Alameda's Week: Driver Rams Police Car, Mail Theft, Central Ave. Fire, Halloween, School Lockdown

These were among the week's top stories:

Fleeing Driver Rams Alameda Police Car — No Injuries
No one was injured in the crash, but the driver was arrested on suspicion of assault.

Alameda Man Arrested in Walnut Creek Mail Theft Case
Police say the man and a female companion had mail stolen from 20 homes in their car when they were arrested on Sunday.

Fire Damages Central Avenue Apartment Building
No one was injured in the afternoon fire at the Park Alameda apartments, fire officials said.

Police Log: Bar Fight, Stolen Cars, Indecent Exposure, Forgery
To balance out the bad news, several Alameda residents found lost valuables and turned them over to the police department.

Haunts and Howls: Your Guide to a Spirited Halloween in Alameda
Teen Haunted House, Gold Coast decorated house tour by bike, Samhain concert, famiy carnival, over-50 costume contest, Howl-o-Ween ... Halloween in Alameda offers something for just about everyone.

Murdered Man's Family Settles Lawsuit, Alameda Man Remains Incompetent to Stand Trial
Daniel Dewitt of Alameda was charged with the murder of Peter Cukor, 67, but was ruled incompetent to stand trial. The suit by Cukor's family sought reforms in how Berkeley police respond to calls for help.

Who’s Hiring in Alameda: Ameri-Force, NFL, VF Corporation
Check out Patch’s list of job openings around town.

Unfounded Reports of Man with Gun Lead to Brief Lockdown at 5 Alameda Schools
Police say witnesses may have mistaken a cell phone for a weapon.

And the week's most popular blog post: Vote If You Want a Brewery! by Michael Hsueh.

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