Crime & Safety
Bay Area
Oakland police ask for public’s help after car break-ins in Lakeshore Avenue shopping district
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The break-ins took place in the middle of the day and were caught on video by a witness.California
Surge in ‘armed and prohibited’ gun owners
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Thousands of Californians prohibited from owning guns are in possession of firearms and the state is failing to effectively enforce the bans, a CalMatters investigation says.Bay Area
Former police officer pleads not guilty in shooting death of man in San Leandro Walmart
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The charges against Fletcher are the first against a police officer by District Attorney Nancy O'Malley in her time as Alameda County's top prosecutor.COVID-19
Napa woman arrested in fake Covid-19 immunization pills, vaccine card scheme
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Investigators were tipped off in April to the fake treatments after the tipster’s family members bought Covid-19 immunization pills from Mazi.crime
Piedmonter charged with manslaughter, hit and run in Park Boulevard crash
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Oakland resident Gregory Turnage, Jr. was killed in the Mother's Day incident.Bay Area
Oakland police: Saturday’s fatal shooting at Lake Merritt tied to San Francisco gang activity
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One man died and seven people were hospitalized after multiple shooters opened fire in a crowd celebrating Juneteenth.City
The Blotter | Man wanted in Berkeley arrested in Piedmont
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Burglary suspect knocked on door; plus: homeowner cited after juveniles found drinkingCity
The Blotter | Rash of car break-ins; home burglary on Estates
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Over 20 cars have windows smashed in a single night, prompting PPD to add more overnight staff.City
