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The Blotter | Armed robbery, carjacking, burglary
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OPD, CHP, and Piedmont Police work together to make arrest in Grand Avenue carjacking.COVID-19
California lawmakers want to tax guns and ammo
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The tax could bring in an estimated $160 million annually for violence intervention programs.City
PPD issues community alert for armed robbery on Estates Drive
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The incident took place midday Tuesday and the investigation is ongoing.Bay Area
Attorney for Monterrosa family vows to hire private security to monitor returning officer
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Vallejo police killed Sean Monterrosa in 2020 during the unrest surrounding George Floyd protests in that city.City
The Blotter | Man arrested, found with ‘ghost gun’
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Suspect was working on stolen van when contacted; also DUI collision and ALPR system at work.Bay Area
2 arrested after shooting at Skyline High
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No injuries were reported, but students were kept under lockdown several hours as police investigated.City
Police chief, city officials acknowledge crime concerns ahead of Sept. meeting
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Piedmont's Police Chief Jeremy Bowers will give his quarterly crime report to the City Council on the 18th.crime
Piedmonter plants “Neighbors Together Oakland” lawn signs to rally residents
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Fed up with crime, Chris Moore hopes to encourage more residents to engage with Oakland on public safety issues.California
