Prosecutors charge man with hate crime in Union City
Briefly

Rohan Sharma, 32, has been charged with felony hate crimes and assault for a violent incident in Union City. Allegedly, he stole a water truck, used it to assault an elderly person, and made racist remarks. Additionally, he rammed the truck into buildings and cars, and attempted to assault police. The seriousness of these charges reflects the commitment to prosecute hate-based violence, according to Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson, emphasizing that such offenses will not be tolerated.
"The charges reflect the seriousness of this incident," according to District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson.
Sharma is accused of ramming the truck into several buildings and parked cars, as well as trying to hit Union City police officers.
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