Senior Oakland resident goes missing, police ask for help locating him

Oakland police are asking for help finding a senior resident of the city who was last seen Tuesday night, police said Wednesday. 

Amid surge in gun violence, Oakland police deploy Sideshow Enforcement unit

Recently, Oakland sideshows have become more dangerous, resulting in serious injuries and shootings. The Oakland Police Department is cracking down on the illegal gatherings, amid a surge in gun violence.

‘Police can’t do it alone’: Walk for peace in Oakland amid surge in gun violence

Oakland peace activists gathered in Oakland Friday evening at St. Benedicts to make a visible stand against gun violence. The church has a long tradition of regular peace walks through the neighborhood.

Eight people wounded in five separate Oakland shootings

Oakland police are investigating five shootings that injured eight people late Friday and early Saturday, including one near Lake Merritt that left four people wounded.

Oakland 'balcony burglar' suspect in custody

A convicted burglar, has been arrested in connection with a spree of at least a dozen incidents in Oakland's Adams Point neighborhood.

Oakland prepares for possible property destruction during May Day gatherings

The City of Oakland issued a letter on Thursday in anticipation of this Saturday’s May Day gatherings that warned residents and businesses about potential planned mayhem. 

Oakland police say pandemic is no excuse to stop trying to curb gun violence

The Oakland police department is focused on building stronger partnerships with the community, and working with law enforcement partners with a goal to reduce gun violence and reduce recidivism.

Photo op with the police chief: The accolades pour in for Oakland Tech's first Black male valedictorian

Oakland Technical High School senior Ahmed Muhammad has become somewhat of a local celebrity, garnering much love and attention for all of his remarkable accomplishments as he’s set make history as his school’s first Black male valedictorian when he graduates next month. On Monday, the Oakland Police Department celebrated the teen as it shared a photo of him posing with the city’s new police chief, LaRonne Armstrong.

Unsolved Homicide: Teen's funeral held on what would have been his 19th birthday

Family members said goodbye Thursday to a young man who would have celebrated his 19th birthday on this day. Police say a stray bullet killed Demetrius Roosevelt Fleming-Davis. 

Oakland now accepting applications for police commission

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is encouraging residents to apply for the city's police commission, which she called the most powerful and independent in the country.

Oakland police offer $40,000 reward for info in suspected arson that killed father and 1-year-old daughter

An Oakland little girl, about to turn 2-years-old, and her father were killed Friday night in a suspicious fire at their East Oakland home. Police are saying the fire could be linked to other recent crimes.