City The Blotter | Two stolen vehicles recovered in Piedmont By Damin Esper | October 25, 2022 Four people arrested in separate incidents.
crime Police: Person of interest in arson incidents caught on video By Piedmont Police Department | October 21, 2022 Fires at Ace Hardware and on Wildwood and Sierra avenues prompt alert.
Crime & Safety Oakland police warn about uptick in robberies, thefts, and burglaries of power tools By Oakland Police Department | October 21, 2022 Most recent thefts occurred in the Oakland Hills.
Bay Area Oakland City Council votes to continue police ALPR use By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Foundation | October 21, 2022 The readers are cameras mounted on police vehicles that scan license plates during routine police patrols.
Bay Area Alameda County Emergency Preparedness Day is this Saturday By Alameda County | October 18, 2022 Alameda County Board of Supervisors President Keith Carson (District 5) hosts event at Chabot Elementary School from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
crime The Blotter | Two arrested in stolen car By Damin Esper | October 18, 2022 Possible catalytic converter theft tools found; also, off-leash dog provokes argument.
Bay Area Bonta floats changing definition of violent crime By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | October 13, 2022 Proposition 57, approved by voters in 2016, narrowed the number of crimes considered as “violent” felonies, among other things.
City The Blotter | Car fire in Piedmont is targeted arson; suspect detained By Damin Esper | October 11, 2022 Plus: theft of vehicles, catalytic converter, e-bikes -- and a DUI.
Bay Area California is a hotspot for catalytic converter theft. Will new laws make a difference? By Grace Gedye | CalMatters | October 10, 2022 Nationwide, reported thefts increased 40-fold between 2018 and 2021.
City The Blotter | Multiple stolen vehicles recovered in Piedmont By Damin Esper | October 4, 2022 ALPR system gets a workout.