Councilwoman proposes 2 police academies to stem loss of officers
Sheng Thao said if the number of officers fails below 678, Oakland will no longer be able to collect Measure Z taxes, which help fund among other things fire safety and violence prevention programs.
Sheng Thao said if the number of officers fails below 678, Oakland will no longer be able to collect Measure Z taxes, which help fund among other things fire safety and violence prevention programs.
Oakland police seek public's help in search for missing 18-year-old woman
Police in Oakland are searching for an 18-year-old missing woman Friday evening who was last seen earlier in the day. Lakeisha Pitts is described as an African American female, 5'6" tall and weighing 160 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.
Police in Oakland are searching for an 18-year-old missing woman Friday evening who was last seen earlier in the day. Lakeisha Pitts is described as an African American female, 5'6" tall and weighing 160 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.
Victims' attorneys cautiously optimistic federal oversight of Oakland Police Department will end soon
Federal oversight began in 2003 following a civil rights case in 2000 by 119 Oakland citizens over police misconduct. Four officers known as the Riders, allegedly beat Oakland residents, made false arrests, and planted evidence on them.
Federal oversight began in 2003 following a civil rights case in 2000 by 119 Oakland citizens over police misconduct. Four officers known as the Riders, allegedly beat Oakland residents, made false arrests, and planted evidence on them.
Oakland police investigating shooting that injured one person
Oakland police are investigating a shooting that left one person with injuries just before noon on Friday.
Oakland police are investigating a shooting that left one person with injuries just before noon on Friday.
Oakland police chief addresses community about sobering recent violent crime stats
There have been more than 400 shootings in the city this year, nearly 50 percent higher than last year, and more than 700 armed robberies, also up 50 percent from last year.
There have been more than 400 shootings in the city this year, nearly 50 percent higher than last year, and more than 700 armed robberies, also up 50 percent from last year.
Oakland police chief announces new plans amid uptick in violent crimes
Today, Oakland Police Chief LeRonne L. Armstrong discussed the increase in the city?s violent crimes and homicides. At the start of the news conference, Chief Armstrong held a moment of silence for 87 seconds, one second for each life lost in Oakland this year. That?s one life lost every three days in Oakland. This same time last year, 64 lives were lost in our City. KTVU FOX 2's Rob Roth reports.
Today, Oakland Police Chief LeRonne L. Armstrong discussed the increase in the city?s violent crimes and homicides. At the start of the news conference, Chief Armstrong held a moment of silence for 87 seconds, one second for each life lost in Oakland this year. That?s one life lost every three days in Oakland. This same time last year, 64 lives were lost in our City. KTVU FOX 2's Rob Roth reports.
Man dies of injuries from Oakland barbershop shooting, another victim in critical condition
A San Leandro man died on Monday following a shooting at an Oakland barbershop over the weekend.
A San Leandro man died on Monday following a shooting at an Oakland barbershop over the weekend.
Shooting at Oakland barber shop leaves two people wounded
A shooting at an Oakland barber shop Saturday has left two people wounded as police continue their investigation into the evening searching for answers as well as the shooting suspect, according to an Oakland police spokesperson.
A shooting at an Oakland barber shop Saturday has left two people wounded as police continue their investigation into the evening searching for answers as well as the shooting suspect, according to an Oakland police spokesperson.
Deadly hit-and-run, fatal shooting of Fresno woman in Oakland
Oakland police raced to the scene of seemingly unrelated events on Friday morning: A deadly hit-and-run and a fatal shooting.
Oakland police raced to the scene of seemingly unrelated events on Friday morning: A deadly hit-and-run and a fatal shooting.
'Sense of hope' as Oakland police reform efforts nears end, top cop says
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong said Thursday that he was cautiously optimistic that his department could be nearing an end to almost two decades of federal oversight.
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong said Thursday that he was cautiously optimistic that his department could be nearing an end to almost two decades of federal oversight.
'Sense of hope' as Oakland police reform efforts near end, top cop says
KTVU's Henry Lee reports.
KTVU's Henry Lee reports.
Oakland police share new information on shooting between officers and alleged manslaughter suspect
The suspect has been identified as David Garibay-Vargas.
The suspect has been identified as David Garibay-Vargas.
‘Time to move aside’: Fierce Oakland police critics call for end of federal oversight
It's time to end federal oversight of the Oakland Police Department, according to two of the OPD's harshest critics.
It's time to end federal oversight of the Oakland Police Department, according to two of the OPD's harshest critics.
33-year-old man dies in Oakland collision
The man was driving a Toyota Prius eastbound on International Boulevard about 3:15 a.m. when his car collided with an Infiniti FX35 headed southbound on Seminary Avenue, Oakland police said in a news release.
The man was driving a Toyota Prius eastbound on International Boulevard about 3:15 a.m. when his car collided with an Infiniti FX35 headed southbound on Seminary Avenue, Oakland police said in a news release.
Woman wounded in Oakland drive-by shooting
The shooting at 7th and Filbert Streets happened Saturday afternoon. Police say the woman was transported to a nearby hospital with a gunshot wound, but her condition was not provided.
The shooting at 7th and Filbert Streets happened Saturday afternoon. Police say the woman was transported to a nearby hospital with a gunshot wound, but her condition was not provided.
Gas leak prompts evacuations in Oakland's Acorn neighborhood
Oakland police are asking residents in the area of 7th and Filbert Streets to evacuate immediately because of a natural gas leak.
Oakland police are asking residents in the area of 7th and Filbert Streets to evacuate immediately because of a natural gas leak.
Police investigating shooting near Oakland Tech H.S., no injuries reported
Oakland police are investigating a shooting that happened Friday afternoon near Oakland Technical High School. There are no reported injuries, officials say.
Oakland police are investigating a shooting that happened Friday afternoon near Oakland Technical High School. There are no reported injuries, officials say.
Oakland car attack suspect charged with attempted murder
A man was charged Thursday with premeditated attempted murder and assault for allegedly hitting a man with his car after he was told to slow down in a residential neighborhood in the Oakland Hills.
A man was charged Thursday with premeditated attempted murder and assault for allegedly hitting a man with his car after he was told to slow down in a residential neighborhood in the Oakland Hills.
Six months into job, Oakland police chief grappling with gun violence
"I believe that we've made some changes that I think are really good for the city, good for the department, and reflect positively on this progressive city and department," said Oakland police chief LeRonne Armstrong.
"I believe that we've made some changes that I think are really good for the city, good for the department, and reflect positively on this progressive city and department," said Oakland police chief LeRonne Armstrong.
East Oakland shooting leaves one person dead
An Oakland man shot during the night was pronounced dead Saturday morning at a local hospital.
An Oakland man shot during the night was pronounced dead Saturday morning at a local hospital.