May 14, 2026 | In the News
Oakland, CA — Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced that the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has filed a criminal charge against San Leandro Police Chief Angela Averiett.
The DA charged Chief Averiett with a misdemeanor hit-and-run, a violation of Vehicle Code 20002(a). The charge stems from an investigation into a collision that occurred on May 19, 2025, at approximately 10:51 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 580 near the Interstate 680 interchange.
The California Highway Patrol handled the initial investigation. The case received media attention on March 31, 2026, and came to the attention of the Alameda County District Attorney’s office on April 1, 2026. At that time, this Office formally requested the CHP report and received it between April 13, 2026, and April 17, 2026. Upon further investigation by the Inspector’s Division of the District Attorney’s Office, the District Attorney found sufficient probable cause to formally file a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge, a violation of Vehicle Code Section 20002(a), against Chief Averiett. The maximum punishment under California law is six months in the County Jail and a $1000.00 fine.
“Our office has a duty to independently review the evidence and pursue charges when the facts support criminal charges,” said District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson.
The arraignment in this matter has been set for June 18, 2026, at 9 AM in Department 712 of the East County Hall of Justice.
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May 12, 2026 | In the News
DISTRICT ATTORNEY URSULA JONES DICKSON ANNOUNCES CHARGES AGAINST TWO ALLEGED SIDESHOW PROMOTERS AFTER BAY AREA EVENT
May 11, 2026
Oakland, CA —Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced today that criminal charges have been filed against Axel Cisnerosmentos and Aron Anaya. Both men are charged with organizing and facilitating an illegal sideshow after a high-profile Bay Area gathering featuring internet personality iShowSpeed.
Both men have been charged with the following offense:
Organizing and Facilitating a Sideshow, Oakland Municipal Code section 10.74.040(a), a misdemeanor, and Aiding and Abetting a Speed Contest, California Vehicle Code section 23109(b), a misdemeanor.
“Sideshows are not harmless gatherings,” said District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson. “These illegal events routinely cause vandalism, reckless driving, injuries, property damage, and pose significant threats to public safety. Individuals who organize, promote, and facilitate these activities will be held accountable.”
Both men are scheduled to appear for arraignment on May 27, 2026, in Department 108 at the Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse in Oakland.
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May 7, 2026 | Press Releases
DISTRICT ATTORNEY URSULA JONES DICKSON ANNOUNCES CHARGES FOLLOWING DANGEROUS DRIVING INCIDENT ON BAY BRIDGE
May 7, 2026
Oakland, CA — Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced today that charges have been filed against Jose Mendoza (30) in connection with the May 3, 2026, dirt bike and off-road vehicle sideshow on the Bay Bridge.
According to investigators, officers assigned to a sideshow enforcement detail attempted to detain a group of illegal dirt bike and off-road vehicle riders operating unlawfully on the bridge. During the operation, a portion of the roadway was temporarily closed to safely contain the riders and protect the public.
Authorities allege that one rider, identified as Mendoza, drove recklessly within the blocked-off section of the bridge at high speed while marked California Highway Patrol vehicles pursued him. Officers reported that Mendoza drove with willful and wanton disregard for the safety of officers and the public, despite numerous law enforcement personnel being on foot in the immediate area.
Investigators further allege that after Mendoza slowed down and officers attempted to detain him, he resisted arrest by refusing commands, attempting to flee, and attempting to strike an officer during the encounter.
“This conduct created an extremely dangerous situation for law enforcement officers and snarled traffic on the Bay Bridge,” said District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson.
The defendant has been charged with two counts of felony evasion and one misdemeanor count of battery on a police officer. At the time of this incident, Mr. Mendoza was on felony probation, and a petition to revoke probation based upon these allegations has been filed.
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