Alameda PostE-bikes have become a popular way to get around Alameda, and safety starts with making informed e-bike purchases and following the rules of the road. APD shares what you need to know before you ride. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/apd-posts-e-bike-rules-recommends-free-safety-courses/
APD responded to a road rage incident in which one driver made verbal threats, while the other brandished a knife and used it to deflate the other motorist’s tire before fleeing. The driver who fled was arrested for brandishing a weapon and felony vandalism, and the other received a citation. https://alamedapost.com/news/road-ragers-incident-involving-threats-weapons-slashed-tires/
AFD responded to a call at Alameda Hotel Apartments at 1415 Broadway on Friday. Firefighters immediately accessed the apartment where the fire started and were able to extinguish the fire there, saving the remainder of the building. They also successfully rescued residents from the roof and fire escape. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-firefighters-extinguish-blaze-historic-apartment-building-rescue-tenants/
#afd #alameda #AlamedaBuildingDepartmen #AlamedaFireDepartment #AlamedaPolice #apd #OaklandFireDepartment #PacificGasAndElectric
"Alameda residents seemed comfortable with the police department's use of tools like surveillance drones and an armored car, but had questions about privacy and the burden of equipment and training on the City's budget at a sparsely-attended public meeting..." writes Matt Carter. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-police-department-plans-double-drone-fleet/
In the wake of current events, many residents of Alameda have been concerned by the possibility of an ICE surge here in the Bay Area. Jean Chen shares statements from APD, AUSD, and Mayor Ashcraft about how their organizations would respond to federal agents on the island. https://alamedapost.com/news/alamedas-ice-response/
#alameda #AlamedaPolice #apd #ausd #CityOfAlameda #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #PasqualeScuderi
APD detectives have arrested a former employee of local nonprofit Girls Inc. of the Island City in connection with an embezzlement scheme involving a loss of more than $460,000. https://alamedapost.com/news/girls-inc-embezzlement-suspect-arrested-investigation-ongoing/
For days in advance, APD issued stern warnings about the upcoming unpermitted “beach takeovers” in Alameda. Participants gathered for a "generally peaceful" meetup on Saturday, March 14, although APD received reports of disturbances and fights at South Shore Center following the main event. https://alamedapost.com/news/sunday-beach-takeover-mostly-peaceful-pepper-spray-fight-south-shore/
#alameda #AlamedaFireDepartment #AlamedaPolice #apd #CrownBeach #EastBayRegionalParkDistrict
On March 11, Alameda Police Department reported receiving more than 75 calls from community members stating that they had gotten phone calls that appeared to come from APD. The caller ID displayed APD’s non-emergency number, making the calls appear legitimate. https://alamedapost.com/news/apd-advisory-scammers-apds-phone-number-caller-id-look-legit/
Alameda police officers arrested a burglary suspect with a stash of drug paraphernalia, burglary tools, and stolen mail packages addressed to more than 80 individuals in Alameda and Oakland. https://alamedapost.com/news/apd-burglary-suspect-investigation-leads-to-mail-theft-arrest/
Just 54 days into this year, Alameda Police Department officers have already made 47 impaired driving arrests. During this past weekend alone, two of those DUI arrests involved firearms. https://alamedapost.com/news/apd-reports-47-dui-arrests-so-far-in-2026-some-involving-firearms/