OPD needs your help in an unsolved homicide. On August 29, 2021, Tyrique Watley was fatally shot in the 1900 block of Broadway.
We ask that anyone with information contact the Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821 or the TIP LINE at (510) 238-7950.
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#Congratulations to the 18 OPD officers graduating from the 190th Basic Recruit Academy. This diverse group has 2 females and 16 males. The addition to the OPD family brings us to 714 sworn offi
cers. One officer from Alameda PD also graduated in this class.
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#Congratulations to the OPD officers graduating from the 190th Basic Recruit Academy. This diverse group has 2 females & 16 males.
This addition to the OPD family brings us to 714 sworn officers, our highest number since Jan. 2022
graduated 1 officer from the 190th.
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If you are a victim of a crime, many of the non-emergency incidents can be reported online at the link below.
oaklandca.gov/services/repor
Do not report a crime online if you need help right away.
If you need help right now call 9-1-1.
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For Immediate Release
February 3, 2023
Public Safety Advisory: Recent Spike in Postal Robberies
Follow the link for more details:
m.facebook.com/oaklandpolicec
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If you are a victim of a crime, remember you can replace property, you can't replace your life!
Here are a few tips to help keep you safe!
• Do not resist.
• Be a good witness and provide as many details as possible.
• Be vigilant around your surroundings.
• Call 911
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OPD Makes Multiple Arrests in Robbery Series
On January 31, 2023, OPD officers arrested three adult males in connection with multiple robberies throughout the City of Oakland.
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More in the link
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The Oakland Police Department is focused on getting illegal firearms off our streets, in an effort to keep our community safe.
For the 2023 year, our dedicated officers recovered
more than 95.
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Auto Burglary Prevention Safety Tips
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OPD is hiring officers who are committed to helping our community live up to its potential.
If you want to make a positive impact in Oakland, consider a career with OPD.
Be the change you want to see at OPD.
Text "OPDJobs" to (510) 330-2044 or visit
OPDJobs.com
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The Oakland Police Department continues to look for Ongoing #Missing Person Jose Ronaldo Antunez-Mendez.
He was last seen on May 7, 2018.
If you have any knowledge or information regarding the whereabouts of Antunez-Mendez, notify the Missing Persons Unit at 510-238-3641.
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If you are a victim of a crime, remember you can replace property, you can't replace your life!
Here are a few tips to help keep you safe!
• Do not resist.
• Be a good witness and provide as many details as possible.
• Be vigilant around your surroundings.
• Call 911
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In honor of #blackhistorymonth, the Oakland Police Department celebrates the achievements and significant roles that African Americans have contributed to shaping US history.
#blackhistoryisamericanhistory
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Text-to-911 is a safe and reliable resource for our residents and visitors.
Text-to-911 is beneficial to the deaf, hard of hearing & people w/ language & speech disorders.
Reminder, Always call 911 if you can and text 911 only if you can’t.
#OPDCARES
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From 01/23 - 01/29, 174 ShotSpotter Activations and 64 instances of gunfire were reported.
91 firearms were recovered in 2023.
OPD encourages residents & businesses to consider installing security cameras.
apps.oaklandca.gov/CameraRegistra
Working together we can make Oakland Safer.
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For the week of 01/23 – 01/29, 3 lives were lost to violence, 64 instances of gunfire, 38 robberies, and 5 carjackings.
This year, OPD has investigated 8 homicides, 8 this time in 2022.
91 firearms were recovered in 2023.
Working together we can make Oakland Safer!
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OPD will have additional resources on the streets this weekend for enforcement of illegal sideshow activity.
If you take part in illegal sideshows in Oakland your vehicle could end towed & seized with a 30-day hold.
Send tips to: sideshowtips@oaklandca.gov
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OPD is hiring officers who are committed to helping our community live up to its potential.
If you want to make a positive impact in Oakland consider a career with OPD.
Be the change you want to see at OPD.
Text "OPDJobs" to (510) 330-2044 or visit
OPDJobs.com
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OPD will have additional resources on the streets this weekend for enforcement of illegal sideshow activity.
If you take part in illegal sideshows in Oakland your vehicle could end towed & seized with a 30-day hold.
Send tips to: sideshowtips@oaklandca.gov
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The Oakland Police Department continues to look for Ongoing #Missing Person Jose Ronaldo Antunez-Mendez.
He was last seen on May 7, 2018.
If you have any knowledge or information regarding the whereabouts of Antunez-Mendez, notify the Missing Persons Unit at 510-238-3641.
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Text-to-911 is a safe and reliable resource for our residents and visitors.
Text-to-911 is beneficial to the deaf, hard of hearing & people w/ language & speech disorders.
Reminder, Always call 911 if you can and text 911 only if you can’t.
#OPDCARES
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The women & men of OPD are deeply troubled and disturbed by the released video involving Tyre Nichols & members of the Memphis Police Dept.
We stand with our community in denouncing this incident and all incidents of police brutality.
More in the link:
facebook.com/photo/?fbid=55
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OPD will have additional resources on the streets this weekend for enforcement of illegal sideshow activity.
If you take part in illegal sideshows in Oakland your vehicle could end towed & seized with a 30-day hold.
Send tips to: sideshowtips@oaklandca.gov
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If you are a victim of a crime, many of the non-emergency incidents can be reported online at the link below.
oaklandca.gov/services/repor
Do not report a crime online if you need help right away.
If you need help right now call 9-1-1.
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If you are a victim of a crime, remember you can replace property, you can't replace your life!
Here are a few tips to help keep you safe!
• Do not resist.
• Be a good witness and provide as many details as possible.
• Be vigilant around your surroundings.
• Call 911
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Auto Theft Safety Tips
The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is providing safety tips for our community members as a guideline to protect themselves from becoming a target of auto theft.
#SAFEOAKLAND
More in the link
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OPD needs your help in an unsolved homicide. On January 11, 2013, Larry Lovette Jr. was fatally shot in the 4000 block of Canon Avenue.
We ask that anyone with information contact the Homicide Section at 510-238-3821 or the TIP LINE at 510-238-7950.
#OPDCARES
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Over the last four months, the City of Oakland experienced a spike in armed power tool robberies.
So far this year, OPD has investigated four of these violent cases.
More in the link:
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OPD was notified by ALCO Coroner the cause of death of Kazuhiro David Sakurai was “Complications of Gunshot Wound.”
He was shot at the King Estates campus on 9/28/22.
He died on 11/17/22.
We are re-releasing this video in hopes someone can identify those wanted for his homicide.
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Thank you to our law enforcement partners who arrested a man wanted in connection with an attempted rape in Oakland on 1/19/23, in the 4700 block of International Blvd.
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More in the link:
facebook.com/photo/?fbid=55
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OPD is hiring officers who are committed to helping our community live up to its potential.
If you want to make a positive impact in Oakland consider a career with OPD.
Be the change you want to see at OPD.
Text "OPDJobs" to (510) 330-2044 or visit
OPDJobs.com
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If you are a victim of a crime, remember you can replace property, you can't replace your life!
Here are a few tips to help keep you safe!
• Do not resist.
• Be a good witness and provide as many details as possible.
• Be vigilant around your surroundings.
• Call 911
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Update: There were 11 victims:
•5 people were shot including 18yr old Mario Navarro-Navarro who died.
•3 people involved in a solo vehicle collision leaving the scene.
•2 victims were in a vehicle that was struck by bullets.
•1 victim's business was struck by bullets
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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Acting Chief Darren Allison held a news briefing today to provide an update on the fatal shooting that occurred Monday in the 5900 block of Macarthur Boulevard.
youtu.be/AwMUCGDwoAQ
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There were 168 ShotSpotter Activations reported from 01/16 to 01/22, down 4%.
75 firearms were recovered in 2023.
OPD encourages residents & businesses to consider installing security cameras.
apps.oaklandca.gov/CameraRegistra
Working together we can make Oakland Safer.
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Text-to-911 is a safe and reliable resource for our residents and visitors.
Text-to-911 is beneficial to the deaf, hard of hearing & people w/ language & speech disorders.
Reminder, Always call 911 if you can and text 911 only if you can’t.
#OPDCARES
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OPD is investigating a shooting that occurred on January 23, 2023, in the 5900 block of Macarthur Blvd, just after 6:00 PM.
More in the link:
fb.watch/if999iRG0W/
#SAFEOAKLAND
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For the week of 1/16 - 1/22, no lives were lost to violence, 40 instances of gunfire, 50 robberies, and 8 carjackings.
This year, OPD has investigated 5 homicides, 9 this time in 2022.
72 firearms were recovered so far this year.
Working together we can make Oakland Safer!
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If you are a victim of a crime, many of the non-emergency incidents can be reported online at the link below.
oaklandca.gov/services/repor
Do not report a crime online if you need help right away.
If you need help right now call 9-1-1.
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The Oakland Police Department is focused on getting illegal firearms off our streets, in an effort to keep our community safe.
For the 2023 year, our dedicated officers recovered more than 75.
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