Staff Report Throughout October, the Benicia Police Department will be raising awareness of breast cancer through its first-ever participation in the Pink Patch Project (PPP), according to a city news release. The project is a collaborative effort between the Los Angeles County Police Chiefs’ Association and public safety agencies throughout the country. The […]
Most businesses comply in alcohol, tobacco sales stings
All but one business refused to sell alcohol or tobacco to a minor during an annual compliance check conducted by the Benicia Police Department, the city announced in a news release. During compliance checks, underage decoys attempt to purchase alcohol or tobacco from a selected retailer. If the business asks the minor for identification, as […]
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Police investigating source of gunshots near East 2nd Street
Staff Report Benicia’s police detectives are looking into reports of shots being fired near East 2nd and D streets Monday night, according to a Facebook post by the Benicia Police Department. At approximately 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, the department received numerous reports of shots being fired from a dark colored vehicle. Upon arriving at the scene, […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of May 13, 1943, 1968 and 1993
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Ackerman Resigns As Police Chief (May 13, 1943) Chief of Police J.E. Ackerman has resigned as chief of police, effective as of May 15. His letter of resignation was sent to Councilman Paul S. Wetmore, who presented it at a special meeting of the city trustees on Monday […]
Suspect arrested in double shooting on Bayview Circle
Staff Report A San Pablo man was arrested on suspicion of shooting two people on Bayview Circle last week, according to a Facebook post by the Benicia Police Department. On Tuesday night, a man and woman in the 1600 block of Bayview Circle were shot and transported to area hospitals where they are being treated […]
2 injured in shooting on Bayview; police investigating
Staff Report Benicia police officers were on the scene at Bayview Circle Tuesday night after hearing reports of shots being fired, according to a post on the Benicia Police Department’s Facebook page. At approximately 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, the Police Department received reports of a shooting in the 1600 block of Bayview Circle. Upon arrival, a […]
Police solve 2013 sexual assault cold case
The Benicia Police Department closed a 5-year-old sexual assault cold case on Friday, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page. In 2013, a 64-year-old Benicia woman was sexually assaulted on Halloween after an unknown assailant forced his way into her home. As a result of struggling with the victim, the suspect left samples […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of March 18, 1943, 1968 and 1993
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Local Women Broadcast In Victory Program (March 18, 1943) Mrs. Madeline Quandt was one of four women to assist in a broadcast held recently in San Francisco over Station KWIB on a program arranged by Lt. Knight. Benicia Arsenal, in the interest of presenting the war effort of […]
Police, DOJ shut down illegal gambling operation
3 El Sobrante residents arrested Benicia police broke up an illegal gambling operation Thursday, according to a news release. The Benicia Police Department had partnered with the California Department of Justice Bureau of Gambling Control for a four-month investigation into an alleged illegal gambling business operating in the 2000 block of Columbus Parkway. The business, […]