crime In the news | FBI to assist in Chabot Elementary School bomb threat investigation By Ali Tadayon | EdSource; Bay City News, Exedra Staff | August 29, 2023 The school was evacuated Tuesday morning after receiving a threatening email with "racial undertones."
crime Traffic stop leads to arrest of man in possession of rifle ammo, stolen goods, and drugs By Exedra Staff; photos and details via Piedmont Police Department social media | August 25, 2023 The suspect was also wearing an ankle monitor and driving with a suspended license.
City The Blotter | Suspect arrested in auto burglaries By Damin Esper | August 22, 2023 Suspect also possessed unregistered handgun; plus more vehicular-related crimes
crime Police officer injured by fleeing vehicle on Aug. 16 By Exedra Staff | August 18, 2023 Gun recovered in separate incident on Pacific Avenue on same night.
City The Blotter | Four accused of assaulting 74-year-old By Damin Esper | August 15, 2023 Victim says he was followed by two vehicles.
City The Blotter | Attempted strong-arm robbery on Scenic; stolen cars By Damin Esper and Piedmont Exedra | August 11, 2023 Plus: Accident in lower Piedmont requires Jaws of Life help from fire department.
Bay Area Boy paralyzed during freeway shooting faces long recovery; donors contribute almost $1M By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Foundation | August 8, 2023 8-year-old Asa appears in a family photo posted on his GoFundMe page.
Around Town Photos | Residents connect with first responders at National Night Out By Photos by Julie Reichle | August 4, 2023 Police officers and firefighters visit block parties around town to build community.
City As Oakland crime rises, Piedmont police increase visibility By Exedra Staff | August 4, 2023 Police chief invites residents to attend the Sept 18 City Council meeting for latest local crime stats and other public safety updates.
City ‘Cop on the Block’ coming to a neighborhood near you By Exedra Staff | August 4, 2023 Meet up with officers from the Piedmont Police throughout the month of August at locations around town.