Full Notification

February 21st

Residential Burglary- 8300 block of Kent Court
At 1145 hours, an officer responded to a report of a residential burglary that had occurred. The officer determined that the suspect had entered the house through an open door from a second story balcony by utilizing a ladder from the backyard. The suspect ransacked the home and left with electronic items and jewelry. The theft occurred between 1030 hours and 1140 hours that morning.

Driving Under the Influence (Alcoholic Beverage) – Battery on a Police Officer – San Pablo Avenue / MacDonald Avenue:
At 2107 hours, Officers arrested a 32 year old female Richmond resident for driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage during a traffic stop. During her arrest, she punched one of the officers and kicked another officer. She was booked and transported to the County Jail in Martinez. The officers were not injured.

February 22nd

Driving Under the Influence (Alcoholic Beverage):

At 0229 hours, a 45 year old Richmond resident was arrested for driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage during a traffic stop. He was booked and cite released.

Warrant Arrest- BART path and Blake Street
At 0734 hours, an officer spoke with a bicyclist and arrested the 41 year old man from Richmond for an outstanding $20,000 warrant for DUI held by Richmond PD. The officer booked the man at the El Cerrito Police Department and then transported him to the county jail in Martinez.

Driving Under the Influence and Alcohol and a Controlled Substance- San Pablo Avenue and Manila Avenue
At 1619 hours, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop in front of the police department and arrested the 31 year old male driver from Hercules for DUI. The officer booked the man at the El Cerrito Police Department and then transported him to the county jail in Martinez.

Driving Under the Influence (Alcoholic Beverage):

At 2245 hours, a male, 37 year old El Cerrito resident was arrested for driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage during a traffic stop. He was booked and cite released.








February 23rd

Attempted Burglary – 1300 Navellier St:

At 2140 hours, Officers responded to the report of four subjects trying to gain entry into vehicles. Three male juveniles and one adult male (all residents of Richmond) were located. The investigation determined that they had been trying to gain access to locked vehicles via a shaved key. They were booked and released to their parents.

Community Interest:

In an effort to continually stay ready and deliver police services in an eco-friendly manner, the El Cerrito Police Department tries to have officers ride police bicycles as frequently as possible. The bicycles provide officers with quick access along pedestrian paths and throughout the City, and help in maintaining the officers’ physical fitness. We consider the bicycle officers as an excellent resource for spotting crime, handling calls for service, and responding to questions and concerns from our residents.

Some officers can also ride dual sport motorcycles while on patrol. These motorcycles are in addition to the three Harley Davidson motorcycles assigned to our traffic officers. The dual sport motorcycles are smaller and allow our officers to access off-road paths, nature areas, and trails where an officer in a car or on foot cannot traverse. The dual sport motorcycles are another innovative way in which the El Cerrito Police Department delivers service to our citizens.