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The Oakland Police Department Alcohol Beverage and Tobacco (ABAT) Unit conducted a special investigation last month, targeting local Smoke Shops. Calls of concern from community members led to the recovery of prohibited flavored tobacco products sold to minors at two stores.

In East Oakland, hundreds of people took part in illegal sideshow activity Sunday night. A reported 200 spectators and 100 vehicles took over several intersections on 82^nd Avenue between MacArthur Boulevard and Ney Avenue.

This year, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) has investigated 33 homicides, down more than 10% over last year. However, since Wednesday, three people have lost their lives in Oakland.

In the City of Oakland, overall robberies are down more than 15% year to date (YTD). However, over the last few weeks, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) is receiving an increase in the number of reports of armed thefts in various Oakland communities.

The Oakland Police Department is requesting assistance from our community and media partners in locating Missing Person Alfonzo Arechiga who is at risk due to age and medical condition.

Thank you to our community and media partners, Cheryl Lane is no longer a #Missing Person.

The Oakland Police Department is requesting assistance from our community and media partners in locating Missing Person, Cheryl Lane, who is at risk due to age.

Safely Located:

Thank you to our community and media partners, Welde Woretu, is no longer a #Missing Person. He has been safely located.

The Oakland Police Department is requesting assistance from our community and media partners in locating Missing Person, Welde Woretu, who is at risk due to age.

Oakland, Calif. – This St. Patrick’s Day, the Oakland Police Department will be on alert for suspected impaired drivers and remind the community to celebrate the holiday responsibly.