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Two Oakland police officers and a former FAA inspector were indicted on federal charges for allegedly falsifying helicopter pilot certifications. The scheme, which spanned 2023 and 2024, involved lying about mandatory test flights to obtain credentials. The officers have been placed on administrative leave as the department cooperates with federal authorities.
Doug Martin’s parents filed a federal wrongful-death lawsuit in Oakland accusing police officers of restraining him face-down during a mental-health crisis and alleging delayed medical care by paramedics contributed to his death; autopsies are pending and investigations continue.
Doug Martin, former NFL running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, died in police custody after a brief struggle during an attempted detention related to a break-in in Oakland. His death is under investigation, and his family has expressed sadness and requested privacy.
Chabot Elementary in Oakland, California, was evacuated and classes were canceled after the school received a bomb threat via email. The threat, which had racial undertones, is being investigated by the Oakland Police Department with assistance from the FBI. The incident follows a wave of hateful messages and social media posts targeting the school community for organizing a playdate for families of color. The Oakland Unified School District and city leaders are taking the threats seriously and have committed to ensuring the safety of students and families.
The Oakland Police Department has reported an increase in home invasion robberies in certain neighborhoods, urging residents to reinforce their doors, install security systems, trim hedges, and join neighborhood watch programs. The police are investigating the incidents and encourage residents to report any suspicious activities or information that could help prevent further robberies.
Oakland police officer Phong Tran has been charged with perjury and bribery during a 2016 murder trial, leading to the review of 125 homicide cases he was involved in as an investigator. Tran was charged with two felony counts of perjury under oath and for lying under oath during a murder trial in 2016 and at a preliminary hearing in 2014. He was also charged with felony subordination of perjury under oath, felony bribery of a witness, and felony attempted bribery of a witness. The two murder convictions in the case were thrown out last year when an eyewitness came forward again, this time to retract.