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.
public safety Undercover police help arrest of 17 in organized retail crime crackdown in San Francisco By Pete Young | Bay City News | October 8, 2024 The effort was funded in part by a $15.3 million state grant aimed at retail theft prevention.
City The Blotter | Person arrested for driving stolen Corolla By Damin Esper | October 8, 2024 Plus: Underage DUI, stolen cars, and more.
crime The Blotter | Unknown man found in backyard of home By Damin Esper | October 1, 2024 No charges but suspect served with trespass notice.
guns ‘Taking a critical step’: Newsom signs law aimed at curbing proliferation of ‘ghost guns’ By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 27, 2024 Ghost guns are un-serialized weapons cobbled together by disparate gun parts, either in kits or by assembling single parts.
crime The Blotter | One of two car break-in suspects arrested By Damin Esper | September 24, 2024 Plus: More home break-ins, stolen vehicles, and DUI.
Crime & Safety UC Berkeley warns students, public of rising electric scooter thefts as fall semester starts By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | September 17, 2024 University outlines steps students can take to deter theft.