Dead body found inside burned van in Oakland
Oakland police were at the scene of a burned vehicle in Oakland early Wednesday. A dead body was found inside.
Oakland police were at the scene of a burned vehicle in Oakland early Wednesday. A dead body was found inside.
Oakland police ask public for help identifying cars seen casing cannabis dispensaries
Oakland police are asking the public for help identifying cars that have been seen casing cannabis dispensaries in Oakland over the last several days.
Oakland police are asking the public for help identifying cars that have been seen casing cannabis dispensaries in Oakland over the last several days.
23 Oakland police officers test positive for COVID
23 Oakland police officers tested positive for COVID-19, the department confirmed on Thursday.
23 Oakland police officers tested positive for COVID-19, the department confirmed on Thursday.
Suspect arrested in armed robberies of UPS drivers
A suspect has been arrested in a series of armed robberies of UPS drivers in Oakland earlier this month, according to the Alameda County District Attorney's Office.
A suspect has been arrested in a series of armed robberies of UPS drivers in Oakland earlier this month, according to the Alameda County District Attorney's Office.
Oakland police describe Lake Merritt police strategy to combat crime
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong on Monday described the violence that occurred during the Christmas holiday weekend, including the city's 134th homicide of the year, an officer-involved shooting and other shootings, robberies and armed carjackings.
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong on Monday described the violence that occurred during the Christmas holiday weekend, including the city's 134th homicide of the year, an officer-involved shooting and other shootings, robberies and armed carjackings.
Oakland police graduates 25 new recruits
Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong said the new officers include six women and 19 men, and nine of the recruits are from the city of Oakland.
Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong said the new officers include six women and 19 men, and nine of the recruits are from the city of Oakland.
New patrol district coming to East Oakland where 60% of service calls come from
Sixty percent of calls for service are coming from East Oakland so Armstrong is creating the sixth district, he said at the news conference from the police substation in East Oakland at 2651 73rd Ave.
Sixty percent of calls for service are coming from East Oakland so Armstrong is creating the sixth district, he said at the news conference from the police substation in East Oakland at 2651 73rd Ave.
Oakland police safely locate missing at-risk teen girl
Kyla Peterson, the 15-year-old girl who ran away from home Thursday, has been safely located, police said Saturday morning.
Kyla Peterson, the 15-year-old girl who ran away from home Thursday, has been safely located, police said Saturday morning.
Oakland police investigating shooting near MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland police are investigating a shooting that took place early Saturday morning in the area of Fisher Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland.
Oakland police are investigating a shooting that took place early Saturday morning in the area of Fisher Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland.
Oakland shooting under investigation
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oakland police department.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oakland police department.
Delivery truck driver carjacked, kidnapped, robbed at gunpoint, Oakland police say
Oakland police say a delivery truck driver was carjacked, kidnapped and robbed at gunpoint Friday morning.
Oakland police say a delivery truck driver was carjacked, kidnapped and robbed at gunpoint Friday morning.
Teenager accused of stabbing his father to death in Oakland
KTVU FOX 2's Henry Lee reports.
KTVU FOX 2's Henry Lee reports.
Oakland City Council votes to add more officers to quell spike in violent crime
Oakland will have two more police academies over the next two fiscal years to hire more sworn officers. Many cheered the vote. Many did not.
Oakland will have two more police academies over the next two fiscal years to hire more sworn officers. Many cheered the vote. Many did not.
Another victim in Kevin Nishita's fatal Oakland shooting emerges, describes gunman
For the first time, a witness in the deadly shooting of security guard Kevin Nishita provided a detailed account of what happened.
For the first time, a witness in the deadly shooting of security guard Kevin Nishita provided a detailed account of what happened.
Do more police reduce violence? Oakland grapples with how to make city safer
As homicides surge in Oakland and city officials debate whether to hire more officers a key question lingers: Do more police reduce crime and are collateral consequences worth the benefits of having more officers on the street?
As homicides surge in Oakland and city officials debate whether to hire more officers a key question lingers: Do more police reduce crime and are collateral consequences worth the benefits of having more officers on the street?
Homicide investigators in Oakland solve 10 cases in November
Oakland Police Department's homicide division has solved 10 cases in the past month. They reportedly assigned 6 more investigators to the department to help solve killings in the city.
Oakland Police Department's homicide division has solved 10 cases in the past month. They reportedly assigned 6 more investigators to the department to help solve killings in the city.
'It's not safe anymore, you can barely go outside': Oakland's latest homicide victim mourned
Oakland police say the 128th homicide of 2021, where a transgender woman was shot and killed, does not appear to be a hate crime.
Oakland police say the 128th homicide of 2021, where a transgender woman was shot and killed, does not appear to be a hate crime.
Oakland mayor proposes hiring 60 officers amid surging violence
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announced a proposal Friday to hire 60 more police officers as the city continues to struggle with rising violence and officers are leaving the department in increasing numbers.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announced a proposal Friday to hire 60 more police officers as the city continues to struggle with rising violence and officers are leaving the department in increasing numbers.
Oakland police ask help locating at-risk, juvenile runaway
Oakland Police Department are asking for help from the public in locating an at-risk juvenile who they say ran away earlier this week.
Oakland Police Department are asking for help from the public in locating an at-risk juvenile who they say ran away earlier this week.
Councilwoman wants to offer $50K for officers to work in Oakland
Council President Pro Tem Sheng Thao announced a new hiring incentive proposal that would offer $50,000 cash – to experienced officers who want to work for the Oakland Police Department.
Council President Pro Tem Sheng Thao announced a new hiring incentive proposal that would offer $50,000 cash – to experienced officers who want to work for the Oakland Police Department.