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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Judge OKs OPD decision to not discipline commanders in sexual exploitation case
Members from the Oakland Police Department appeared before a new federal judge overseeing department reforms today. The judge has accepted the department's decision not to discipline commanders in a failed sexual exploitation probe.
New OPD chief: Lawyer John Burris weighs in
Attorney John Burris spoke to KTVU FOX 2 News @ 4P about the hiring of of Oakland Police Chief Ann Kirkpatrick as the new top cop for the city of Oakland.
OPD cop alleges retaliation in sex scandal
Oakland police Sgt. Mike Gantt is filing a claim alleging that city officials retaliated against him for suspecting that another officer had killed his wife in 2004, events linked to a woman at the center of a sex scandal. Henry Lee reports.
Officers facing charges in connection to Guap sex exploitation case
Alameda County District Attorney laid out the case against officers caught up in allegations of sexual exploitation, some instances include the exploitation of a minor.
OPD’s next police chief: What do teens want?
The City of Oakland held the first of 10 community meetings Thursday night seeking public input on the selection of a new police chief. Tonight's meeting was with teens at Castlemont High School.
Black Lives Matter protest at OPD
Protesters gathered at Oakland PD headquarters. Henry Lee reports.