Oakland Police Department

An Oakland 7-Eleven sustained thousands of dollars in damage after a robbery, assault, and vandalism occurred over the weekend. Employees reported that a group of more than a dozen teenagers was responsible for the incident.

The Oakland Police Department is seeking a suspect in a July 20 assault who was described as having yellow eyes and emitting a strong smell of alcohol and cigarettes. The incident occurred on Harrington Avenue near Foothill and is being investigated by the Special Victims Unit.

A homeless advocate has sued Oakland police for refusing to release records related to a fatal July 13 shooting in Fruitvale. The police department states that the case remains under investigation.

James Beere, a veteran Oakland police officer, was sworn in as the city's new police chief. He has been a dedicated member of the Oakland Police Department since 1997 and is a San Francisco native who served in the United States.

An Oakland hip hop icon was arrested for allegedly possessing illegal fireworks following a three-week investigation by the Oakland Police Department. The arrest was confirmed by KTLA's sister station KRON4.com, which reported the individual was in possession of thousands of dollars' worth of illegal fireworks.

Oakland hip hop icon Mistah F.A.B. was arrested for possessing illegal fireworks following a three-week investigation by the Oakland Police Department. Authorities reported the individual possessed thousands of dollars' worth of illegal fireworks.

Oakland Councilmember Rowena Brown reported being assaulted and robbed. Oakland Police Department confirmed an arrest and ongoing investigation.

Oakland Police Department confirmed a deceased person was found at City Hall on Wednesday morning. Officers responded to a report of someone down on the ground at Frank Ogawa Plaza but provided no further details.

Oakland Police Department seized several homemade weapons and arrested one person following a six-week investigation. The investigation was prompted by a June 8 incident where a victim was pistol-whipped on 70th Avenue.

Oakland’s midcycle budget reduces police overtime and patrol funding after voters rejected Measure E, a parcel tax aimed at closing the budget deficit. The $4 billion budget, approved 6-2 on June 12, lowers the Oakland Police Department budget from $410 million to $375 million.

An Oakland man was arrested after robbing the same bank twice this month. On July 9, he held an employee at knife-point and demanded money, which employees provided.

James Beere, a 30-year veteran of the Oakland Police Department and Purple Heart recipient, has been officially named Oakland's police chief. He previously survived a bomb blast in Iraq and an attack at Lake Merritt, serving seven months as the city's de facto chief before the official appointment.

The Oakland Police Department is seeking the public's help to locate 13-year-old Gheisimar Marcano-Hernandez, who was last seen on July 13 in the 3400 block of Davis Street. She is considered at risk due to her age.

A new lawsuit seeks public records about Oakland Police Department (OPD) raids on street vendors, including the arrest of a woman accused of selling alcohol to an underage decoy. The case raises questions about potential harassment of vendors by police.

A Union City woman was arrested after allegedly selling alcohol without permits at Lake Merritt following a monthlong investigation by the Oakland Police Department and the city's Economic & Workforce Development Department. Officers first contacted her on June 19 as part of the probe into unlicensed mobile alcohol sales.

Oakland police released surveillance footage of Terrill Millhouse, who was shot and killed on November 26, 2025, on the 1700 block of 28th Avenue. Authorities are seeking the public's help to identify the suspect in the homicide case.

A 45-year-old man died after being struck and pinned beneath a dump truck in Oakland. The Oakland Police Department is investigating the incident, which occurred near High Street and Coliseum. Alcohol and speed are not believed to be factors in the crash.

An Oakland Police Department investigation led to the arrest of a Union City woman for selling alcohol to an underage decoy buyer at Lake Merritt. Officers encountered a hostile crowd during the arrest.

Oakland police are responding to a shooting described as a 'critical incident' at 40th and International Boulevard. A large police presence has been reported at the location.

Oakland police shot and killed an armed and dangerous suspect at 40th Avenue and International Boulevard. The incident was labeled a 'critical incident,' and two officers were involved.

The Oakland Police Department is seeking the public's help to locate 14-year-old Evelynn Valdez, who disappeared more than a week ago. She was last seen around 1:00 a.m. on July 2 in the 900 block of 75th Avenue and is considered at risk due to her age.

James Beere, who became Oakland's interim Police Chief last December, has been confirmed to lead the department permanently.

James Beere has been appointed as Oakland's permanent police chief. He has a nearly 30-year career and has made progress on Oakland Police Department's federal reforms during a period of declining crime.

Oakland police are searching for a woman kidnapped on July 3 in the Laurel neighborhood. The suspect struck the victim with a firearm and forced her into a dark-colored car, according to authorities.

California disciplinary records show officers who used racist, sexist, and anti-LGBTQ language often retained their jobs despite sustained misconduct findings. An investigation identified 148 officers between 2014 and 2024, with only 12% fired and over 40% still working in law enforcement, including Rafael Silva of the Delano Police Department, who made violent anti-transgender threats online.

A man in his 30s died after being shot in Oakland on Wednesday afternoon. Oakland Police Department responded to the scene on 17th Street around 3 p.m.

The Oakland Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating 16-year-old Johan Radilla Garcia, who is considered at risk. He was last seen around 11:00 p.m. Tuesday in the 1700 block of 50th Avenue.

A man from San Leandro was shot to death in Oakland on Sunday. Oakland police responded to the 1200 block of Seminary Avenue around 11:30 a.m., finding the victim with a gunshot wound, but life-saving efforts were unsuccessful.

Two juveniles were arrested by the Oakland Police Department after an officer was injured during an attempt to disperse crowd fights. The incident occurred around 1:15 a.m. on June 6 in Oakland.

Two people died after a 'reckless' driver crashed into an Oakland Police Department vehicle near East 12th Street and 29th Avenue. The Oakland Housing Authority reported the incident, which occurred around 11 a.m. Monday.

Two individuals died after a stolen SUV they were driving crashed into an Oakland police patrol vehicle, injuring an officer. The incident occurred on Monday, according to sources.

Video footage captured large groups of people fighting in Oakland near 19th and Jefferson at around 1 a.m., with police detaining individuals and using a spray deterrent. Organizers of the Oakland First Fridays event stated the incidents were unrelated to their event, which had already been cleaned up.

A suspect was arrested by the Oakland Police Department for a fatal stabbing that occurred around 6:45 p.m. on May 23 in the 1700 block of East 19th Street. The victim was identified as Aldo Mata Cardona.

Oakland officials introduced a multi-agency security plan involving police, highway patrol, and sheriff's departments to address late-night violence during the First Fridays festival. The initiative includes increased staffing, drone monitoring, and collaboration with the Department of Violence Prevention to tackle traffic violations and unauthorized youth gatherings. Business leaders, including Fox Theater manager Tony Leong, had urged the measures, while festival director Venessa McGhee expressed concerns about the event's future due to prior incidents.

The Oakland Police Department recovered two AR-style pistols and multiple firearms in East Oakland over a week in late May, along with suspected narcotics, during several arrests across separate incidents. On May 20, officers responded to ShotSpotter activations on 83rd Avenue as part of these efforts.

The Oakland Police Department is seeking the public's help to locate Jemal Jones, 56, who is at risk due to a medical condition. He was last seen around midnight on May 29 near the 8900 block of Lawlor Street.

A San Leandro man was fatally shot in Oakland shortly after 2:45 a.m. on Sunday in the 1400 block of Harrison Street. Oakland Police Department officers responded to the scene and located the victim.

A San Leandro man was fatally shot in downtown Oakland early Sunday morning. Oakland police are investigating the homicide, and the victim's identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Oakland Police Department leaders and stakeholders expressed hope that federal oversight of the department is nearing its end, with a judge indicating exit could occur by September. However, compliance with the 2003 Negotiated Settlement Agreement, established to address the Riders lawsuit, remains an ongoing requirement.

The Oakland Police Department graduated 17 new officers, increasing the total to 621 sworn officers, though this remains below the city-funded 678 positions. Federal oversight of the department is expected to end in September after the department met court-mandated recommendations from a 2000 case.