North 880 at Decoto Shut Down

Fremont police officers have shut down northbound 880 underneath Decoto Road while they conduct a felony stolen vehicle stop. Numerous officers are on scene.
Update- The four occupants are now in custody and the northbound lanes are opening.

Auto - Ped Accident at Wal-Mart

A Toyota Prius has struck a woman pedestrian at the entrance to the Wal-Mart on Osgood a few minutes ago.  Citizens on scene say she is conscious and breathing but can't walk.

Probation Search Sundale South Area

Numerous Fremont Police officers, including detectives and SWAT members, conducted a probation search this afternoon near Blanchard and Bullard, per radio traffic.  The individual of interest was hiding in the attic area resulting in a lengthy search to find him.  At one point officers requested a 10 foot ladder from the fire department to use in a crawl space.  By 1:45 p.m., some 90 minutes after commencing the search, the subject exited the attic and was taken into custody.

Traffic Enforcement in Hayward Today

Fremont motor units as well as traffic officers from other agencies are working in Hayward this morning.   This is one of those regional enforcement events to saturate officers in areas with traffic issues.  A few months ago they were working in San Leandro.

Hayward Police Chief To Retire

Here is a link to the East Bay Times story:
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2019/02/27/hayward-police-chief-to-retire-in-july/

Armed Robbery on Guardino

A man standing outside of an apartment complex on Guardino Drive was robbed by a young man with a gun around 1:30 this afternoon.   Suspect left in a green Toyota Avalon towards Walnut.  Officers are in the area.

Drunk Transient at For Paws Clinic

A drunk man is hanging out around an outside utility closet next to For Paws Clinic on Fremont near Grimmer, and is refusing to leave.  Maybe they can neuter him before officers arrive.

Pursuit of Robbery Suspects !

Suspects wanted in an armed robbery of a store on Mission Blvd in U.C. and possibly responsible for an attempt armed robbery in Fremont, were pursued by Fremont officers minutes ago.  The pursuit travelled north on 880 from Decoto into Hayward, exiting at Tennyson.  A Fremont motor unit and at least two cars chased the armed suspects east on Tennyson and through a neighborhood  before losing them.  Marked and unmarked Fremont and Hayward police officers are still in the area looking for the suspects.  Info from detectives, per radio traffic, say this crew in the silver Infinity are responsible for at least 7 armed robberies throughout the Bay Area.  I will update as needed.
2:00 update:  A UCPD officer has located the suspect vehicle in the Mt Eden section of west Hayward.  Numerous officers from Fremont, U.C. and Hayward have set up a perimeter.  Apparently the suspects have fled the vehicle on or near Eden Avenue.
2:20 update:  There is talk about this vehicle they have now not being related to the armed robbery.  They have a silver Infinity but apparently doesn't match with what Fremont was chasing.
2:37 update:  UCPD confirms that the vehicle they have on Eden is not related to the pursuit in Hayward.  They do have a case where someone did run from them though.
The Union City robbery took place at 7 Hills Food Store, Mission and Appian Way.  The attempted armed robbery in Fremont took place at the Fremont Gurdwara.  The latter turned out to be a brandishing of a handgun only- no robbery and may not be related to the U.C. robbery, but occurred shortly after the 7 Hills robbery.

Wreck at Mowry & Logan

A two vehicle accident, one of which hit a power pole, occurred around 1 p.m. at Mowry and Logan.  Officers on scene advise that power is out in the area.  PGE has been notified.  Traffic may be delayed  through the area.  There are injuries and an ambulance has been dispatched.

Pit Bulls on the Loose Central Park

Fremont park rangers have a report of three pit bulls running loose on Paseo Padre near Sailway.  They are on the way to check it out.
Update:  park rangers were unable to locate the dogs.

Fremont Jail Closed Tonight

A UCPD officer radioed that he had a prisoner and was enroute to Fremont.  The dispatcher informed him that the Fremont jail was closed.  He said he would go to Santa Rita instead.  But, in my 18 years of listening to Fremont PD I have never heard mention of the jail closing.  I don't know if this is because all the beds are full (there are enough crazy transients out there to fill the beds, for sure) or if its another issue such as staffing.

Update:  Fremont PD PIO Geneva Bosques has provided an update.  She said the jail is normally closed once a year so the jailers can attend training and for maintenance to be performed.  The jail should reopen this Friday.

FPD Patrol Blotter Absent

The last issue of the Fremont Police Patrol Blotter was sent out February 14th, covering the previous weekend of the 8th-10th.  While it is important for the Chief and her staff to meet with the public, such as at the event at Starbucks today, a priority should be given to informing the public of crime in Fremont via the patrol blotter.
Update:  A patrol blotter was sent out moments ago covering last weekend's events.

Smoker Ejected From Extended Stay

The manager at the Extended Stay on Farwell has locked a guest out of her room a few minutes ago.  The guest was smoking in the room which is not allowed.  She is now causing a disturbance in the lobby.  Officers are on the way over, per radio traffic.

Tesla Sedan Broken Into

A Tesla was broken into at the Denny's in Warm Springs around 7 o'clock this evening.  The owner saw a man walk away from his car with his backpack.  Officers are on scene.

House Fire in Mission San Jose

There is smoke coming from an upstairs bedroom of a residence on Becado Drive.  Fremont Fire Dept is on scene and attacking the fire.
Update:  At 6:04 p.m. fire captain reports they have "knockdown" on the fire.  All residents are out of the house.  Fire fighters are checking the attic for any extension.  Fremont Police officers are now on scene providing traffic control.

Police Chief at Starbucks (Mowry) Monday

 Fremont Police Chief Petersen will be available to speak with the public tomorrow, Monday, at the Starbucks on Mowry next to the Lucky's on the west side of town.  She and her staff will be there from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  They will be available to talk about current issues such as auto burglaries, the mentally ill loose on the streets, muggings, store thefts, etc. 

Man With Pants Down

I'm hearing more and more of these types of calls.  Officers are on the way to Paseo Padre at Deep Creek on a report of a man standing there with his pants down to his knees and talking to himself.  The other day it was a woman in the Irvington area with her pants down.  And did I mention the guy near Walgreens on Mowry urinating in front of the security guard?

Disturbance at Washington Hospital

There is a man in the ER room at WTH arguing with staff members there.  A UCPD officer, there for another reason, encountered the disturbance and asked Fremont Police dispatcher for additional officers to assist.

Stabbing in U.C.; James Logan on Lockdown

A person has been stabbed at James Logan High in U.C.  The subject is being treated by paramedics.  Logan High is on lockdown.  Police are working on identifying the suspect.  From radio reports, it appears the stabbing took place in or near the portables in the back of the campus near Meyers Drive.
Update:  Apparently two students have been stabbed.  One is serious and is being transported to a hospital.  The other student seems not to be seriously injured.  The suspect, another student, has been identified and police are actively looking for him.
Update:  Suspect was taken into custody shortly after 1 p.m. at the Mexico Super on Mission Blvd.

Road Rage Fight at Grimmer and Irvington

Five men are in a fight at Grimmer and Irvington, apparently a result of a road rage incident, per dispatch radio traffic.  Two officers are on the way.

Rescue Operation On Osgood Court

Fremont Fire and Police personnel are off on Osgood Common assisting an injured worker.  The location is on a hillside south of 680.  The worker has finger injuries but is in an area that is difficult for rescue workers to reach.

Vehicle Accidents on Fremont Blvd

A few minutes before 8 o'clock this evening 3 vehicles collided at the intersection of Fremont & Decoto.  At least one person was injured and an ambulance was dispatched.
About 20 minutes later a vehicle struck a building at Fremont & Mowry.  No one was trapped in the vehicle and the fire captain reports minimum damage to the building.  An ambulance was dispatched to this accident as well.

Shots Fired Call on Blacow

Several people have called about numerous shots being fired on Blacow, possibly near Blacow Elementary School, around 7:30 this evening.  One caller said someone was shooting from a moving car, but they did not witness this- just heard the shots, then the car.  Several officers are on the way to the neighborhood.  The suspect vehicle was last heard northbound on Besco towards Stevenson.

Update- It appears that officers were not able to locate any shooting scene nor were any victims located. 

Underwear Thieves From Marshalls Caught by FPD Sergeant

An FPD sergeant located a suspect vehicle wanted in a robbery from Marshalls at The Hub.  Three men stole a large amount of mens clothing and underwear, per dispatch radio traffic, and fled in a blue Chevrolet Malibu, after throwing a shopping cart at an employee.   FPD sergeant S25 located the suspect vehicle in a shopping center off Mowry near Blacow minutes after the robbery, which occurred shortly after noon.   While one suspect was detained at gun point, two others ran.  One suspect was described by a witness as having hair similar to Bruno Mars. Eventually the other two were located east of Blacow near Mowry.  The items stolen from Marshalls were located in the Malibu.  Witnesses were brought to the arrest scene to i.d. the suspects.


A suspect, in an orange shirt, is being detained by an FPD sergeant while other officers look for the two that ran.  The suspect vehicle is the blue Chevrolet Malibu with the doors open, on the left side of the photo.

Death Investigation at Dry Creek Regional Park

East Bay Regional Parks Police are investigating the death of a person at Dry Creek Regional Park located near Mission & Whipple.  ACFD was there shortly after 7 a.m. and pronounced the subject deceased.  I believe the deceased may be located in the parking lot area at the end of May Road.  UCPD is also on scene.
Update:  authorities have determined that this was a self inflicted gunshot.

Prostitution in Fremont??

I'm shocked!  Shocked to find prostitution in Fremont!  (credit to the movie Casablanca).  A man in the lobby at the Extended Stay in Warm Springs was complaining about a "transaction" that he was involved in in a room there.  He was "upset about his money" according to  dispatch radio traffic this afternoon.  He reported that three women were in the room.  Officers were on the way to investigate but I did not hear the outcome of his complaint as to whether it was verified or not.

Union City PD Feed May End

I have been giving some thought to ending the feed to UCPD.  Initially the Broadcastify account was set up for Fremont PD Dispatch only.  However, Fremont began their contract in dispatching UCPD and much of that was on the Fremont channel.  Now UCPD is on their own channel for much of the day (9 a.m. until 11 p.m).  When both channels are being scanned during day and early evening hours, there is a chance that UCPD may tie up the scanner with some event in that city and transmission from Fremont would not be heard.  I'm soliciting input as to your preference in agencies to monitor.  If you feel strong about keeping UCPD, please let me know.  If you want just Fremont, please let me know.  If you don't care one way or the other, no need to advise- I will assume those that don't respond don't care one way or the other.  You can "comment" to this post or use the email area at the bottom of the home page.

Update- There were no comments or emails in support of keeping UCPD feed active.  Therefore, effective today, only FPD Dispatch will be streamed.  However, if an event in U.C. such as the stabbing at Logan today occurs,  I may then activate their channel.

Traffic Officers Kicking Commuter Butt Today

Judging by the number of car registrations being run by motor officers this afternoon,  they are quite active in enforcing traffic laws in Fremont.  Officer Snow, known on the radio as T17, and a fellow motor officer have been working Mission Blvd at 680 (by McDonalds).  Another motor unit was down Mission at Starr.  Both are commuter cheat hot spots. 

Nordstrom Rack (Again)

This time it was a theft from inside the store.  Subject ran out with a bag of goods without paying, per Nordstrom employee.  Two subjects left in a green Toyota Camry on Auto Mall towards 880.

Stolen Vehicle Stop at Home Depot in Newark

Numerous officers are off at the Home Depot on Thornton in Newark after a stolen vehicle was followed into the lot by an unmarked FPD unit.  While other officers were enroute to the scene, including four from Newark, the vehicle started to drive away.  A stop was made and two suspects were held initially at gun point but taken into custody without incident, per radio reports.  The stolen vehicle is a white 2018 GMC Ram truck.

Elderly Woman Assaulted in Centerville

An elderly woman was shoved into the roadway by a young woman about 15 minutes ago on Fremont Blvd. near Peralta.  A witness reported that two men were caring for her while the suspect fled on foot west on Peralta.  Officers were able to talk to the victim who said it was an assault only, apparently no attempt to take any items from her.  There was no radio traffic regarding any motive for the shoving.

Hotel Starbucks

The manager of the Starbucks on Mowry near Blacow complaining of a transient sleeping inside the coffee shop.  Two of Fremont's finest are on the way.  Perhaps the transient mistook the coffee shop for the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas. 

Auto-Ped Fremont at Nicolet

FPD and FFD are on the way...reported to be a male teen hit by a car here.
Update:  Minor injuries.  Phew!

Auto Burglary at Nordstrom Rack

An officer is investigating an auto burglary that occurred at the Nordstrom Rack at Pacific Commons within the last two hours. 
Related:  If you haven't seen the latest from FPD on auto burglaries in the city, you can read it here:
https://local.nixle.com/alert/7122460/?sub_id=343109

Theft at Costco

A woman had her purse stolen this afternoon from Costco at Pacific Commons.  Her cell phone was in her purse.  This did not seem to be a robbery attempt, but a theft of her purse, perhaps from her shopping car.  Officers are on the way over there per radio traffic. 
Update:  Detectives and Costco security believe the suspects may be the same that pulled the robbery here last week.

House Fire on Turner Place

Fremont Fire is presently battling a house fire on Turner Place.  The location of the fire is near Thornton and Moraine, just north of Dale Hardware.  5 engines and a ladder truck have been assigned.
Update:  Sounds like this was a garage fire and it has been put out.  One resident of the house  is complaining of difficulty breathing and a paramedic is treating the patient.

Water Rescue near the Dumbarton

Fremont Fire has a rescue boat en route to the Dumbarton Bridge area for a rescue operation.  Menlo Park Fire Dept is launching one from their side of the bay as well.  Will update when more details are known.
Update at 6:15-  Apparently a boat with adults and children on board is stranded in the bay between the Dumbarton Bridge and San Jose landfill (Alviso area?).  A fire person made phone contact with the party on the boat and they are stuck at low tide but will wait it out for high tide.  The fire rescue boat is returning to shore.
There was a similar incident at the San Leandro Marina this afternoon.  Is the Super Moon tide catching mariners off guard?

Police Activity in Little Kabul

Several Fremont Police officers are investigating an attempt assault with a deadly weapon call in the Little Kabul area of Centerville.  A person said someone was attempting to strike a pedestrian with a pickup truck on Fremont Blvd.   They also said the pedestrian was attempting to pepper spray the driver.  All involved were gone upon police arrival. The suspect vehicle is an older white pickup truck with a couch tied down in the bed of the truck.

Stolen Honda Civic in Warm Springs

A man just saw someone drive away in his silver 2000 Honda Civic on Mission Blvd in the Warm Springs district.  The vehicle was last seen heading towards 680.

Cookie Monster

While Girl Scouts were busy selling cookies at Five Corners this afternoon, a transient walked by and threw a milk carton at them scaring them.  FPD is on the way.

Four Car Crash on 680

CHP and FFD on scene of a four car crash on northbound 680 at Vargas Road.  The two left lanes are blocked.  Four tow trucks have been ordered.  On scene fire captain reporting "a number of patients".  Traffic northbound is starting to back up at Auto Mall/Durham. 

Tesla Crashes and Burns on Paseo Padre

A Tesla has crashed and burned on southbound Paseo Padre Parkway just after 7:00 this morning.  The resulting crash lit up the vehicle and a tree.  The driver, the only occupant of the vehicle, was reported to be conscious and talking, but had some bleeding.  The vehicle and tree were both reported to be fully engulfed in flames.  The accident location was south of Thornton in the left hand curve prior to Sequoia.    The southbound lanes were closed until 11:00 a.m according to an FPD message.

More info here from the Mercury News:
https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/02/18/vehicle-crash-closed-paseo-padre-parkway-in-fremont/

Purse Snatch Robbery at Target at The Hub

A man just pushed a woman to the ground and took her purse in front of Target at The Hub.  Officers are on the way.  Per radio traffic there were no weapons and no need for an ambulance.  Sounds like there were plenty of witnesses. 

Transients Acting Out

You would think that on a wet Sunday morning the local cops would have time to enjoy a coffee and donut.  OK, coffee and pastry at Suju's.  But no, too many locals acting out this morning.  One man at a local business was yelling and cursing at customers.  A woman at Lucky's in Brookvale was laying down in aisle 3.  Paramedics checked her out and she was sent to the hospital.  The ambulance said she "displayed abnormal behavior" and may be under the influence of drugs.   Then a call from the Circle K on Auto Mall.  A man was making a mess by the coffee machine and wouldn't leave.  All this within a few minutes after 8 o'clock this morning while most of Fremont sleeps.

Outside Fire at Tesla

Updates to follow.  Engine 57 on scene reporting a 30x40 foot area with flames on the southeast corner of the plant near the plastics facility.
Update:  Crews reporting it almost under control with no threat to buildings.  Problem in accessing the area of the fire.  Two hose lines have been pulled (E55 & E57).  Sounds like wooden pallets were on fire.  Now they are saying there may be barrels on fire that have hazardous material in them.  Fire captain says they are having a tough time putting the fire out with two streams of water and will add some foam.
Update: treating this as a chemical fire with the possibility that batteries are on fire.
Update:  10 X 10 foot area of batteries on fire leading to "thermal runaway".
Update 9:12 pm.  Foam and water on fire now making progress.  Fork lift is helping to move things out.  Smoke starting to dissipate.
6 engines and 2 ladder trucks on scene as well as 2 battalion chiefs.
Update:  Using straight water now on the fire.  Per radio traffic, may have to submerge the battery packs in water for a couple of hours to extinguish them.
Update 9:49 pm-  putting the batteries in a dumpster and then adding water.

Chapel Way

While Fremont Firefighters in station 3 are taking a break...

Fremont Police patrol unit 1-0-8, driving the 2014 Chevrolet Caprice patrol car, stops what appears to be a homeless man at the 7-Eleven on Chapel Way.  He is assisted by a motor officer.

Saturday Sadness (in photos)

Valentine's Day Revenge Porn Arrest

A Fremont man was arrested on Valentine's Day for revenge porn, according to arrest records posted on the S.F. Gate website (sfgate.com).  The website lists city of residence of those arrested, but not the arresting agency.  The name has been omitted by this blog, but here is the charge:

2/14/2019: ANY PERSON WHO DISTRIBUTES PHOTOGRAPHS OR IMAGED OF INTIMATE BODY PART OF ANOTHER W/INTENT TO CAUSE SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTRESS.

Woman Assaulting Passengers at Fremont BART

BART and Fremont Police officers are on the way to the Fremont BART Station on a report of a woman assaulting other passengers on a BART train that is apparently in the station now. 

Get-Away-Day Traffic Ugly

Friday afternoon traffic is normally bad, but you add a Monday holiday to the mix and a stalled big rig on the Altamont, and you have a bad start.  Just before 2:00 the emergency braking system on a big rig locked up bringing it to a halt in the eastbound #4 lane at Greenville.  A heavy duty tow is on the way, but meanwhile traffic is backed up to Eden Canyon.  680 is showing normal backup from Scott Creek to Sunol and then it opens northbound to at least 580.  At the moment I-80 is closed eastbound at Colfax to Nevada State Line due to snow.  Chains required on US 50 & 88.  SR 4 closed above Dorington due to white out conditions.  Cal Trans is not recommending travel into the Sierra Nevada range this weekend due to weather conditions.  Heavy snow in Truckee at this  time with the temperature 23;  Tahoe Valley airport reporting light snow, 26 degrees and gusty wind.

TWO ALARM FIRE IN NILES

Fremont Fire is on scene of a structure fire on Felicio Common in Niles.  Arriving fire units have immediately called for a second alarm.  This is a two story condo located behind the Vallejo Adobe, off of Rancho Arroyo Parkway.  7 engines and 2 ladder trucks have been assigned.  The fire is burning in the lower floor but may have extended into the upper floor.  Medical aid was called in for one homeowner, who was transported to a local hospital with smoke inhalation and a first degree burn to one shoulder,  per radio traffic from the ambulance.

Theft at Walmart on Osgood

Four men took some items at the Walmart on Osgood and fled in a car.  Officers are on the way.

Thief Caught at Hub

A man stole some items at Target at The Hub a few minutes ago, per scanner traffic.  As the suspect fled the store he pushed an employee.  With help from a person following the suspect officers were able to  apprehend  the subject on Argonaut near  Sacramento.

Armed Robbery

A person was robbed of his cell phone and cash shortly before 10 this evening.  There were two suspects and one had a handgun.  This robbery occurred in the Irvington district.

Auto Burglary at Walmart

A party just called in from the Walmart on Albrae stating their car had just been burglarized.  Rain or shine, day or night, your car is vulnerable.

7-Eleven Sundale (Again)

Three transients hanging out and asking customers for money.  Police officers are on the way.

Robbery Outside of Costco

A person was robbed of his cell phone and wallet outside of Costco at Pacific Commons about 4:15 this afternoon.   Officers and detectives are working the case.

Car Jacking in Union City

A red 2002 Dodge Caravan was just car jacked from a neighborhood in the western part of Union City.  A male subject used a box cutter to threaten the owner of the vehicle.  Patrol units in neighboring cities are on the look out for this suspect and vehicle. 
Update- Just heard that the vehicle struck some parked cars on Union City Blvd and fled northbound on UCB.

Shooting in Union City

Details are slim at this time,  however per  radio traffic a male was shot at Union Landing in a domestic dispute.  He showed up at a local hospital this morning with a gunshot wound.  Officers have been talking to him.

Auto Burglaries at Century Theaters

Two victims of car burglaries at Century Theaters at Pacific Commons.  Despite recent arrests, there seems to be an endless crew of thieves to contend with.

Transient Won't Leave Cloverleaf Bowl

Police officers are on the way to Cloverleaf Bowl to remove an unwanted person.  Per radio traffic, the bowling alley called in to say a homeless person locked themselves in the bathroom but was finally removed.  Now that person is at the bar and won't leave.  This has become one of the more common radio calls in Fremont in recent years- transients that won't leave a business.

Police Searching for Man near Lucky's on Mowry

Several police officers are searching the shopping center where Lucky's is located, Mowry at Blacow.  Further updates as detail emerge.
Update- listening to the dispatch archives, there were several things going on at this shopping center.
At around 3 o'clock someone reported a homeless person on the ground near Wendy's unconscious.  An officer and paramedics were dispatched.  A few minutes later a person reported suspicious people near the old OSH, possibly casing.  An officer said that that call may be related to something Newark PD was working and they had officers in the area.  So, lots of law enforcement in the shopping center working two or three different cases. 

FREMONT OFFICER IN LATE NIGHT STRUGGLE ON 680

On a lonely stretch of 680 on a dark night,  a Fremont Police officer encountered two apparently intoxicated males, struggling with one after he walked onto the middle of 680 southbound lanes, finally able to subdue the subject after tasing him, according to radio traffic.  Unit 2-O-2, apparently returning to Fremont after a drop off at Santa Rita County Jail, encountered a non injury traffic accident on 680 just north of Andrade around 9:40 last night.   An officer from Fremont and a CHP officer were dispatched to assist.  Eight minutes later a cryptic radio message was transmitted that indicated she urgently needed help.  Fremont Police responded a number of units to assist, lights and sirens on.  It took  eight minutes for officers to reach her at which point she had deployed the taser on one subject and had him under control.  An ambulance was sent to treat the subject with taser hit.  Unknown if any officers were injured. 

Rescue on Mission Peak

Fremont paramedics are working their way up Mission Peak to aid a hiker with an ankle injury.  More to follow as details emerge.
Update- the Paramedics Plus ambulance is at the top of Mill Creek waiting for the patient.  FFD will bring the patient down via their small Polaris off road vehicle.
Update-  Per radio traffic, the hiker is at the very top and the ATV can't make it up the steep, rocky grade, so the hiker, with the help of firefighters,  will work his/her way down to the vehicle. 

Union City Police Activity on Industrial Blvd.

UCPD officers are out on Industrial Blvd near Mission Tires looking for a male subject driving a stolen van that fled from them.  There was a short pursuit a few minutes prior to the subject bailing out of the stolen van.  Hayward PD being called in to assist.  A drone has been ordered as well.

Vehicle Vs. Hydrant by Walmart on Albrae

A white Ford sedan has crashed into a fire hydrant on Albrae near the Walmart minutes ago.  Early reports indicate that the driver may have fled on foot.  Police officers and paramedics are en route. 

Man With A Gun Call at Sprouts

Details are slim, but a man with a coat over his arm told at least one person in front of Sprouts that he had a gun.   Several witnesses saw him leave the area to the east towards Rite Aid.  Within minutes several Fremont police officers were in the area.  A K-9 officer located the mid 20s male subject on Mowry near Paseo Padre walking westbound.  Seconds later he was intercepted and arrested.  There appears to be no injuries to anyone involved.  This may be a case of a mentally ill man acting out.  There were no reports of a gun observed or located that I heard.  An officer did call for an ambulance for a mental evaluation. 

ATM Robbers Arrested

Good read here in the East Bay Times:
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2019/02/08/boys-arrested-by-san-leandro-police-in-at-least-19-east-bay-atm-related-armed-robberies/

BURGLARY SUSPECTS ARRESTED AFTER CHASE ON NIMITZ !

Three suspects are in custody after a short chase up the Nimitz Freeway and a foot pursuit.  Just after 2:30 this afternoon a vehicle was broken into at Pacific Commons.  The suspect vehicle, a black Honda Civic with no license plates, left the area headed towards Auto Mall.  An alert officer noticed a similar vehicle on Mowry by 880 a few minutes later.  This vehicle had a license plate on it and in what appeared to be a move to ditch the officer, headed back north on 880.  The officer was able to catch up with it as it exited 880 at Thornton.  A Fremont Police sergeant was there too waiting.  The Sergeant and the officer initiated a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled.  Heading back north on 880, the suspect vehicle began passing slow commute traffic on the right hand shoulder before crashing into 2 vehicles just south of Decoto Road.  Two occupants in those vehicles complained of pain from the crash, per radio traffic.  The 3 suspects exited their vehicle and ran north on the shoulder before making a turn westbound across the freeway. The sergeant and officer  were able to catch up to them off the freeway in a creek and take them into custody.

You can listen to the audio from the pursuit on my Sound Cloud page, ScannerFremont.  The event starts about 15:00 in.

Auto Burglary Pac Commons

A vehicle was just broken into at Pacific Commons in the area of Costco.  Suspect vehicle black Honda Civic with tinted windows and no plates, per radio traffic.

The Seedy Side of Fremont

Disturbance at 7-Eleven on Sundale

Clerk reports that there are 4 subjects there creating a disturbance and refusing to leave.  Apparently 3 of them have stay away orders from the mini-mart.  Two of Fremont's finest are on the way over.

Fremont Police Chase Ends in Newark

Unit 3-O-3, Officer Manrique, observed a stolen vehicle and followed it on to northbound 880 Wednesday night.  The vehicle exited at Thornton and then made a left turn into Newark.  The pursuit then turned into the neighborhood behind Home Depot where the suspect stopped the car and fled on foot.  A short foot pursuit ended with the suspect being held at gun point.  A Newark PD officer arrived shortly afterwards and they took the suspect into custody.  The chase of the Pontiac reached speeds of up to 95 mph on the Nimitz.  Paramedics were called to exam the suspect for any possible injury, per radio reports.  Apparently there were no injuries to officers.

More Auto Burglaries

Auto burglaries continue to plague Fremont.  This afternoon a vehicle parked in a lot near Mowry and Blacow was broken into and then around 5:00 this afternoon a vehicle parked near Sprouts on Mowry was burgled. 


A Fremont Police officer takes a burglary report at Sprouts on Mowry as the sun sets.

Motor Units Working Commute Trouble Areas

Presently two Fremont Police motorcycle officers are working traffic at the intersection of Washington Blvd and Luzon Drive.  There are turn restrictions in place to discourage neighborhood cut through traffic that are frequently violated, per scanner traffic.   An additional motor unit is working the mess at 680 and north Mission Blvd (by McDonald's). 

Motorcycle Down on Decoto Road

 A Harley Davidson motorcycle has crashed on Decoto Road near Regan Nursery.  The rider  was unconscious for several minutes until paramedics arrived and treated him.

Pajama Clad Man

A man wearing pajama bottoms and orange shoes was called in to FPD this afternoon.  The reporting party thought he may be involved in a drug deal on Peralta Blvd.  While the officers did talk to one man possibly involved, the pajama clad man was gone.  Pajama bottoms.  Orange shoes. 

Beer Run at the AmPm

Clerk just called in about a male that stole some beer at the AmPm Mini Mart on Fremont at Thornton.  Suspect was last seen heading toward Decoto. 

Medical Call at Teen Center

Police and paramedics are on the way to the teen center for possible overdose call.  I believe this location is also the warming shelter for homeless people. On scene report is subject unconscious but breathing.

Multiple Auto Burglaries South End

Fremont Police officers are busy tonight investigating numerous car burglaries in the Landing Parkway area of Fremont.  There was at least one break in at Club Sport and 4-5 others in the area.

Police Activity on Charleston Way, Irvington

Several officers are on Charleston Way and streets near by looking for a suspect.  I believe they have a drone as well.  The 21 year old male they are looking for may be mentally ill and have an 8 inch knife in his possession.
Update at 3:38 p.m.  Suspect now in custody on Charleston Way and an officer is calling for an ambulance to take him away for a mental evaluation. 

S N O W ! !

As forecast, snow has arrived in Fremont.  This is an 8-10 year event, so enjoy the view while it lasts.  From the photo it looks like more snow fell at the lower elevation behind Ohlone College than on the peak, but this could just be the angle of where the photo was taken.  If you have snow pics, please email them to me here:  bluebag@yahoo.com

Niles Canyon Road Closed

FPD just sent out an advisory on the closing of Niles Canyon Road.  Cal Trans is on the way to clear the boulders.  If history is any guide, this will be a long closure or it will close again this afternoon during the commute.  This will result in heavy traffic on Mission Blvd.
Update at 4:20 pm.  FPD advising the road is now open.  As mentioned above, I would not be surprised to see it close again before sunrise.

Snow On Mission Peak Possible

The National Weather Service says snow may fall to as low as 2,000 feet late tonight/tomorrow morning.  The Diablo Range and the higher peaks in Santa Clara County should have several inches of snow accumulation.  The forecast low for Fremont overnight is 42 with rain forecasted until about sunrise. 

Robbery Attempt in north Fremont

Officers are on the way to the Calphin Aquatic Club on the north end of Fremont Blvd to investigate an attempt robbery.  According to an employee, a man tried to steal a gym bag and then punched the  employee.  He left on foot without the bag, according to radio traffic.

Barking Dog in Newark

Silent Super Bowl Sunday on the scanner so far.  About the most exciting call was a barking dog complaint at the Sycamore Bay Apartments in Newark.  There was also a smell of marijuana coming from the same apartment.  Perhaps the stoned occupants forgot they left their dog out on the balcony.  Poor guy. 

Robbery at T.J. Maxx Pac Commons

Fremont Police officers are on the way to T. J. Maxx at Pacific Commons after security tried to stop a thief and the thief pulled out a gun, per scanner traffic. 

7-Eleven Clerk Flees Post

The clerk at the 7-Eleven on Warm Springs Blvd. has fled and left the store unattended.  Police are investigating a possible crime that the clerk may be involved in.  The owner of the store is being contacted by FPD per radio traffic.  By 6:30 p.m. the store manager had arrived.
Update at 8:15 p.m.-  officers have made contact with the suspect at the 7-Eleven store.

Cool Fremont Photos

One of the coolest bicycles in Fremont.  Spotted on Liberty.


I have never been inside but what a cool name!

Palm trees swaying in a cool breeze in Irvington this afternoon.

Groundhog Day

Like the movie, listening to the scanner is really Groundhog Day all over again.  Same calls.  Everyday.  Tresspass, auto burglaries, family feuds, welfare checks, suicide threats, auto wrecks, lost kids, lost elders, theft.  Fortunately a shooting is rare but a "gun call" is becoming more common.   A random home invasion is very rare.  Tomorrow will be the same.  Stay tuned.

Weirdo at Dale Hardware

A man on a bicycle is riding around the parking lot at Dale Hardware possibly yelling to himself per callers to FPD.  He is now trying to open car doors.  He found an unlocked vehicle and sat down inside for a period of time before leaving.  Officers are on the way.

Auto Burglary Pac Commons

A vehicle parked near the Target at Pacific Commons was broken into a few minutes ago.  The suspect vehicle is a silver Mercedes with teal "Walnut Creek" dealer paper plates. 

Shooting in Hayward

Hayward PD is investigating a shooting that occurred within the half hour on West A Street, per radio traffic.  There were two suspects armed with handguns.  Suspect vehicle a silver Prius.

Robbery at ATM Fremont & Beacon

Someone was just robbed at gun point at a bank ATM located on Fremont Blvd at Beacon.  The victim reports that no money was lost.  Suspect vehicle a dark gray or silver older Toyota Camry 4 door,  per radio traffic.  Detectives radioed that these suspects are responsible for many other similar robberies in the Bay Area.  Suspect vehicle last seen northbound on Fremont Blvd.

Warm Springs Auto Burglary

Fremont Police officers are on the way to the Pink Pantherz parking lot in Warm Springs to investigate an auto burglary that occurred minutes ago.  The suspect reportedly broke into a white Mercedes and stole a red purse. 

Red Sky In The Morning

Red sky in the morning, sailor's warning.  Indeed, stormy weather is on the way.  Light rain and gusty wind should arrive around sunset.  After midnight surface winds will be gusting in excess of 35 MPH while at 2000 feet the wind will be at over 65 MPH!  Hold on to your hats!  Rain and gusty wind can be expected all day on Saturday.