Homicide suspect mistakenly released from California jail re-arrested after 5 months

Five months after being mistakenly released from the Contra Costa County Jail, a homicide suspect has been arrested, authorities said.

• Apr 2

Inside the U.S. Marshals' fugitive task force partnership with Oakland Police

From a discreet command center in Oakland to boots on the ground along International Boulevard, the Marshals' Bay Area Fugitive Task Force has teamed up with the Oakland Police Department as part of the city's Summer Safety Plan

• Jul 30, 2025

US Marshals task force increasing Oakland presence to help with felony warrants

The Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Task Force will be working with Oakland officers for several weeks to enforce felony warrants, the US Marshals Service said.

• Jun 23, 2025

Firearms recovered, three in custody after illegal casino bust in Oakland

On Thursday morning, officers from the OPD Violent Crime Operations Center (VCOC), the US Marshals Task Force, ATF, and the San Ramon Police Department served an arrest and search warrant at an illegal underground casino located in the 900 block of 77th Avenue.

• Mar 21, 2025

Man wanted in connection with 2019 Tracy murder arrested in Mexico

A man wanted on suspicion of the death of a woman in Tracy in 2019 was arrested this week in Mexico and is awaiting extradition, police said.

• Dec 22, 2023

Texas mass shooting suspect found hiding under laundry as multiple arrests made

Francisco Oropesa is accused of killing five neighbors — including a 9-year-old boy.

• May 3, 2023