For Immediate Release: July 25, 2024
OPD News: Several Arrests Made After OPD Spots Vehicle Tied to Bay Area Robbery
Several people are in custody after Oakland Police Department (OPD) officers saw a vehicle wanted in connection with a strong-arm robbery in another Bay Area city. On July 24, 2024, officers assigned to OPD’s Crime Reduction Team (CRT) observed the vehicle in East Oakland and identified it as being linked to an individual with outstanding warrants for robbery, burglary, and assault with a deadly weapon.
With the assistance of OPD’s helicopter (ARGUS), CRT officers located the vehicle in the 5800 block of Kingsley Circle. Officers arrested four individuals and recovered four loaded firearms along with a large quantity of marijuana, crack cocaine, and ecstasy from the vehicle.
The individuals in custody are facing firearm-related charges. The case will be forwarded to the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office for further legal action.
OPD is committed to ensuring community safety and maintaining public trust, as we continue our efforts to uphold the law and protect residents.
