City of Oakland California

It is with great regret that I tender this official notice of my intent to resign as Chief of Police for the City of Oakland. more »

On Sunday September 25, 2011 at approximately 4:56 P.M. two uniformed Oakland Police Officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop in the 1800 block of 99th avenue for a vehicle code violation. The vehicle had two occupants, as officers approached the car the passenger ran. more »

The Oakland Police Department is asking the public for their assistance with any information that would assist investigators in locating 15 year old Sade Sweetwyne. more »

On February 16, 2011 the Oakland Police Department arrested a man in the Fruitvale area on an unrelated crime, who was in possession and attempting to sell a men’s gold link chain bracelet. The individual arrested has a history of arrest and convictions for robbery. Police investigators believe the gold chain bracelet may have been taken during the commission of a crime. more »

The Oakland Police Department has been working diligently to address a recent series of street robberies in which the suspects are targeting victims wearing gold chains. We have made arrests of some suspects responsible; however we believe that there are several non connected groups who continue to commit these crimes. more »

On September 3, 2011 at 4:50am, an armed robbery occurred at the Safeway grocery store located at 6310 College Ave. The store video surveillance showed the suspect approach the cashier and rob him at gun point. After committing the robbery, the suspect fled on foot and fired his gun as security attempted to approach him. more »

On September 3, 2011 at approximately 4:50 A.M. an armed robbery occurred at the Safeway grocery store located at 6310 College Ave. The suspect approached the cashier and after purchasing an item, pulled out a gun, pointed it at the cashier and demanded money. more »

The Oakland Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver License checkpoint on Saturday, August 27, 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. Impaired Drivers with Checkpoint more »

Please join Police Chief Anthony Batts, Mayor Jean Quan, and City Administrator Deanna Santana in congratulating newly promoted Oakland Police Lieutenants and Sergeants. more »

On August 23rd 2011, at about 12:06AM, a shooting occurred in the 1800 block of 79th Ave. Oakland Police Major Crimes Section Investigators are asking for the public’s help to identify the victim. The attached photographs are images of his tattoos. more »