crime

Crime Report | Graffiti with anti-police slogans; social distancing scofflaws; mauled deer

By Damin Esper | July 21, 2020

Weekly update from Piedmont Police.

City

Burglaries on Blair

By Damin Esper | July 10, 2020

Break-ins result in thousands of dollars in property loss.

Bay Area

Oakland homicides rise since start of summer

By Bay City News | July 9, 2020

There have been seven homicides in Oakland between June 24 and July 8.

City

Crime report: Residential burglary, package theft, graffiti, fireworks

By Damin Esper | July 7, 2020

A summary of this week's blotter from the Piedmont Police.

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.

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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.