The Blotter | Dispute over money leads to assault By Damin Esper | 10 hours ago Suspect, victim met up over previous accident.
crime ‘American Nightmare’ kidnapper sentenced for separate 2015 San Ramon abduction By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | July 12, 2025 The crimes only came to light through Muller’s 2024 confession while he was serving a 40-year prison sentence.
crime ‘Insult to injury’: Civil grand jury examines Oakland’s ticketing of stolen vehicles By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | July 12, 2025 According to the jury, 9,400 vehicles were reported stolen in Oakland in 2024.
City Exit Interview | Police chief reflects on Piedmont tenure, state of policing in 2025 By Damin Esper | July 11, 2025 Jeremy Bowers' last day is next week.
City City Council selects Frederick Shavies as Piedmont’s next chief of police By Exedra Staff | July 8, 2025 Shavies is currently a deputy chief of police for the City of Oakland.
City The Blotter | Four masked men seen entering apartment By Damin Esper | July 8, 2025 Plus: residential burglary, reckless driving, and another break-in at Ace Hardware.
Bay Area PG&E billing scams are on the rise, with the East Bay leading the way for fraud reports By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | July 5, 2025 PG&E said that in the Bay Area alone, the company has received more than 2,500 reports of scams.
City The Blotter | Speeding Tesla pulled over, leads to DUI By Damin Esper | July 1, 2025 PPD says car was going 65 in 25 zone
City City to host July 7 reception honoring Piedmont police chief By City of Piedmont | July 1, 2025 Chief Jeremy Bowers is retiring after 29 years in law enforcement.
City Where to find a Cop on the Block in July By Piedmont Police Department | July 1, 2025 Two more opportunities this month --on July 26 and 30 -- to chat with your local police officers.
Bay Area Oakland police warn of increase in crimes against rideshare, delivery riders By Pete Young | Bay City News | June 28, 2025 Officers urge drivers to remain alert and take precautions to protect themselves.