crime

Oakland

Suspect arrested in case of Oakland man shot while sleeping, Housing Authority says

By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | August 20, 2024

A bullet penetrated the wall of the victim's apartment, traveled through his headboard, into his head and out his left eye.

City

The Blotter | Man arrested for sending death threats to police

By Damin Esper | August 13, 2024

Suspect was known to Piedmont Police; also: stolen vehicles lead to arrests; residential burglary; and more.

City

The Blotter | Stolen car crashes into front yard

By Damin Esper | August 6, 2024

More stolen vehicles, arrests, and a DUI.

City

Police track stolen car before it crashes into home on Monticello Avenue

By Exedra Staff | August 2, 2024

Suspects flee on foot; handgun recovered.

City

The Blotter | Stolen car collides with police vehicle, suspect still at large

By Damin Esper | July 30, 2024

The incident happened July 29 on and around Warfield and Magnolia Avenues.

Crews continue to investigate cause of fire that engulfed Rockridge bookstore, displaced 5 residents

By Riley Cooke | Bay City News | July 30, 2024

The cause of the fire that broke out early Tuesday morning at East Bay Booksellers (formerly Diesel Books) is still unknown.

City

The Blotter | Armed robbery, arrests, stolen tools, assault, DUI

By Damin Esper | July 23, 2024

One suspect arrested in July 18 Magnolia Avenue armed robbery incident.

City

PPD issues Community Alert for armed robbery on Magnolia Ave.

By Piedmont Police Department | July 19, 2024

Suspects were reportedly armed with two AR-15-style rifles, and driving a silver Jeep Grand Cherokee.

City

The Blotter | Man found sleeping inside residence

By Damin Esper | July 16, 2024

Suspect taken to Santa Rita Jail for trespassing.

CHP

Price bristles at Newsom’s ‘disappointment’ in her office’s ability to handle criminal cases

By Katy St. Clair and Riley Cooke | Bay City News | July 13, 2024

Oakland has seen an overall decrease in crime since February, which Newsom attributes to the presence of the CHP, something he plans to increase fourfold.