Get the arrest log for Oakland, along with data about the arrest warrants issued by the local courts!
A lot of cities in California shy away from providing criminal records related facilities to the public, like online apps for a warrant search or an arrest inquiry. Sadly, Oakland is no different! So, if you want the arrest records for the area, visiting the website of the local law enforcement agency won’t help.
The same also holds true for information pertaining to arrest warrants. What this means is that you either have to rely on the local judiciary or the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office for the information you need. Read to know how to approach these agencies and whether they can help…
What is the best way to look up recent arrests in Oakland?
People who are picked up by Oakland PD are held in custody at the city jail for no more than 96 hours. Because the arraignment typically takes place before that deadline, usually the person arrested is either released on bail or taken to the County jail if he does not manage to secure release on bond. This being the case,
- If you need details on Oakland arrests in 24 hours, you will have to contact the Police Department on (510) 777-3333.
- If more than 96 hours have passed since the arrest was made, you can find out if your subject is being held at the Alameda County Jail by using the arrest app here.
How do you get an arrest report in Oakland?
While crime reports, arrest records, and incident records are all available for public inspection, you cannot access them online. So, if you want to access the arrest records of a specific individual, you will have to submit your request in person, through mail or by email.
Use the form here to file the request. Fill it out and take it or mail it to the Records Division of Oakland PD at OPD Records Section, 455 7th Street, Room 306, Oakland, CA 94607.
They charge a fee of 5 cents per page for printed reports, but you can examine the records for free by visiting the agency office. In-person requests are only accepted on weekdays from 8 am to 3 pm. You can also email your request to [email protected]
Is there a way to do a warrant check for Oakland through a state agency?
Civilians are not given access to the warrant list for Oakland. However, you can get details on the active warrants against a specific subject. But, this, too, has to be obtained from the local judiciary through a case search. For this-
You can visit the Rene C. Davidson Courthouse. The public terminals in Room-107 can be used for free to view case records, including details on outstanding warrants.
Crime stats for Oakland, California
According to an annual report published in April 2019, Oakland was the 10th most dangerous city in the country. Although this seems like bad news, in reality, it points to an improvement in the law and order situation since the city was the 8th most dangerous urban area in the same report in 2017.
In terms of criminal incidents per annum, Oakland PD receives almost 29,000 complaints. The majority of these occurrences are property related, with an annual incident rate of 23,000 cases. Violent crimes contribute about 5000 incidents to the total annual crime rate. Yet, this is a worrisome figure!
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