He was later booked into the Martinez Detention Facility for murder. He is identified as 40-year-old Clayton Dortzbach of Pittsburg. He is being held in lieu of $1 million bail. The investigation is ongoing. (2/2)

Suspect in Custody - Detectives from the Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit worked continuously to ID and apprehend the homicide suspect in the killing of Edward Garofalo. Yesterday afternoon at about 4:45, detectives located the suspect in Concord and took him into custody. (1/2)

Identification of the Bethel Island homicide victim: Edward Joseph Garofalo IV, 38, Martinez. Homicide occurred Monday evening. The investigation is ongoing.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with any information on this incident is asked to contact the Investigation Division at (925) 313-2600. For any tips, email: tips@so.cccounty.us or call (866) 846-3592 to leave an anonymous voice message. (3/3)

Deputies started life-saving measures until the fire department arrived. The victim was later pronounced deceased at the scene. He is not being identified at this time. Detectives from the Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit and the crime lab responded to the scene. (2/3)

Homicide Investigation - yesterday at about 8:49PM, deputy sheriffs were dispatched to a report that someone was shot on the 3200 block of Dutch Slough Rd. in Bethel Island. Deputies arrived and located a man lying on the street suffering from a gunshot wound. (1/3)

Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that happened last night in Bethel Island. Details will be provided later.

Press release - Robbery Suspects Wanted in Multiple Jurisdictions in Custody - posted on Contra Costa Sheriff Facebook: https://t.co/XirNKOowH3

Press release - Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office Forensic Services Division Receives State Grant to Help Keep Our Roads Safe - posted on Contra Costa Sheriff's Facebook: https://t.co/XirNKOnYRv

Press release - Investigation into In-Custody Death at MDF - posted on Contra Costa Facebook. https://t.co/XirNKOowH3

Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an in-custody death at the Martinez Detention Facility. More details coming later.

(continued) felon in possession of a firearm, prohibited from owning or possessing ammunition, probation violation, and disobeying a court order. Smith is being held in lieu of $1.55 million bail. (2/2)

Update: Suspect Raymond Smith was released from the hospital and booked into Martinez Detention Facility early this morning on the following charges: attempted murder, assault with a firearm on a peace officer, willfully discharging a firearm in a grossly negligent manner (1/2)

Press release - Barricaded Suspect In Custody After Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound During Standoff - posted on Contra Costa Sheriff Facebook: https://t.co/XirNKOowH3

The Community Warning System sent out an alert to residents in the area of the search to lockdown: https://t.co/2ya6MfuzGT

The Contra Costa Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect who shot at a deputy sheriff in the area of the 4300 block of Gold Run Drive in Oakley. Please avoid the area because of police activity. More information later.

Press release - In-Custody Death Investigation - posted on Contra Costa Sheriff's Office Facebook. https://t.co/XirNKOowH3

The Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office is investigating an in-custody death at the Martinez Detention Facility. Details forthcoming.

Anyone with any information on this incident is asked to contact the Investigation Division at (925) 313-2600. For any tips, email: tips@so.cccounty.usor call (866) 846-3592 to leave an anonymous voice message. (2/2)

Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a homicide that occurred on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, at a home in unincorporated Concord. The victim is identified as 38-year-old Antonio Valdez of Antioch. A person in the home who suffered injuries remains in the hospital. (1/2)