Two arrested after Oakland Starbucks customer dies chasing after laptop thief
The man, believed to be in his 20s or 30s, died of head injuries after being taken by ambulance to a hospital, authorities said.
The man, believed to be in his 20s or 30s, died of head injuries after being taken by ambulance to a hospital, authorities said.
OPD veteran Danielle Outlaw named Philadelphia's 1st black female police commissioner
The first black woman named to lead Philadelphia’s troubled police department pledged to be a “conduit” between the community and police and to address the racist and sexist tensions dividing the force.
The first black woman named to lead Philadelphia’s troubled police department pledged to be a “conduit” between the community and police and to address the racist and sexist tensions dividing the force.
Deputies detain man driving stolen car in Lafayette, locate two firearms
The suspect vehicle was seen going westbound on state Highway 24 near the Pleasant Hill Road exit in Lafayette and deputies followed, but did not chase, the vehicle to West Oakland, where it was pulled over at Willow and Goss streets, the Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
The suspect vehicle was seen going westbound on state Highway 24 near the Pleasant Hill Road exit in Lafayette and deputies followed, but did not chase, the vehicle to West Oakland, where it was pulled over at Willow and Goss streets, the Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
16-year-old boy arrested after shooting 50-year-old man in Oakland
The shooting was reported at 4:17 a.m. in the 2400 block of San Pablo Ave., police said. The victim only suffered a graze wound and declined medical treatment. The suspect was taken into custody and a firearm was recovered, police said.
The shooting was reported at 4:17 a.m. in the 2400 block of San Pablo Ave., police said. The victim only suffered a graze wound and declined medical treatment. The suspect was taken into custody and a firearm was recovered, police said.
Going above and beyond: Oakland police technician gathers donations and gifts them to families in need
Mitchell, with the help of others in the police department and Oakland community, gathered enough donations to buy Christmas dinner and gifts for seven families who could use some help.
Mitchell, with the help of others in the police department and Oakland community, gathered enough donations to buy Christmas dinner and gifts for seven families who could use some help.
Rob Roth reports.
One person dead in early morning Oakland shooting
The shooting happened about 3:30 a.m. near the corner of Courtland and San Carlos avenues, according to an officer on the patrol desk.
The shooting happened about 3:30 a.m. near the corner of Courtland and San Carlos avenues, according to an officer on the patrol desk.
Oakland police investigating early Saturday morning homicide
Gunfire erupted around 3:30 a.m. Saturday near the corner of Courtland and San Carlos Avenues.
Gunfire erupted around 3:30 a.m. Saturday near the corner of Courtland and San Carlos Avenues.
Oakland police seek armed robbery suspect responsible for Metro PCS store robberies
The suspect is described as an African American man, approximately 25-35 years old, between 6' and 6'1" with a medium build and medium complexion.
The suspect is described as an African American man, approximately 25-35 years old, between 6' and 6'1" with a medium build and medium complexion.
Live grenade safely removed from back yard of Oakland residence
Police were called just before noon Friday about the grenade found in the 4900 block of Daisy Street, just off Interstate Highway 580 near Mills College, Oakland police Officer Felicia Aisthorpe said Saturday.
Police were called just before noon Friday about the grenade found in the 4900 block of Daisy Street, just off Interstate Highway 580 near Mills College, Oakland police Officer Felicia Aisthorpe said Saturday.
At least two vehicles towed, several suspects detained after Oakland sideshows
The Oakland Police Department's helicopter followed the fleeing car and directed patrol officers in cars to the fleeing driver, police said.
The Oakland Police Department's helicopter followed the fleeing car and directed patrol officers in cars to the fleeing driver, police said.
Oakland police investigating shooting that killed woman, injured man
Oakland homicide investigators are working to determine who fatally shot an adult woman and wounded an adult male.
Oakland homicide investigators are working to determine who fatally shot an adult woman and wounded an adult male.
Oakland police continues increased sideshow enforcement
The Oakland Police Department this weekend is continuing its extra staffing on duty specifically to combat and prevent "sideshows," the impromptu gatherings at which cars spin in the street and where spectators sometimes get injured, or where vandalism sometimes occurs.
The Oakland Police Department this weekend is continuing its extra staffing on duty specifically to combat and prevent "sideshows," the impromptu gatherings at which cars spin in the street and where spectators sometimes get injured, or where vandalism sometimes occurs.
Wife of slain OPD officer killed in car crash
52-year-old Angela Dunakin of Roseville died at a Sacramento hospital Monday, a day after a truck crashed into her car at an intersection in Yuba City.
52-year-old Angela Dunakin of Roseville died at a Sacramento hospital Monday, a day after a truck crashed into her car at an intersection in Yuba City.
Widow of slain OPD officer killed in traffic accident
52-year-old Angela Dunakin of Roseville died at a Sacramento hospital Monday, a day after a truck crashed into her car at an intersection in Yuba City.
52-year-old Angela Dunakin of Roseville died at a Sacramento hospital Monday, a day after a truck crashed into her car at an intersection in Yuba City.
Residents in Oakland's Upper Rockridge neighborhood in shock following late-night abduction
A victim in Oakland's Upper Rockridge neighborhood was confronted by two men wearing masks. The suspects took the victim to a downtown Berkeley ATM and demanded cash.
A victim in Oakland's Upper Rockridge neighborhood was confronted by two men wearing masks. The suspects took the victim to a downtown Berkeley ATM and demanded cash.
Oakland police commission investigating arrest of former council member
Commission chair Regina Jackson called Riles' arrest a "travesty" during Thursday's meeting, where Riles and dozens of supporters spoke out.
Commission chair Regina Jackson called Riles' arrest a "travesty" during Thursday's meeting, where Riles and dozens of supporters spoke out.
Former Oakland Council member injured by OPD during unjustified arrest
Riles was released from Santa Rita Jail late Thursday night after posting $20,000 bail, he said.
Riles was released from Santa Rita Jail late Thursday night after posting $20,000 bail, he said.
Oakland man in critical condition after being struck by hit-and-run driver
Police said a preliminary investigation indicates the man was walking in a marked crosswalk when a vehicle struck him and fled the scene.
Police said a preliminary investigation indicates the man was walking in a marked crosswalk when a vehicle struck him and fled the scene.
Questions remain over OPD, ICE raid involvement, hearing back on next month's agenda
Dozens of people speaking out at Oakland's public safety committee meeting wanted to know if police violated the city's Sanctuary City policy in August by aiding an ICE raid where they helped direct traffic. A hearing on the topic was dropped from the city's agenda but has been rescheduled December 5.
Dozens of people speaking out at Oakland's public safety committee meeting wanted to know if police violated the city's Sanctuary City policy in August by aiding an ICE raid where they helped direct traffic. A hearing on the topic was dropped from the city's agenda but has been rescheduled December 5.