James Beere, who became Oakland's interim Police Chief last December, has secured confirmation to lead the department permanently.
Four people have been arrested on felony charges, and 19 others were cited for misdemeanors and released as police continue their crackdown following the Bay Bridge sideshow involving dozens of illegal ATVs and dirt bikes that created a major traffic backup.
Bay Area law enforcement agencies say they are intensifying their crackdown on illegal sideshows, highlighting new collaboration across jurisdictions after a takeover on the Bay Bridge that led to multiple arrests and vehicle seizures. Drone video released by Oakland police shows traffic on the Bay Bridge come to a standstill for drivers as officers moved in.
Oakland police seized more than 70 ATVs and dirt bikes on the Bay Bridge on Sunday as officers moved to stop sideshow-related activity that led to major traffic disruptions on the bridge. Officers rescued one suspect who jumped into the bay and attempted to swim away.
Seven pedestrians in Oakland were hospitalized after being struck by a car that went onto the sidewalk early Saturday morning after the First Fridays block party. Police say some of the people were allegedly targeted by the driver.
The shooting happened near the intersection of 89th Avenue and Birch Street after police responded to reports from neighbors that the man had allegedly been waving a gun at passersby, including children.