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Sideshow officers patrol throughout the city of Oakland especially in areas known for Sideshow activity. On Sunday, May 23, 2021, at 4:30 PM Sideshow detail officers observed a vehicle parked in the 10600 block of E Street with two firearms inside. During the preliminary investigation the driver was identified and placed under arrest. Officers recovered the two illegal firearms along with over two pounds of Marijuana.

The Oakland Police Department is requesting assistance from our community members and the media in locating William Christian, a 71-year-old missing person at risk.

The Oakland Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on May 26^th, 2021, just after 12:00 PM, in the 3200 block of 35th Avenue. Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a shooting. Once on scene, officers located a male adult victim, an Oakland resident, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound(s).

The Oakland Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on May 25^th, 2021, just after 7:30 PM, in the area of 87^th Avenue and E Street. Officers were driving in the area when they heard multiple gunshots. Once on scene, officers located a male juvenile victim, a Stockton resident, seated in a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds.

Tomorrow, May 26th at 9:30 a.m, the Council will hold a Special City Council Meeting to discuss Mayor Schaaf’s proposed FY 2021-23 biennial city budget. Please join this important meeting to make your funding priorities heard.

The Oakland Police Department received information of a large cache of illegal fireworks. OPD’s Community Resource Officers in Areas 4 and 5, began a follow-up investigation working collaboratively with the East Palo Alto Police Department, and the Menlo Park Police Department.

The Oakland Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on May 20^th, 2021, just after 7 AM, in the 1300 block of 83^rd Avenue. Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a shooting. Once on scene, officers located a male adult victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound(s).

For many years now, the Montclair Village Association and city-wide community have been working towards implementing a safer walkable space that can host community gatherings and celebrations, particu …

After more than two decades at the Oakland Police Department (OPD), Deputy Chief Nishant Joshi is saying goodbye to OPD. However, he’s not going very far. On Monday, DC Joshi was announced as the next Police Chief for the City of Alameda.