City Catalytic converter theft continues By Damin Esper | July 7, 2020 A suspect was arrested on July 6 with six converters. There is talk of a County task force to address the problem which is more widespread.
Bay Area Ropes hung on trees and noose with fake body reported near Lake Merritt By Jana Kadah, Eli Walsh | Bay City News | June 19, 2020 Both cases are being investigated as hate crimes, according to Oakland police.
Featured in Category Man accused of killing deputy now charged in Oakland security officer murder By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | June 16, 2020 Steven Carrillo has been charged with murder and attempted murder in the drive-by shooting at the time of the May 29 protest.
California State AG to probe one of two high desert hangings of black men By Ben Christopher | CALmatters | June 15, 2020 Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced the inquiry as skeptics distrust local law enforcement, suspecting the deaths are lynchings, not suicides.
City Chief Bowers asks residents to stay home and stay safe By Sam Richards | Bay City News | May 31, 2020 PPD is actively monitoring the night's events and stands ready to respond if needed.
city Mail thief caught in Piedmont By Sarah Belle Lin | April 17, 2020 The suspect was found with 300 pieces of mail -- everything from passports and DMV registrations to checks and diplomas -- from all over the Bay Area.
crime Juvenile believed to be at wheel in Highland Avenue crash By Sarah Belle Lin | March 17, 2020 Five teens were coming from a party when the car collided into a home at Park Way.
Uncategorized Vandals target Piedmont school campuses with hateful and vulgar graffiti By Sarah Belle Lin | March 10, 2020 All of the graffiti was immediately removed by city and school district workers and the investigation remains open.
City Two arrested in nationwide ATM fraud scheme that targeted Piedmont bank By Sarah Belle Lin | February 28, 2020 Suspects are believed to be part of an international crime ring.
Crime & Safety Still no suspects in Bank of America ATM fraud case By Sarah Belle Lin | January 31, 2020 The bank has not yet released video surveillance footage to the police; fraudulent letters to BofA clients may also be circulating.