truck. There were two other Hispanic males in the vehicle.

The Walnut Creek Police Department received information a delivery truck driver was in the area and witnessed the theft. The witness is encouraged to contact the Walnut Creek Police Department at (925) 943-5844.

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Robbery at Gunpoint in Happy Valley Last Night – Lafayette Police Mum on Details

April 25, 2014 10:00 pm

From the Lafayette PD Chief:

Last night a resident of Happy Valley came home and, after parking his car in the driveway, he was robbed at gunpoint. […] The suspect then fled the area and the resident immediately called the police. Officers from throughout the region responded, and even the canines from the Sheriff’s Office and a helicopter from the CHP were there to help, too. We set the perimeter, hunted for the suspect, and collected the evidence, but we weren’t able to find the creep.

According to the police chief, neighbors received a police bulletin about the robbery. To get access to the report to help with the search, “Send me [LPD chief] your name, email address, and your home address and we’ll get the information to you.” Did any Lafayette residents receive the report? I wonder why they don’t take advantage of the Lafayette Nixle messaging service or Twitter to publicize the crime search?

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Two people Arrested for Burglary at Home Goods in Moraga

April 9, 2014 9:30 pm

From the Moraga PD:

On Tuesday, 4/8/2014, a little after 2 pm, Moraga Officers arrested Dominika Johnson, age 25, and Kendra Hill, age 28, for burglary and associated charges emanating from actions inside the Moraga Home Goods Store.

Both suspects entered the store, took items from inside the store and brought them to the clerk to claim as returns, receiving cards for store credit. Johnson had been identified as doing the same thing on 3/31/14, 4/3/14, and 4/5/14. These incidents were reported to MPD on 4/7/14.

At the time of the arrests, children were located in the suspect’s car. The children were tended at the scene until a relative responded to pick them up.

Hill (photo #1), an Antioch resident, was also booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on charges of burglary, conspiracy, and child endangerment.

Johnson (photo #2), an Oakland resident was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on 4 counts of burglary, conspiracy, receiving stolen property, violation of probation, and two outstanding arrest warrants for traffic violations and grand theft.

MPD was assisted throughout the incident by 3 officers from Orinda PD.

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