City The Blotter | Two DUIs on Grand Avenue By Damin Esper | October 10, 2023 Also U-Haul reports stolen van, later found on Highland Avenue.
Bay Area Former Oakland police chief named in candidate shortlist sent to Mayor Sheng Thao By Exedra Staff | October 10, 2023 Thao fired LeRonne Armstrong in February but an independent report last month cleared him of misconduct.
Bay Area Oakland privacy commission backs use of new ALPR system By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 6, 2023 Roughly 300 new cameras could be deployed through Oakland if approved by the City Council.
City Survey: Piedmont police department seeks feedback on safety communications By City of Piedmont | October 5, 2023 Give PPD feedback on how you'd like to receive crime alerts and other important safety information. Survey will be open until Oct.
City The Blotter | Drive-by shooting on Grand near The Star By Damin Esper | October 3, 2023 Also: The search is on for a suspect thought to be involved in multiple burglaries.
crime FBI warns public about ‘phantom hacker’ scam By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | October 3, 2023 Swindlers pretending to be tech support staff, or bank or federal employees, are targeting seniors.
City Police chief responds to public safety concerns at Sept. 27 Town Hall By Sam Richards | September 29, 2023 Chief Jeremy Bowers fielded a range of questions and comments related to the recent crime wave.
City The Blotter | Found in stolen Hyundai Tucson, two suspects taken to Santa Rita jail By Damin Esper | September 26, 2023 Plus: Woman sleeping in local park had warrants for multiple crimes.
crime Sheng Thao responds to Oakland business strike over ‘out of hand’ crime By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News and Exedra Staff | September 26, 2023 Some 200 businesses were expected to strike Tuesday, according to organizers.
crime After Oakland PD-US Marshals collab, council wants more help from FBI amid crime surge By Katy St. Clair and Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News Foundation | September 22, 2023 According to Oakland police’s latest report, the city’s total crimes have risen approximately 28 percent from last year.