Alameda Police Month in Review February 2025
Published on April 02, 2025
The following incidents represent a selection of the police activity that took place in February 2025. A complete monthly summary can be found at www.alamedaca.gov/data.
Negligent Discharge of a Firearm: On 2/8 at 5:45 am, officers responded to the 2500 block of Blanding Avenue for a road rage incident that escalated into a physical altercation. During the incident, pepper spray and a firearm were discharged by the involved parties. No one was struck by gunfire. One party was transported to a local hospital for a complaint of pain. Both individuals were arrested for their roles in the incident. #25-00756
Battery: On 2/8 at 3:22 pm, officers responded to the 1500 block of Oak Street for the report of an assault with serious injuries. During a conversation, the suspect struck the victim. As a result, the victim sustained great bodily injury and was transported to a local hospital. The suspect left the scene before officers were called, but was later identified during the investigation. On 2/10, officers arrested the suspect during an unrelated disturbance. #25-00765
Distribution of Obscene Material: On 2/8 at 9:23 pm, officers received a tip regarding the possible possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. During a detailed investigation, detectives identified a suspect and uncovered additional evidence. On 2/25, the suspect was arrested for multiple offenses. #25-00752
Robbery: On 2/11 at 5:07 pm, officers responded to the 2300 block of Lincoln Avenue for the report of an in-progress robbery. The suspect stole merchandise from a store and was confronted by an employee. The suspect brandished a knife before leaving the store. During an area check, the suspect was located and arrested. No injuries were reported. #25-00819
Robbery: On 2/25 at 4:06 pm, officers responded to the 100 block of Maitland Drive for the report of a battery. The incident was later determined to be a robbery. The suspect spat on the victim and brandished a knife when confronted for stealing items from a business. The suspect was located and arrested a few moments later. #25-01077
Traffic Enforcement: APD officers issued 631 traffic citations and 284 warnings. There were 45 reported collisions. The leading contributing factor in these collisions were improper turns and unsafe speeds.
