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OPD Arrests Suspect in Assault Case, Recovers Homemade Firearms

Published on July 22, 2026

A six-week Oakland Police Department (OPD) investigation led to one arrest and the recovery of several handmade weapons capable of firing ammunition and projectiles.

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OPD Arrests Suspect Linked to Two Downtown Bank Robberies

Published on July 20, 2026

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) has arrested a suspect believed to be responsible for two bank robberies at the same downtown Oakland bank.

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Missing Person Lizzie Jones: At Risk Due to Dementia

Published on July 16, 2026

The Oakland Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating Lizzie Jones, a 74-year-old woman considered at risk due to dementia.

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OPD Air Support and Patrol Officers Rescue Hiker

Published on July 15, 2026

Oakland police officers rescued an Oakland woman after she fell down a wooded hillside while hiking near Leona Heights Park.

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Unlicensed Vendor Arrested After Selling to Underage Decoy

Published on July 14, 2026

The Oakland Police Department's Alcoholic Beverage Action Team (ABAT), in collaboration with the City's Economic & Workforce Development department (EWD), arrested a Union City woman for illegally selling alcohol at Lake Merritt after a month-long investigation.

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Oakland revives Bulky Block Party events for free large-item disposal

Published on July 14, 2026

Oakland Public Works is bringing back the Bulky Block Party, an event where Oakland residents can attend to conveniently dispose unwanted large household items for free. This is an effort to further address illegal dumping.

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Officer-Involved Shooting in the 4000 block of International Boulevard

Published on July 13, 2026

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS) that occurred just after 2:00 p.m. on July 13, 2026, in the 4000 block of International Boulevard.

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