Former OPD leader Floyd Mitchell is Fremont's new police chief
Floyd Mitchell is Fremont's new police chief, KTVU has learned.
Floyd Mitchell is Fremont's new police chief, KTVU has learned.
Business frustrated with copper thefts at Oakland freeway overpass
Electrical boxes.
Electrical boxes.
Oakland police chase vehicle wanted out of San Francisco
Oakland police engaged in a high-speed pursuit of a vehicle wanted out of San Francisco late Tuesday afternoon. The incident ended with a suspect in police custody.
Oakland police engaged in a high-speed pursuit of a vehicle wanted out of San Francisco late Tuesday afternoon. The incident ended with a suspect in police custody.
Oakland gets $900,000 from Kaiser, PG&E for police cadet program
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee on Wednesday announced that the city has secured nearly $900,000 from Kaiser Permanente and PG&E to reinstate a police cadet program that was not funded in 2023 because of budget constraints.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee on Wednesday announced that the city has secured nearly $900,000 from Kaiser Permanente and PG&E to reinstate a police cadet program that was not funded in 2023 because of budget constraints.
Former Oakland officers take fatal 'ghost chase' case to Supreme Court
Two former Oakland police officers have taken a deadly "ghost chase" case to the US Supreme Court, hoping to persuade the justices that they did not violate a bystander’s due process. The case centers on the death of Lolo Soakai, who was killed in a freak accident while getting food at a taco truck with his mother.
Two former Oakland police officers have taken a deadly "ghost chase" case to the US Supreme Court, hoping to persuade the justices that they did not violate a bystander’s due process. The case centers on the death of Lolo Soakai, who was killed in a freak accident while getting food at a taco truck with his mother.
Missing men feared dead amid chop-shop dispute in Oakland
It's been seven months since Justin Wayne Lee, 29, and Esmeraldo Vivero, 34, vanished without a trace.
It's been seven months since Justin Wayne Lee, 29, and Esmeraldo Vivero, 34, vanished without a trace.
Oakland police host holiday celebration for 100 kids to connect in positive way
The Oakland Police Department hosted a first-of-its-kind holiday celebration on Wednesday aimed at strengthening relationships with families across the city, offering a meal and gifts.
The Oakland Police Department hosted a first-of-its-kind holiday celebration on Wednesday aimed at strengthening relationships with families across the city, offering a meal and gifts.
Shooting death of Oakland officer Tuan Le: 9 charged with drug, conspiracy
A federal grand jury has indicted nine people after the 2023 death of Oakland police officer Tuan Le, who had shown up to stop a burglary at a cannabis dispensary.
A federal grand jury has indicted nine people after the 2023 death of Oakland police officer Tuan Le, who had shown up to stop a burglary at a cannabis dispensary.
Last day for OPD chief, roughly 100 officers on extended leave
A new report is raising questions about the Oakland Police Department’s finances as city leaders push to hire more officers despite a budget shortfall.
A new report is raising questions about the Oakland Police Department’s finances as city leaders push to hire more officers despite a budget shortfall.
James Beere named interim Oakland police chief
With Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell on his way out, Mayor Barbara Lee on Friday named his interim replacement.
With Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell on his way out, Mayor Barbara Lee on Friday named his interim replacement.
Oakland neighbors disturbed by person throwing rocks into windows
Neighbors in a quiet community in North Oakland are banding together to find someone throwing rocks into their windows for no apparent reason.
Neighbors in a quiet community in North Oakland are banding together to find someone throwing rocks into their windows for no apparent reason.
Oakland's police chief search and the push for internal candidates
The Oakland City Council's Public Safety Committee met Tuesday for the first time since Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announced last Monday that he is stepping down on December 5.
The Oakland City Council's Public Safety Committee met Tuesday for the first time since Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announced last Monday that he is stepping down on December 5.
Search for new Oakland police chief: What's next?
Now that Oakland's latest police chief has given his two-month notice, what's next for finding the city's next top cop?
Now that Oakland's latest police chief has given his two-month notice, what's next for finding the city's next top cop?
Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell resigns after 18 months
Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announced on Wednesday he is resigning slightly more than a year after being hired.
Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announced on Wednesday he is resigning slightly more than a year after being hired.
Timeline: History of Oakland police chiefs
Oakland has had many police chiefs over the years, in part to scandals, and in part, due to the department's cumbersome bureaucracy, including federal oversight and a powerful, civilian-led police commission.
Oakland has had many police chiefs over the years, in part to scandals, and in part, due to the department's cumbersome bureaucracy, including federal oversight and a powerful, civilian-led police commission.
Man charged with murder for killing teen suspected of car break-in in West Oakland
KTVU has learned new details about a homicide in West Oakland where a teenage boy was killed in front of the suspect's home. The suspect's parents said it was self-defense against people who were breaking into cars and had fired shots that struck their home and a vehicle. But the Alameda County District Attorney's Office has charged Dante Floyd with murder.
KTVU has learned new details about a homicide in West Oakland where a teenage boy was killed in front of the suspect's home. The suspect's parents said it was self-defense against people who were breaking into cars and had fired shots that struck their home and a vehicle. But the Alameda County District Attorney's Office has charged Dante Floyd with murder.
Downtown Oakland business owners react to Pro-Palestinian protest
A pro-Palestinian protest is scheduled to take place in downtown Oakland on Saturday. Nearby businesses say they're optimistic it will be peaceful.
A pro-Palestinian protest is scheduled to take place in downtown Oakland on Saturday. Nearby businesses say they're optimistic it will be peaceful.
Oakland police have new pursuit policy after much debate
The Oakland Police Department now has a new pursuit policy after much debate. On Thursday night, the police commission voted unanimously to approve the changes proposed by Police Chief Floyd Mitchell.
The Oakland Police Department now has a new pursuit policy after much debate. On Thursday night, the police commission voted unanimously to approve the changes proposed by Police Chief Floyd Mitchell.
Surviving suspects booked for homicide in Oakland Cash for Gold gun battle
Oakland police on Thursday addressed what occurred at Eddy Cash 4 Gold, where a shop owner exchanged gunfire with five attempted robbery suspects and two of them died.
Oakland police on Thursday addressed what occurred at Eddy Cash 4 Gold, where a shop owner exchanged gunfire with five attempted robbery suspects and two of them died.
Oakland shop owner opens fire on robbery suspects, killing 2, police union says
An Oakland shop owner exchanged gunfire with several attempted robbery suspects Wednesday evening. The police officer's union says two suspects were killed and the shop owner was also shot.
An Oakland shop owner exchanged gunfire with several attempted robbery suspects Wednesday evening. The police officer's union says two suspects were killed and the shop owner was also shot.