Jan 18-24: Pittsburg Police Calls

The following is a sampling of the Pittsburg Police Calls reported between January 18-24 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the  City of Pittsburg.

Auto Burglary

• 1/18 – 1900 block Canyon Oaks
• 1/18 – 900 block Spring Ln
• 1/23 – 2500 block Pittsburg-Antioch Highway

Battery

• 1/21 – 2300 block Range Rd (misdemeanor)
• 1/22 – 2200 block Loveridge
• 1/24 – not available

Carjacking

• 1/22 – 2200 block Loveridge Rd

Drugs – Possession of Dangerous

• 1/18 – E 10^th St & Los Medanos

DUI

• 1/18 – Natalie Way & Loveridge Rd

Fraud

• 1/22 – 2000 block N Park Blvd.
• 1/23 – 600 block Garcia Ave

Grand Theft

• 1/18 – 500 block Silver Saddle Dr. (from vehicle)
• 1/19 – 4200 block Goldenhill Dr (vehicle parts)
• 1/20 – 2200 block Loveridge Rd
• 1/23 – 1400 block Venenzuela Ct
• 1/23 – not available
• 1/23 – 1300 block Ventura Dr.

Interfering with Public Officer

• 1/21 – 1700 block Harbor St.

Other – Felony

• 1/23 – Kirker Pass Rd & Clearbrooks
• 1/24 – York St & W 12^th

Robbery

• 1/19 – 2200 block Loveridge Rd (armed)
• 1/19 – 2400 block N Park Blvd (strong-arm)
• 1/24 – 2500 block Railroad Ave (armed)
• 1/24 – 3700 block Railroad Ave (armed)

Vandalism

• 1/18 – 2500 block Harbor St
• 1/18 – 1100 block West St
• 1/19 – 2200 block Railroad

Vehicle Theft

• 1/18 – 200 block W Leland Rd
• 1/19 – 100 block Army St.
• 1/20 – 2100 block Sugartree Dr
• 1/21 – 4400 block Century Blvd.
• 1/24 – 300 block Spinnaker Way
• 1/24 – 3700 block Roundhill Dr

 

Pittsburg Approves Resolution to Hire CalPERS Retiree as Police Chief

Although Pittsburg Police Chief Steve Albanese recently retired, he will be coming back as police chief on a limited time basis.

Last week, the Pittsburg city council agreed approved a resolution to approve the hire in a 5-0 vote.

According to staff, they said the hiring is allowed under “various circumstances” which include due to the nature of executive recruitments, which can take three to five months to fill a vacancy, Chief Albanese has offered to serve as a retired annuitant so that operations can continue to move seamlessly in the interim, as well as effectuating a smooth transition of duties for the new Chief of Police. According to CalPERS, there is a 180-day waiting period, however, an exception can be made for critically needed positions sooner than 180 days. The city requested the exception to the waiting period for the retiree to utilize specialized technical knowledge and skills to transition the scope of responsibilities. With no council discussion or public comments, the council approved the item in a 5-0 vote. With the approval, the cost could be up to $150,000 for a six-month timeframe.

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• Jan 11-17: Pittsburg Police Calls
• Dec 28 – Jan 3: Pittsburg Police Calls
• Dec 21-27: Pittsburg Police Calls
• Dec 14-20: Pittsburg Police Calls
• Nov 30-Dec 6: Pittsburg Police Calls
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