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Illegal ATV and Dirt Bike Activity Leads to Arrests, Weapons Seized

Published on March 26, 2026

For several weeks, the Oakland Police Department has monitored a group of dirt bike and ATV riders illegally riding in our community.

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Missing Person Amy Hillyard

Published on March 26, 2026

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

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Firearms Recovered During ABAT Inspections

Published on March 20, 2026

The Oakland Police Department Alcoholic Beverage Action Team (ABAT Unit) inspected two smoke shops operating in Oakland on March 18, 2026.

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OPD Cracks Down on Illegal Dirt Bikes, Seizes Six

Published on March 19, 2026

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is committed to reducing illegal activity involving dirt bikes and ATVs. We understand the community’s frustration with reckless riding and are taking action to address these concerns.

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Embarcadero West March 2026 Update — Open Letter to Community Members

Published on March 18, 2026

OakDOT would like to provide an update on the Embarcadero West project and expected timeline.

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Oakland Speed Safety Cameras: Initial Report (1/14/26-2/21/26)

Published on March 13, 2026

The City of Oakland's Speed Safety Camera Program has been operating and issuing warnings for two months now. Learn more about data trends, insights, and other updates leading up to the transition to citations in mid-March 2026.

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Oakland releases initial speed camera data, citations begin March 15

Published on March 13, 2026

The City of Oakland will start issuing citations this Sunday, March 15, for its automated speed safety camera program. It also released its first report about the program that includes data based on the first five weeks of operation.

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Missing Person Brooklynn Ashley

Published on March 09, 2026

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

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Arrest Made in Prowling Incidents

Published on March 09, 2026

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) has arrested a suspected prowler linked to several incidents in East Oakland.

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OPD Arrests 70+ This Year in Ongoing Human Trafficking Enforcement

Published on March 05, 2026

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is continuing our enforcement efforts along International Boulevard to address human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation, which have had a major impact on this area.

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News Releases

Illegal ATV and Dirt Bike Activity Leads to Arrests, Weapons Seized

Missing Person Amy Hillyard

Firearms Recovered During ABAT Inspections

OPD Cracks Down on Illegal Dirt Bikes, Seizes Six

Embarcadero West March 2026 Update — Open Letter to Community Members

Oakland Speed Safety Cameras: Initial Report (1/14/26-2/21/26)

Oakland releases initial speed camera data, citations begin March 15

Missing Person Brooklynn Ashley

Arrest Made in Prowling Incidents

OPD Arrests 70+ This Year in Ongoing Human Trafficking Enforcement

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