Oakland, CA — Today, District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced that the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has charged Hakeem Jones (36) with shooting at an occupied vehicle while driving on the I-880 freeway in Oakland.
Mr. Jones is charged with assault with a semiautomatic firearm, shooting at an occupied motor vehicle, and discharging a gun at a vehicle —all felonies. The criminal complaint includes a charging enhancement for the use of a firearm, causing the offense to become a serious and violent felony.
On August 15, 2025, it is alleged that Mr. Jones and the victim were solo drivers on northbound I-880, when the victim noticed Mr. Jones driving aggressively through traffic and trying to pass other drivers on the freeway. When Mr. Jones was unable to pass the victim’s vehicle, it is alleged that Mr. Jones fired multiple gunshots, striking the victim’s vehicle.
Hakeem Jones was arraigned on September 5, 2025, in Department 112 of the Wiley Manuel Courthouse in Oakland.
Oakland, CA — Today, District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced that the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has charged Lucas Chan (28) with murder for the shooting death of his father, Lance Chan (61).
Lucas Chan is charged with first-degree murder. The charges include a sentencing enhancement for firing a gun. Mr. Chan is also charged with six counts (all felonies) of possessing explosive devices in a home near populated locations.
On August 15, 2025, Pleasanton Police responded to a 911 dispatch related to a shooting at a residence on Helpert Court. When the officers arrived, they found an adult male victim who was identified as Lance Chan, the defendant’s father. The criminal complaint alleges that Lucas Chan shot the victim in their family home. Mr. Chan was arrested at the scene. It is further alleged that at the time of the arrest, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team found multiple explosive devices and substances and materials to make a destructive device inside the home, allegedly in possession of the defendant.
Lucas Chan was arraigned on August 20, 2025, in Department 702 of the East County Hall of Justice in Dublin. He remains in custody.
Oakland, CA — Today, District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced that the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has filed murder charges against Rohith Sunil for the July 17, 2025, shooting death of Ms. Casey Way (41). The victim was shot and killed while walking her dogs in San Leandro. Her death was the second murder in San Leandro.
Mr. Sunil has also been charged with assault with a semi-automatic gun and carrying a loaded weapon in public, all felonies. In addition, the charges include sentencing enhancements for the personal use of a firearm, causing death. If convicted, Mr. Sunil could be sentenced to up to 50 years to life in state prison.
The criminal complaint alleges that on July 17, 2025, Ms. Way was walking her dogs with a friend on E.14th Street when Mr. Sunil approached. Mr. Sunil allegedly had a conversation with the victim and her friend, and then suddenly pulled out a handgun and shot Ms. Way.
Rohith Sunil is scheduled to be arraigned at 9 a.m. in Department 702 at the East County Hall of Justice in Dublin.
Charges Include Gun and Great Bodily Injury Enhancements
July 9, 2025
Oakland, CA — Today, District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced that the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has filed murder charges against Andre Thomas Williams (49) for the deadly shooting of Ryan Montgomery Christie (47).
The complaint alleges that on June 13, 2025, Mr. Williams shot and killed Ryan Montgomery Christie. Mr. Williams is further alleged to have personally and intentionally discharged a firearm, causing the death of the victim. In addition, Mr. Williams is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. The complaint includes enhancements for the use of the firearm and the infliction of great bodily injury upon Ryan Montgomery Christie.
Andre Thomas Williams is currently being held without bail. He waived his arraignment today and is scheduled to appear for a plea hearing on Monday, July 14, 2025, in Department 702 at the East County Hall of Justice in Dublin.
This is the first homicide in San Leandro in 2025.
Oakland, CA — District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced today that the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has filed felony charges against Emmanuel Gonzalez Mendoza (34).
On Friday, June 27, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m., California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers from the Oakland Area Office responded to a report of a multi-vehicle traffic collision on Interstate 80 eastbound, near Buchanan Street in Alameda County. Upon arrival, officers discovered a three-vehicle crash, which tragically resulted in the death of one driver. Mr. Gonzalez Mendoza is alleged to be the driver of the vehicle that caused the crash. It is further alleged that at the time he was driving, Mr. Mendoza had an excessive amount of alcohol in his system and that he was driving under the influence of alcohol, causing the tragic death of the victim in this case.
Mr. Gonzalez Mendoza has been charged with the following felony offenses: gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence.
“Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones of the victim whose life was tragically cut short by this senseless act,” said District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson.
Emmanuel Gonzalez Mendoza will be arraigned July 1, 2025, in Department 112 of the Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse in Oakland.
