Catalytic converter thefts continue to vex Bay Area motorists; police advise deterrents
Investigators say there's been a huge increase in catalytic converter thefts in San Leandro and regionally. Police advise vehicle owners to install aftermarket guards under their vehicles.
City of San Leandro appoints new police chief
The city of San Leandro on Tuesday announced the appointment of its next chief of police. Abdul Pridgen comes with 29 years of law enforcement experience.
San Leandro police officer hit in leg as suspects stealing catalytic converters drive off
Year to date, San Leandro police have seen a 65% increase from 2020. A monthly average comparison to 2019 is showing an increase of 431%.
Police nab suspects in purse robbery at San Leandro Costco
On June 17 a woman was robbed of her purse in the Costco parking lot on Davis Street, police said. However police were able to nab the suspects, not far from where the crime occurred.
Fire breaks out in San Leandro commercial building
A fire broke out in a San Leandro commercial building Monday night, fire officials said.
San Leandro police announce arrests of home invasion robbery suspects, 1 remains at large
Suspects were arrested and guns recovered by San Leandro police following a home invasion robbery and a shooting on Tuesday, police said.
Home invasion robbery in San Leandro
This surveillance video shows the suspects.
San Leandro hires new interim police chief
Susan Manheimer most recently served as the interim chief of the Oakland Police Department.
2nd San Leandro officer involved in death of Black man at Walmart sent for retraining
The city of San Leandro said that one of two officers involved in the death of a Black man wielding a bat at a Walmart store last year must be retrained in de-escalation tactics before he is released back to full patrol duties.
Stolen dogs reunited with owners thanks to social media, aware residents
A Bay Area dog owner’s desperate attempt to find three stolen pets has a happy ending. And the reuniting was almost as frantic as the ill-fated events preceding it.
80-year-old gets new Fitbit after previous one stolen during frightening attack
Surveillance video shows two juveniles attacking Li near his home while he was out for his daily walk on May 8.
San Leandro police arrest two juvenile suspects in robbery attack on 80-year-old man
Police arrested two juveniles on Wednesday, including an 11-year-old boy who they say was driving a stolen vehicle.
80-year-old man robbed, attacked on Saturday in San Leandro
The 80-year-old Asian victim was attacked around 4 p.m. while out for a walk in the 14200 block of Acapulco Road, where the suspects pushed him to the ground and demanded his wallet, according to police.
Husband, wife found dead in San Leandro murder-suicide: police
A husband and wife were found dead at a San Leandro home in what appears to be a murder-suicide stemming from a domestic dispute, police said.
San Leandro ultimately decides not to issue curfew after reports of 'criminal activity'
The San Leandro Police Department ultimately decided it wouldn't issue a curfew on Wednesday night after receiving reports of "criminal activity" near Bayfair Center.
San Leandro celebrates Steven Taylor Day, one year after he was killed by police
People gathered in San Leandro to remember Steven Taylor, a 33-year-old who was killed exactly a year ago by police in a Walmart.
Taser-gun confusion noted in criticism of fatal San Leandro police shooting of Steven Taylor
As independent investigators determined that two San Leandro officers who played a role in the fatal shooting of Steven Taylor, a mentally ill Black man waving a bat inside a Walmart store, violated policy and failed to de-escalate the situation, the subject of Taser-gun confusion was also one of the key findings.
Independent investigation finds officer who tasered Steven Taylor during fatal shooting violated policy
City of San Leandro releases independent investigation of fatal police shooting of Steven Taylor at Walmart. It was determined that the officer who deployed his Taser violated use of force policy.
San Francisco and San Leandro schools reopen, but to different degrees
At Bret Harte Elementary School in San Francisco Monday morning there was a sight no one had seen in more than a year: students coming to school again.
San Leandro police ask help from public finding missing woman
The San Leandro Police Department requests assistance finding 57-year-old Susan Gidron, who has early-onset dementia and limited vision.