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Quick Actions by OPD Officers Help Save a Victim’s Life

Published on August 21, 2025

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating a stabbing that occurred on August 19, 2025, around 6:30 p.m., in the 1600 block of 81st Avenue.

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OPD Arrests Suspect in East Oakland Drug Investigation

Published on August 20, 2025

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating an illegal drug sale that occurred on August 17, 2025, in East Oakland.

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Missing Person Jordan Smiley: At Risk Due to Medical Conditions

Published on August 19, 2025

The Oakland Police Department is requesting assistance from our community and media partners in locating Missing Person Jordan Smiley, who is at risk due to medical conditions.

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OPD Recovers Nearly 30 firearms in One Week

Published on August 18, 2025

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) continues to work hard every day to make our community safer by holding those who commit violent crimes accountable. Since August 8, OPD has recovered 27 firearms. Last week, Officers made multiple arrests in connection with various weapons violations.

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Suspect in Custody After Shots Fired at Officers

Published on August 08, 2025

Oakland Police Department (OPD) Officers responded to a report of domestic violence involving three victims, one adult and two children, around 1:30 a.m. on August 8, 2025, in the 1000 block of West Grand Avenue.

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OPD Arrests Suspects in Armed Robberies

Published on August 08, 2025

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) continues to work hard every day to make our community safer by holding those who commit violent crimes accountable. This week, Officers made multiple arrests in connection with recent robbery investigations.

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OPD Shares Crime Statistics for First Half of 2025

Published on August 07, 2025

Today, Oakland Police Department (OPD) Chief Floyd Mitchell updated crime statistics for the first six months of 2025.

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OPD Recovers Dozens of Firearms in Five Days

Published on August 01, 2025

In under a week, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) has recovered 27 firearms and made several arrests for serious crimes throughout the city as part of our Summer Safety Plan.

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Community Tips Lead to Enforcement Action at Illegal Smoke Shop

Published on August 01, 2025

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) Alcohol Beverage Action Team (ABAT) investigated an unlicensed smoke shop in East Oakland. On July 31, 2025, ABAT officers responded to tips from community members that illegal activity was taking place at the shop in the 1200 block of Fruitvale Avenue.

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Oakland Releases Options for How We Stabilize and Grow

Published on July 31, 2025

As part of Phase 2 of the General Plan Update, we've released Oakland for All: Options for How We Stabilize and Grow. This new report explores big-picture ideas for how Oakland could stabilize and grow over the next 20 years – such as choosing where new homes, jobs, parks and open space, and transportation might go.

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News Releases

Quick Actions by OPD Officers Help Save a Victim’s Life

OPD Arrests Suspect in East Oakland Drug Investigation

Missing Person Jordan Smiley: At Risk Due to Medical Conditions

OPD Recovers Nearly 30 firearms in One Week

Suspect in Custody After Shots Fired at Officers

OPD Arrests Suspects in Armed Robberies

OPD Shares Crime Statistics for First Half of 2025

OPD Recovers Dozens of Firearms in Five Days

Community Tips Lead to Enforcement Action at Illegal Smoke Shop

Oakland Releases Options for How We Stabilize and Grow

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