City The Blotter | Multiple suspects sought in Ace Hardware burglary By Damin Esper | December 3, 2024 Store hit for cash and tools.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Pickup stolen out of SF recovered in Piedmont By Damin Esper | November 26, 2024 Man arrested, requested medical attention
City The Blotter | Bicycles stolen from home in Piedmont By Damin Esper | November 19, 2024 ALPR spots getaway car also linked to earlier theft.
crime The Blotter | Schools put on lockdown after false call of gunman By Damin Esper | November 12, 2024 "Swatting" incident appears to have targeted other schools in the Bay Area.
crime Zero homicides: Oakland mayor, city officials point to October crime data as positive trend By Janis Mara | Bay City News | November 5, 2024 Crime has been a major issue in Oakland and figures into a recall effort targeting Thao.
City The Blotter | Two arrested for breaking into vehicles By Damin Esper | October 29, 2024 Witness tip leads to arrests; plus residents surprise burglars in the act; and vehicle sought in SF chase triggers ALPR alert.
crime The Blotter | Rash of car break-ins hits Piedmont By Damin Esper | October 22, 2024 Eight cars hit early on October 12. Plus: More DUIs.
public safety Alameda DA criticizes Oakland police over alleged officer DUIs, cites ‘alarming trend’ By Katy St. Clair, Bay City News | October 22, 2024 Oakland police said they were aware of the allegations made against the officers and are cooperating with outside law enforcement agencies on each case.
City The Blotter | Man arrested for DUI after early-morning accident By Damin Esper | October 15, 2024 Plus reports of residential burglary and theft.
Bay Area Indictment unsealed against trio accused of prolific Bay Area bank robbery conspiracy By Katy St. Clair, Bay City News | October 10, 2024 The suspects allegedly demanded money with threatening notes, took cash, and exited the banks to a waiting getaway car.