News

On February 15th, 2021, at approx. 6:04 PM, Oakland Police Officers responded to the 600 block of 10^th Street on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male Oakland resident suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to an area hospital and succumbed to his injuries.

On February 14^th, 2021, at about 7 PM, the Oakland Police Department received a report of a deceased male inside a tent at Mosswood Park. Oakland PD Officers located the male and found him deceased with traumatic injuries.

On February 9, 2021, at about 10:07 a.m., Oakland Police Officers responded to the area of 47^th Avenue and E. 12^th Street after 911 callers reported armed individuals entering a commercial building.

On February 8, 2021, Mayor Libby Schaaf and Oakland Police Chair Regina Jackson swore-in LeRonne Armstrong as Chief of the Oakland Police Department. Chief Armstrong was born and raised in West Oakland, California, and is a graduate of McClymonds High School.

The Planning & Building Department launched an enhanced online permit portal offering users more choices among application types and services. These updates help to create a more comprehensive way for the community to submit applications for services 24/7, at the applicant’s convenience.

Two men were arrested and charged with 17 counts relating to robbery at 10 cell phone stores across Oakland. The crime spree took place across the city between December 3rd, 2020, and January 4th, 2021.

Updates from the Human Services Department, January 2021

On January 26, 2021, at approximately 8:32 PM, Oakland Police Officers were dispatched to the 7800 block of Bancroft Avenue to investigate the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive male adult (Oakland resident) suffering from an apparent gunshot wound(s).