Alameda County District Attorney's Office Charges Juan Martinez In Connection With The Fatal Shooting Near Lake Merritt Bart Station Oakland, CA August 15, 2023 — The Alameda County District Attorney's office has charged Juan Martinez, 45, in connection with the fatal shooting outside of the Lake Merritt BART station on August 8. According to BART police, the altercation stemmed from a dispute over an electric scooter. Martinez is currently in custody at Santa Rita Jail without bail. Martinez faces charges of murder, felony criminal threats, and additional sentencing enhancements. If convicted, he could face a prison sentence of 25 years to life.   ## Contact: Public Information Officer Patti Lee, patti.lee@acgov.org // 628-249-1288                                                                           * * * The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office (DAO) is one of California’s largest prosecutors’ offices and is led by Alameda County’s first Black woman District Attorney Pamela Y.…

Oakland CA. August 14, 2023 – The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office is charging two men allegedly involved in a shooting incident at a gas station on East 12th Street in Oakland on July 7. Roderick Smith of Hayward is charged with one count of attempted murder, two counts of shooting at an occupied vehicle and one count of unlawful firearm activity.  Deandre Daley of Oakland is charged with one count of attempted murder, two counts of shooting at an occupied motor vehicle, one count of unlawful firearm activity and possession of a firearm by a felon. Oakland police investigators say the two defendants parked their car after spotting the male victim pumping gas. A confrontation ensued. The defendants then started shooting at the male victim who shot back. That male victim was struck by a bullet. One of his female passengers was also shot…

Oakland, CA. August 8, 2023 - The Alameda County District Attorney's office is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kristina Molina, Director of the Victim-Witness Service Division, to the Board of Directors of the California Crime Victims Assistance Association (CCVAA). Molina’s appointment represents a significant recognition of her exceptional dedication to victim advocacy and her commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of crime victims and witnesses to crimes. “I am honored to receive this appointment and look forward to sharing what we are doing here in Alameda County with our counterparts across the state,” said Kristina Molina. “In Alameda County, the DA’s office is committed to improving the working conditions of victim-witness advocates, sponsoring trauma-informed support training and information about restorative justice strategies for the entire Victim-Witness Advocate team.” Beyond her work in crime victim services, Kristina is a staunch educator in dismantling…

Alameda County District Attorney’s Office Extends Regrets to Victims’ Families for Unprecedented Breach of Professional Responsibility by Former Prosecutor   District Attorney Pamela Price Affirms Full Confidence and Unwavering Support for Legal Team Prosecuting David Misch  Oakland, CA – August 4, 2023. The prosecution of David Misch for murder and a variety of related charges is proceeding with a distinguished team of seasoned lawyers. Our office has every confidence that they will be able to successfully try the case and that Defendant Misch will be convicted and spend the rest of his days in prison. Colleen McMahon’s continuing disregard for her ethical responsibilities as a prosecutor demonstrates the correctness of our decision to remove her from the Misch case and ultimately, accept her resignation from the County's employment. The new administration of the District Attorney's Office expects all prosecutors to respect their oaths and ethical…

Alameda County District Attorney’s Office Announces Success of Operation Cross Country in Rescuing Human Trafficking Victims Oakland, CA. August 3, 2023 The Alameda County District Attorney's Office in collaboration with the Contra Costa District Attorney’s office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced the successful efforts of Operation Cross Country, a nationwide initiative aimed at combating human trafficking.  Led by the FBI and joined by 29 other Bay Area law enforcement agencies, the two-week initiative led to 17 operations in the Bay Area, resulting in significant outcomes. In Alameda County, the operation was a joint effort with the FBI's child exploitation and human trafficking task force, the Oakland police department, and the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office. Oakland operations took place on July 19, 25, and 27 and led to the recovery of two juveniles and the pending arrest of one pimp. At a…