Featured in Category The Blotter | $3,000 worth of tools taken from car By Damin Esper | August 19, 2025 Plumber was working on Crofton Avenue.
City The Blotter | Vehicle stolen in middle of the night By Damin Esper | August 12, 2025 Reported crime happened on Greenbank; also a jewelry theft and DUI.
crime ‘President Trump is wrong’: Oakland mayor fires back after POTUS calls out city on crime By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 12, 2025 Evidence shows the East Bay city’s crime rate has fallen.
crime ‘We’re on the right track’: Oakland’s 29% dip in violent crime mirrors nationwide trend By Kathleen Kirkwood | Local News Matters | August 10, 2025 "Our work is far from done," says Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Man passed out in car arrested By Damin Esper | August 5, 2025 Plus: Car theft, residential burglary, DUI.
City The Blotter | Suspects arrested in armed robbery By Damin Esper | July 29, 2025 Plus: Over $10,000 worth of property taken in Requa Place burglary; Grand Avenue DUIs; playing with fire.
crime Murder charge filed against longtime felon accused of killing Oakland parole officer By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | July 24, 2025 Bryan Keith Hall, 48, has been charged with eight felonies in the shooting death of parole agent Joshua Byrd.
crime Crime in Oakland is down, police department says By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | July 22, 2025 Comparing year to year, reported robberies are down 42 percent.
City The Blotter | Dispute over money leads to assault By Damin Esper | July 22, 2025 Suspect, victim met up over previous accident.
City The Blotter | Auto burglary with approximately $725 taken By Damin Esper | July 18, 2025 Vehicle was at Olive and Oakland avenues; recreational items stolen.