Man Charged with Murder for the Shooting Death of a Victim Seated Behind the Wheel of a Minivan in Oakland Charges Include a Gun Use Enhancement. Alleged Shooter Faces up to 36 Years to Life in Prison  May 8, 2024 OAKLAND, CA—Today, DA Pamela Price announced Justin Jenkins (43), has been charged with the May 5, 2024, murder of Michael Seymour (61), who was shot to death while stopped at an intersection in a minivan near the Rene C. Davidson Courthouse in Oakland. Mr. Jenkins is charged with 187(a) Murder, a Gun Use Allegation, Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle, and Felony in Possession of a Firearm, along with a gun enhancement that potentially adds 10 years to his sentence. Prosecutors allege that Mr. Jenkins shot Mr. Seymour in an unprovoked act of deadly violence and that Mr. Jenkins has a long history of gun violence…

DA Pamela Price releases Alameda County District Attorney’s Office 2023 Annual Report Data Shows More Actions Taken by ACDAO on Police Reports Presented in 2023 May 07, 2024 Oakland, CA - Today, DA Pamela Price released the 2023 Annual Report (2023 AR) for the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office. The 2023 AR represents a review of the work conducted during the inaugural year by DA Price and the faithful and dedicated employees of the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office. The report showcases the office’s commitment to justice, victim advocacy, and community engagement. Key highlights include:   Public Safety by the Numbers: The District Attorney’s Office has seen an increase in action taken on police reports presented to the office, ensuring justice for victims, and holding offenders accountable. Victim Support Services: Through partnerships and dedicated programs, the office secured $2,128,286 in compensation for victims of crime while…

Two Men Accused of Being Involved in Shootout at an Oakland Mini Market Face 37 Years to Life in Prison. Charges Include Enhancements for Both Defendants  Two minors also charged in connection to this shooting. May 3, 2024 Oakland, CA— Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price filed felony charges against Keeric Lamont Johnson, 23, and Joshua Smiley, 19. Both defendants were arrested following investigations by Oakland Police and Fremont Police officers. Two minors were also charged in connection with this incident. The four defendants are accused of being involved in the February 19, 2024, shootout at the Al-Awdis Mini Market on West Street in Oakland. There were five victims involved in this shooting. The charges against Mr. Johnson and Mr. Smiley include two counts of Attempted Murder, two counts of Assault with a Semiautomatic Firearm, and one count each for shooting into an Inhabited Dwelling. All…

Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price’s Office Announces $23 Million Dollar Settlement Agreement with the Nation’s Largest Funeral Provider for Allegedly Violating California’s Consumer Protection Laws May 1, 2024 OAKLAND, CA — Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, together with the California Attorney General’s Office and the District Attorneys of Marin and San Francisco, has entered a settlement with Service Corporation International, the nation’s largest funeral service provider, doing business in California as the “Neptune Society” and the “Trident Society,” for violations of California’s Unfair Competition and False Advertising Laws related to marketing and selling pre-need cremation packages. The settlement provides full restitution to consumers, comprehensive injunctive relief that requires compliance with the law going forward, and $23 million total in civil penalties, over $5.7 million of which will be paid directly to Alameda County. “This settlement holds Neptune Society and Trident Society accountable for a…