Crime & Safety The Blotter | Man attempts to enter house in Piedmont By Damin Esper | December 10, 2024 Suspect had a gun; fled when he saw a female resident in the home.
holiday ‘Criminals don’t take holidays off’: FBI warns public of scams targeting shoppers, donors By Janis Mara, Bay City News | December 10, 2024 Beware of fake charities, puppy scams, fraudulent websites, and online shopping discounts too good to be true.
City The Blotter | Multiple suspects sought in Ace Hardware burglary By Damin Esper | December 3, 2024 Store hit for cash and tools.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Pickup stolen out of SF recovered in Piedmont By Damin Esper | November 26, 2024 Man arrested, requested medical attention
City The Blotter | Bicycles stolen from home in Piedmont By Damin Esper | November 19, 2024 ALPR spots getaway car also linked to earlier theft.
crime The Blotter | Schools put on lockdown after false call of gunman By Damin Esper | November 12, 2024 "Swatting" incident appears to have targeted other schools in the Bay Area.
crime Zero homicides: Oakland mayor, city officials point to October crime data as positive trend By Janis Mara | Bay City News | November 5, 2024 Crime has been a major issue in Oakland and figures into a recall effort targeting Thao.
City The Blotter | Two arrested for breaking into vehicles By Damin Esper | October 29, 2024 Witness tip leads to arrests; plus residents surprise burglars in the act; and vehicle sought in SF chase triggers ALPR alert.
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.