Posts Tagged ‘Contra Costa County Superior Court’
Company removing hazardous waste at state’s insistence
A metal plating company in Richmond said they have begun removing large quantities of hazardous wastes at its facility after the Contra Costa County Superior Court issued a restraining order.
Read More2009 Richmond-San Rafael bridge shooter found guilty of murder
After a two-week trial and one day of jury deliberations, Nathan Burris was found guilty Wednesday morning of two counts of first-degree murder in Contra Costa County Superior Court in Martinez. Burris murdered his ex-girlfriend Deborah Ann Ross, a tollbooth taker, and her friend Ersie “Chuckie” Everette Jr. in 2009 on the Richmond-San Rafael bridge.…
Read MoreLast day on the stand for defendant in 2009 double homicide trial
From the beginning of questioning Monday in Contra Costa Superior Court it became clear that Nathan Burris, who is defending himself against charges he shot and killed two people at the Richmond San Rafael Bridge toll plaza in 2009, wasn’t going to cooperate with Senior Deputy District Attorney Harold Jewett. Jewett stood up to question…
Read MoreTrial starts for 2009 Pit Boss Barbeque double homicide
Jury selection began Tuesday in Contra Costa County Superior Court in Martinez for a double homicide inside a Richmond restaurant in 2009. Four men have each been charged with two counts of murder plus gang offenses for the shooting and killing of Alvaro Garcia, 23, and Intaz Ahmed, 32, on Aug. 30, 2009 at the…
Read MoreNew court budget could eliminate Richmond truancy program
A budget that the Contra Costa Superior Court will consider adopting Friday would close six courtrooms, including the Juvenile Law Courtroom in Richmond. For the 2012-2013 fiscal year, more than $7 million is estimated to be cut from the county court’s budget.
Read MoreTorrentes told police flirting was mutual
The Richmond High student who was assaulted last October remembered few of those present that night.
Read MorePolice testimony brings new details
Richmond police testimony explains why charges include rape with a foreign object.
Read MoreDetective names Montano, questions release of an eighth suspect
Police say man who described efforts to protect student was evasive and changed his story.
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