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.
28-year-old killed in Oakland after buying food from street vendor
A 28-year-old man was shot and killed walking home after buying food from a street vendor early Saturday morning after a night with friends. His family says he had recently moved from San Francisco to Oakland.
A 28-year-old man was shot and killed walking home after buying food from a street vendor early Saturday morning after a night with friends. His family says he had recently moved from San Francisco to Oakland.
2 dead, 4 injured after series of early-morning shootings in Downtown Oakland
Mayor Barbara Lee spoke about the violence Saturday, calling it "unacceptable" and "tragic."
Mayor Barbara Lee spoke about the violence Saturday, calling it "unacceptable" and "tragic."
Attempted robbery in Oakland ends with suspect car wrapped around pole
A police pursuit that began in Oakland ended with a crash in Hayward late Wednesday afternoon.
A police pursuit that began in Oakland ended with a crash in Hayward late Wednesday afternoon.
Critics blast decision on eve of East Bay police radios going silent to public
By early Wednesday morning, Oakland police radios - as well as most law enforcement agencies in Alameda and Contra Costa counties - will go silent.
By early Wednesday morning, Oakland police radios - as well as most law enforcement agencies in Alameda and Contra Costa counties - will go silent.
Oakland residents say shooter continues attacking people living on streets
The shooting of projectiles has been going on since July said one bus dweller.
The shooting of projectiles has been going on since July said one bus dweller.
Oakland police to encrypt radio traffic, cutting off public access
Starting Wednesday, all OPD radio traffic will be encrypted, cutting off public access to real-time dispatch calls for the first time in years.
Starting Wednesday, all OPD radio traffic will be encrypted, cutting off public access to real-time dispatch calls for the first time in years.
Oakland police seize more than 100 vehicles allegedly connected to sideshows
Oakland Police Department released a statement about how they are taking sideshows seriously and have new numbers on how many vehicles, allegedly connected to the illegal shows, have been seized.
Oakland Police Department released a statement about how they are taking sideshows seriously and have new numbers on how many vehicles, allegedly connected to the illegal shows, have been seized.
Oakland's police union warns of 'dangerously low staffing' at OPD
The Oakland Police Officer’s Association is warning of dangerously low staffing and high turnover at the already troubled police department.
The Oakland Police Officer’s Association is warning of dangerously low staffing and high turnover at the already troubled police department.
Oakland jewelry store rammed with vehicle and robbed in broad daylight
An armed robbery took place Monday afternoon at an Oakland jewelry store, after the business was rammed with a vehicle that was left at the scene, police say.
An armed robbery took place Monday afternoon at an Oakland jewelry store, after the business was rammed with a vehicle that was left at the scene, police say.
Oakland dispensaries targeted again by ram-raiding thieves
Two Oakland marijuana dispensaries previously targeted by burglars were hit again by invaders using cars to get inside.
Two Oakland marijuana dispensaries previously targeted by burglars were hit again by invaders using cars to get inside.
DA charges man with attempted murder of Oakland police officers
Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced on Tuesday that her office has charged a 54-year-old man with the attempted murder of Oakland police officers who were dealing with a domestic violence call at his house.
Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced on Tuesday that her office has charged a 54-year-old man with the attempted murder of Oakland police officers who were dealing with a domestic violence call at his house.
Oakland sees drop in violent crime in 2025, city leaders say
According to city leaders, Oakland is reportedly safer than it was this time last year, and they said stricter enforcement, its Ceasefire program, and community support has contributed to the decrease.
According to city leaders, Oakland is reportedly safer than it was this time last year, and they said stricter enforcement, its Ceasefire program, and community support has contributed to the decrease.
Rare glimpse at East Bay stolen car task force; nearly $30M recovered since last year
The Alameda County Regional Auto Theft Task Force recovered nearly $30-million of stolen property over the last 18 months, including one dramatic recovery of a stolen Jeep by a suspect who was hiding in a water tunnel, but who was eventually spotted by a law enforcement drone and dragged out in handcuffs.
The Alameda County Regional Auto Theft Task Force recovered nearly $30-million of stolen property over the last 18 months, including one dramatic recovery of a stolen Jeep by a suspect who was hiding in a water tunnel, but who was eventually spotted by a law enforcement drone and dragged out in handcuffs.