CRIME & SAFETY
Car connected to crime in Napa crashes in Oakland, suspects detained
Oakland police are at the scene of a crash on Lakeshore Avenue early Monday evening. Officials say the car is connected to a crime in Napa. SkyFOX flew overhead where investigators could be seen unloading piles of clothing from the car. It's unclear why the car crashed. CHP said the theft happened at a retail outlet and the suspect car was chased by Napa County Sheriff's Office. Four people ...
Former Pittsburg police officer admits to three felonies
A former Pittsburg officer has admitted he lied, stole from his employers, sold steroids to other law enforcement officials and advertised his then-girlfriend’s college cheating service to other cops, ironically all while pretending to pursue a degree in criminal justice.
Oakland mayor introduces new chief of police
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao formally introduced Oakland's new police chief, Floyd Mitchell. Mitchell will lead the department that had been without a chief for more than a year. KTVU crime reporter Henry Lee is at the police department after speaking with the new chief and hearing his priorities.
Vallejo assault ruled a homicide after victim dies from injuries
(KRON) — An investigation into an assault in Vallejo turned into a homicide investigation when the victim died Tuesday from his injuries, Vallejo police said. The assault happened on March 15 around 11:58 a.m. Police responded to reports of assault with a deadly weapon near the intersection of Lemon Street and Derr Street. The victim, […]
Oakland man arrested for alleged pimping after investigation by Redwood City police
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... An Oakland resident was arrested on Wednesday on charges stemming from a human trafficking investigation after police say they found the man’s victim in a Redwood City hotel late last year, the Redwood City Police Department announced in a statement. Initiated in December...
4 in custody after suspect vehicle in Napa retail theft crashes near Lake Merritt
Four individuals were in custody Monday after a suspect vehicle connected with retail thefts at the Napa outlet stores was involved in a rollover crash in Oakland's Lake Merritt neighborhood, according to authorities.According to the Oakland Police Department, just after 4:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a suspect vehicle involved in an accident that was connected to a crime in another city. Chopper video showed CHP, police and first responders surrounding a suspect vehicle that had rolled near the intersection of Lakeshore Ave. and Beacon St. near Eastshore Park by Lake Merritt. Oakland police did not provide any specific...
Vallejo deputy police chief leaves department effective immediately
Deputy Chief Joseph Gomez is no longer employed with the Vallejo Police Department after just nine months in the position, Open Vallejo has learned. Gomez’s departure took members of the department by surprise, according to sources with knowledge of the matter, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss internal personnel matters. Although the circumstances of his separation from the city were not immediately clear, a department-wide email sent to police employees on Wednesday stated that Gomez had been separated from the department effective immediately.
Man found shot dead in car in Antioch, police investigating
(KRON) — Police are investigating after a man was found dead of a gunshot wound early Wednesday morning, the Antioch Police Department said. Antioch PD officers responded at around 5:22 a.m. to the 600 block of East 18th Street. ConFire reported to Antioch PD regarding a man found deceased of an apparent gunshot wound. Officers […]
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