City of Oakland California

On February 20, 2012, at 11:43 p.m., a uniformed Oakland Police Officer attempted to conduct a traffic enforcement stop in 2000 block of 62nd avenue on a vehicle associated to a robbery, which had just occurred in the area. more »

Oakland, CA — On February 16, 2012 at approximately 10:45 pm, two victims were approached by two suspects in the 3300 block of Grand avenue, and robbed at gunpoint. When officers responded, one of the victims advised the officers that tracking software was installed on his iPad. more »

Oakland, CA – The City of Oakland is currently recruiting for the position of Police Officer Trainee with the Oakland Police Department. “This is an exciting time for the organization,” stated Chief Howard Jordan. He went on to say, “hiring more police officers will certainly help us do our jobs of providing public safety services to the residents of Oakland.” more »

Oakland, CA — The Oakland Police Department would like to make the public aware of a reported attempted sexual assault. A 37-year-old female informed investigators that on February 14, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., she was walking in the 2800 block of East 10th Street to her home. The victim said she entered her front door to the residence, and was approached by a stranger from behind and physically forced inside at knife point. The victim reported that the suspect forced her down to the floor where he attempted to sexually assault her while holding her at knife point. more »

Oakland, CA – Two arrests of protestors were made late yesterday evening during anti-police and Occupy Oakland activity. A female was arrested for battery on a peace officer and resisting, delaying, or obstructing arrest and a male protestor was arrested for attempting to unlawfully intervene. Identities of the arrested were being confirmed during the booking process at the time of this release. more »

Oakland, CA – On Wednesday, February 8, 2012, Oakland Police arrested Joseph Briones for violating a recently issued Stay Away Order as a result of his violent acts during the January 28th protest in Downtown Oakland. more »

Oakland, CA – The Oakland Police Department will be holding a press conference today. Chief Howard Jordan will be discussing crime. more »

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On February 4, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. a crowd of approximately 50 persons peacefully assembled at Frank H. Ogawa Plaza. By 8:54 p.m, Oakland Police facilitated a circuitous march of approximately 100 through the downtown streets of Oakland between the hours of 8:54 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. more »