Crime & Safety

Week in Review: Steve Martin in Pleasanton, Tutor Arrested and Disneyland Scam

Some of the stories that made news this past week in Dublin.

Steve Martin in town: The famous comedian, banjo player and actor was spotted by Patch after sending out Tweets mocking the bustle and crime in Pleasanton. What did he mean about 'evil' Pleasanton? Martin was in town to perform at Wente Vineyard Summer Concert Series that evening.

Tutor arrested: Hyungwoo Lee of Dublin and San Ramon was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a juvenile with a stick. Police asking any other victims to come forward.

Sexual assault suspect picture released: Pleasanton Police released a sketch of a man who impersonated a police officer to stop a woman, handcuff her and sexually assault her. Look closely. Do you know this man? If so, contact the Pleasanton Police Department at 925-931-5100.

Dublin Canyon Jane Doe update: Pleasanton Police have confirmed that they have sent the evidence relating to the Dublin Canyon Jane Doe case to the FBI's laboratory in Quantico along with seeking help from the FBI and Department of Justice databases. America's Most Wanted told Patch they are still considering doing a feature on the case.

Mayor's Report: Dublin Mayor Tim Sbranti chats with Carol Shimizu, the Dublin High School Principal, about the amenities in the new Student Union, football and changes at Dublin High for the start of the new school year. He also tell us about the demolition happening on campus. Click here for the Dublin High football schedule. Go Gaels!

West Nile spreading: A squirrel in Livermore and three crows in the Fremont/Newark area have tested positive for the virus. The Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District announced Thursday via its Twitter account new cases of West Nile virus in the area.
 
Scammed at Disneyland:
A Bay Area family ended up not-so-happy at the "happiest place on earth" when they found out the tickets they bought on Craiglist were worthless. Pleasanton Police confirm the scam and says there have been two other similar, although unrelated, cases.

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