OPD has 708 sworn officers, cites difficulties in recruiting
Oakland police provided on Tuesday its bi-annual update on staffing levels to the City Council Safety Committee, saying they’re trying to boost academy numbers. To date, OPD has 708 sworn…
Lululemon theft in Napa leads to police pursuit that ends in Oakland crash
Investigators responded to the scene of a crash in Oakland on Monday, where officials say a car connected to a Lululemon theft in Napa was pursued before crashing. Four suspects…
1 in custody after man shot to death in Oakland
A suspect is in custody after a man was shot to death in East Oakland on Friday night, authorities said. Officers responded to the 1300 block of 102nd Avenue just…
Oakland police issue new smash-and-grab warning
Oakland police issued a new warning and new statistics this week about thieves smashing and grabbing car windows while you’re still in the driver’s seat. Police said there has been…
Mail carrier robberies on the rise with recent cases in Oakland, SF
Mail carriers are increasingly becoming targets for robbers – a growing trend across the United States and the Bay Area. Read the entire article here
Oakland police see rise in smash-and-grab suspects targeting people sitting in their cars
Oakland police are warning of a rise in smash-and-grab robberies. But now, it’s happening even with people sitting inside their cars.
Suspect charged with murder in killing of Oakland auto shop owner
A suspect has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a longtime business owner in Oakland. The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office charged Robert Leigh Moore, 33, in…
Frustrated business owners consider suing City of Oakland
Some small business owners who’ve been targeted by thieves multiple times said they’re fed up with the lack of city services in Oakland, and they’re threatening not to pay their…
We take a look into the string of crimes and trouble in Oakland, dining room closures and burglaries
Several fast-food chains in Oakland are implementing significant adjustments in response to the local crime impact. This includes the closure of dining rooms at a Taco Bell and the necessity…