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Published on February 01, 2025
Alameda County Sheriff's Office Busts Oakland Chop Shop, Recovering Stolen Vehicles and Arresting Four in Organized Crime ClampdownSource: Alameda County Sheriff's Office

Yesterday, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office cracked down on auto theft in Oakland, targeting what appeared to be a chop shop and making four arrests in the process. The operation turned up stolen cars, semi-trucks, and assorted illegal accessories. According to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, the raid conducted on 100th Avenue was the culmination of a lengthy investigation involving multiple divisions within the police department. There was a collaboration between the Eden Township Substation, the Auto Theft Task Force, and the Special Response Unit beginning earlier in January.

The search yielded significant results, uncovering eight stolen vehicles, including a gasoline tanker semi-truck and one vehicle outfitted with red and blue lights resembling those of a patrol car. Additionally, deputies recovered multiple stolen license plates, a cache of burglary tools, a substantial quantity of ammunition, two sets of body armor, and a firearm, evidence that led to one suspect facing a homicide charge. Authorities remain vigilant, with those apprehended now facing multiple felony charges.

The operation didn't just end with arrests; the Alameda County Sheriff's Office made a notable effort to offer support beyond the handcuffs. It's reported that "the Sheriff's Office worked with our Behavioral Health Unit counselors to connect several individuals not arrested at the scene to critical county services."