Oakland Police Department

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.

Oakland police responded to a shooting near Prescott Elementary School on Thursday morning. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. in the 1600 block of 8th Street, and a woman was found with a gunshot wound and taken to the hospital.

The Oakland Police Department may soon end more than 20 years of federal oversight. The oversight began after at least four officers, known as 'The Riders,' were found to have illegally planted drugs and provided false testimony.

The Oakland Police Department is nearing the end of 23 years of federal oversight after completing all 51 required reforms under a settlement agreement tied to the 'Oakland Riders' police misconduct scandal. A federal judge will decide if the department is ready to end oversight, with a potential conclusion as early as this fall.

A driver crashed into a crowd in Oakland, California, killing three people and injuring several others. The incident occurred near RingCentral Coliseum, where a game between the Chicago White Sox and Oakland Athletics was taking place. The Oakland Police Department is involved.

Nine people were arrested and 77 ATVs and dirt bikes seized after a wild takeover shut down traffic on the Bay Bridge in California. The Oakland Police Department worked with regional partners to safely coordinate arrests and vehicle seizures. The takeovers have become a regional problem, with multiple incidents occurring in recent months.

Dozens of motorcyclists were trapped on the Bay Bridge during a takeover, resulting in the seizure of nearly 80 dirt bikes and ATVs. The coordinated law enforcement operation occurred on May 3. The Oakland Police Department was involved in the operation.