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.
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.
City The Blotter | Wheels stolen from vehicle on Boulevard Way By Damin Esper | June 24, 2025 All four taken in overnight theft; also stolen: tools; and cars recovered in town.
protest Police investigate after pickup truck drives into protesters at Petaluma ‘No Kings’ event By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | June 18, 2025 Investigators are reviewing video footage and witness accounts to see if anything illegal happened.
City The Blotter | 14-year old bitten by dog By Damin Esper | June 17, 2025 The incident took place at Piedmont Park, and the dog has since been banned from the city spaces.