Full Notification

On Thursday (04/17/14) at 19:23 hours, Officer responded to Drigon Park to investigate an assault with a deadly weapon call. Dispatch received multiple calls of a male suspect holding a knife and threatening to kill people at the park. Apparently the suspect and another male got into an argument after the suspect’s dog attempted to attack dogs at the park. Arriving officers located and arrested Ronald Epps (56 year old Hayward resident) for threatening to kill people at the dog park.

On Friday (04/18/14) at 13:01 hours, Officers conducted a probation search at an address on Holt Street. Officers were attempting to locate a registered sex offender that failed to comply with the conditions of his probation. Officers found Truman Jefferson (43 year old Union City resident) hiding in the attic of the residence. Initially, Mr. Jefferson refused to come down out of the attic. Mr. Jefferson had a change of heart when he learned that a Police K-9 would be sent in to retrieve him if he failed to come out. Officers were then able to arrest Mr. Jefferson without further incident.

On Saturday (04/19/14) at 07:16 hours, Officers were dispatched to the area of Meteor Drive to investigate a vehicle fire. The vehicle was fully engulfed in fire as Officers arrived at the scene. The fire appears to be the result of a mechanical issue. The vehicle was towed from the scene for being a hazard.

On Sunday (04/20/14) at 17:40 hours, Officer Bui and Officer Cota conducted a traffic stop on Alvarado Niles Road. Officers located over three pounds of marijuana and hashish wax during a search of the vehicle. James Anderson (22 year old male) and Adrian Vidrio (20 year old male) were contacted during the traffic stop. Both males were arrested on multiple felony charges.

On Monday (04/21/14) at 07:52 hours, the victim started his vehicle and left it running in the driveway. The victim removed some items from his vehicle and took the property inside of his home. The victim returned a few moments later to see his vehicle being driven away by an Asian male suspect. The stolen vehicle is a grey 2012 Toyota Camry (license # 6YHN626).

Anyone with information on local crime or any of the listed incidents should contact the Investigations Division at 510-675-5247. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact the tips line by calling 510-675-5207 or email [email protected].