crime

OPD makes several arrests in connection with carjacking series

Violent crime in Oakland is up 15% this year compared to 2022, according to police department data.

Next meet-up is August 4 on Muir Avenue.

All are welcome at the police department's annual community-building event.

Alameda County DA Pamela Price says she is reforming a biased criminal justice system.

Reckless driving, a shooting aftermath, and changes to animal services program.

Piedmont police apprehended a suspect in Tuesday incident on Wildwood Avenue.

Plus: Ace Hardware burglarized; police car hit; vehicles stolen.

The incident took place near Rose Avenue and Echo Avenue. Plus: OPD issues alert about home invasion robberies.

Suspect leads police through neighborhood around Beach Elementary. Also, multiple burglaries and vehicle incidents.

Also: more stolen vehicles apprehended, and an injury collision at Wildwood and Highland intersection.