Judge drops 1 charge against veteran OPD officer Phong Tran
A judge in Alameda County has tossed out one of the charges against a veteran homicide investigator for the Oakland Police Department. Judge Scott Patton dismissed a single charge of attempted bribery of a witness against Officer Phong Tran, saying his actions were just part of routine police work.
Oakland sees 100th homicide of year after shooting in East Oakland park
One person was killed and two were wounded in a shooting at Peralta Hacienda Historical Park in East Oakland, police said Saturday. The shooting marks Oakland's 100th homicide of 2023.
Oakland police provide clarity, announce arrests over recent robberies, carjackings
Oakland police have shed some light on some recent robberies and violent crimes throughout the city in a press conference held Friday.
Oakland police officer suspended for sexual misconduct while on duty
An Oakland police officer has been placed on leave for sexual misconduct.
LeRonne Armstrong among police commission's chief candidates; infighting still persists
Among the list of top candidates is LeRonne Armstrong, the former chief who was fired by the Mayor in February.
5 people shot in separate incidents overnight
Oakland Police have updated information on a shooting that occurred Saturday night.
Oakland police ask public for help in unsolved 2009 killing
Anyone with information is asked to call the department's homicide section at (510) 238-3821 or the tip line at (510) 238-7950.
Gunshot victim trapped in car dies in Oakland: Police
The Oakland Police Department has confirmed a fatal shooting of a victim inside a vehicle Friday afternoon.
76-year-old escapes from intruder during a home invasion in East Oakland
A 76-year-old woman was home alone in East Oakland when, suddenly, her phone alerted her that someone was at the front door. She then heard loud noises, and, instinctively, knew it was a break-in. The intruder didn't get away with much, but he did steal her sense of security.
Oakland police arrest 10 alleged gang members, recover a dozen guns
Nine adults and one teenager are facing weapons-related charges and all suspected of being part of the “Ghost Town" gang. A dozen firearms were recovered.
Oakland teen safely located, no longer missing: Police
Oakland police announced Wednesday that 17-year-old Joseph Eisner-Gordon is no longer considered a missing person as he's been safely located.
14-year-old girl who went missing out of Oakland safely located
Oakland police say a 14-year-old girl who went missing has been safely located.
Oakland resident arrested for fatal Lake Temescal shooting, police investigating
A man was arrested for the Friday shooting death of another man near Lake Temescal, according to Oakland police.
Oakland police bring back old strategy: foot patrols in commercial districts
The city of Oakland has brought back a policing strategy that it has not used in years: foot patrols in commercial districts.
Gun battle in residential neighborhood in East Oakland caught on camera
A video posted online showed a frightening gun battle in a residential neighborhood in east Oakland.
Fired OPD chief claims new report vindicates his actions
Former Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong claims that a new report from an administrative hearing officer exonerates him of wrongdoing after he was fired by Mayor Sheng Thao in February.
NAACP, community leaders blast Oakland mayor over missed deadline for public safety grant
The NAACP Oakland chapter blamed Mayor Sheng Thao Monday, demanding an independent investigation and questioning what led to the failure to meet the deadline to receive millions from the state to combat organized retail theft.
2nd Oakland woman shot while sleeping in own home
A woman was shot and wounded while sleeping in her East Oakland home, days after another woman was killed by a stray bullet as she slept in her home in the Laurel District.
2 shot to death in separate incidents, Oakland police say
Two people were shot to death in separate incidents Friday night and early Saturday, the Oakland Police Department said.
Person in wheelchair wanted in connection of East Oakland shooting
Oakland police are searching for a person in a wheelchair potentially involved in a shooting that left a man injured in East Oakland.