Oakland Police Department

Oakland police ask for help locating man who may be having mental health crisis

A 36-year-old man who may be having a mental health crisis is missing and Oakland police on Wednesday asked the public for help locating him.

February 2, 2022 3:35pm PST

Ersie Joyner 'humbled and humanized' after surviving 22 bullet wounds in Oakland shootout

Ersie Joyner, a 52-year-old retired Oakland police captain, was the survivor of an armed robbery at a Chevron gas station, which left his body riddled with 22 bullet wounds. He also ended up killing one of his attackers. It was the most traumatizing experience in his life. And now, he says he is changed forever.

February 2, 2022 6:26am PST

Oakland police chief says new plan to combat crime focuses on violent offenders

In less than two weeks, a new plan is set to take shape within the Oakland Police Department that police chief LeRonne Armstrong hopes will curb crime in one section of the city.

January 12, 2022 6:30pm PST

Crime, COVID concerns keep customers away from Oakland Chinatown

Crime and COVID concerns are hurting Oakland Chinatown businesses at a time when sidewalks would normally be packed with people shopping in preparation for the Lunar New Year.

January 11, 2022 11:28pm PST

Support dog stolen on day homeless man moves into new place in Oakland

Gregory Branscum is worried sick after someone stole his car in Oakland with his emotional support dog Ruff inside.

January 11, 2022 5:34pm PST

Elderly woman shoved to ground in Oakland Chinatown, police looking for victim and attacker

Police in Oakland are searching for a person responsible for shoving an elderly woman in Chinatown this week.

January 11, 2022 5:06pm PST

Judge says no immediate end to federal oversight of Oakland police

A judge told the Oakland Police Department that it shows signs of improving but he saw no immediate end to federal oversight of the department, which has stretched on for nearly two decades.

January 7, 2022 8:45am PST

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.

January 5, 2022 10:37am PST

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.

January 1, 2022 12:59pm PST

23 Oakland police officers test positive for COVID

23 Oakland police officers tested positive for COVID-19, the department confirmed on Thursday.

December 30, 2021 9:59pm PST

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.

December 27, 2021 10:07pm PST

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.

December 27, 2021 6:06pm PST

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.

December 23, 2021 8:53am PST

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.

December 20, 2021 4:29pm PST