City of Oakland California

On November 3, 2010, at 6:30 p.m., OPD received an emergency call reporting gunshots in the 7800 block of Outlook Ave. Sean Michael Sullivan is believed to have invited the victims to his home and shot them over money that he owed them. There is a warrant out for his arrest for murder and attempted murder. Homicide Investigators have partnered with the U.S. Marshals in the search for Sean Sullivan. He should be considered armed and dangerous. more »

On February 9th, 2011 at approximately 8:50 P.M, OPD was called to Children’s Hospital on a report of a sexual assault. The victim is a 7-year-old boy who reported being sexually assaulted while at the Boys and Girls Club. more »

A woman in the Lake Merritt Area reported being sexually assaulted and beaten in her apartment complex as she returned home on February 7th at approximately 10:00 P.M. more »

On February 4, 2011, after engaging in numerous conversations with the Mayor and other City Officials, Chief Batts announced he will remain Chief of Police in the City of Oakland. “I want to thank the Mayor, City Administrator, and other City officials; they have said they understand the needs of the police officers who work diligently for the residents of Oakland, and are willing to work with me to address those needs.” more »

On January 25, 2011 at 11:35 AM, Oakland Police Department Officers responded to 526 Henry Street to check on the well being of 65-year old Oakland resident Berresford “Berry” Bingham. Bingham had suffered an apparent traumatic injury and was obviously deceased. more »

The Oakland Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday, February 4th, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. In an effort to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol involved crashes . . . more »

On January 26, 2011, Motor and Patrol officers and Evidence Technicians responded to a tragic traffic accident that claimed the life of 1-year-old Mahetzi Perez. Galvanized by this tragedy, Area 3 personnel are gathering money to donate to the family . . . more »

On January 26, 2011, at approximately 9:01 P.M., Oakland Police officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of 78th Ave. Upon arrival, officers discovered a vehicle was backing into a driveway and collided with the child. more »

On January 18th during the early evening hours, a robbery occurred in which a victim was targeted as she came home. The incident occurred in the Lake Merritt area. more »

Measure BB, passed in November 2010, provided funding to enable the City and the Police Department to reestablish our problem-solving officer (PSO) positions. During the week of January 8, 76 officers were reassigned to this valuable program. more »