Oct 30, 2026 | In the News
October 30, 2026
Oakland, CA — Today, Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced that the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has filed multiple felony counts of armed robbery against Angel Guadalupe Flores.
The charges stem from three separate incidents at 7-Eleven stores on Harrison Street and Piedmont Avenue in the city of Oakland on October 13th, October 15th, and October 25th, 2026. It is alleged that Mr. Flores and his co-participants brandished firearms and stole money and property from the businesses. Mr. Flores has also been charged with a separate armed robbery and felony assault that occurred in San Leandro on October 15th, where it is alleged that the defendant assaulted a victim at the victim’s residence, stole property from the victim’s person, and assaulted the victim with a firearm.
Angel Guadalupe Flores is scheduled to appear in the Alameda County Superior Court on October 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Department 112 of the Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse in Oakland, and on November 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Department 702 of the East County Hall of Justice in Dublin.
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Oct 29, 2026 | In the News
October 29, 2026
Oakland, CA — Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced that the District Attorney’s Organized Retail Theft Unit is prosecuting Haki McClain related to four cases involving 57 theft incidents across eight Alameda County jurisdictions from 2025 through 2026.
The defendant is being prosecuted pursuant to California’s organized retail theft law, Penal Code section 666.1, which took effect on December 18, 2024.
In Alameda County alone, the defendant is alleged to have been involved in thefts that resulted in more than $74,000 in losses for 11 retailers and to have been found in possession of more than $35,000 in stolen merchandise.
Mr. McClain’s theft activity extends beyond Alameda County. He has separate theft-related cases in Los Angeles County and San Mateo County, and he has been identified in alleged theft activity in other parts of Northern and Southern California, as well as in Nevada.
“Mr. McClain is accused of committing 57 thefts across 8 jurisdictions in Alameda County, prompting multiple law-enforcement agencies throughout the region to investigate and share information, ultimately bringing this case to us for prosecution,” said District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson. “I commend our law enforcement partners for their coordinated efforts to identify this defendant and to enable us to bring these cases forward.”
McClain is scheduled to appear on November 3, 2026, at 9 a.m., in Department 104 at the Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse of the Alameda County Superior Court.
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Sep 30, 2026 | In the News
September 30, 2026
Oakland, CA — Today, District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced that the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has filed felony charges against Shouyong Zhang (77) and Shili Chen (77) for the September 26, 2026, shooting death of Jonathan McKinsey (40) at a park in Dublin.
Both defendants have been charged with murder; personal use of a firearm causing death; and lying in wait, a special circumstance. If convicted, each defendant faces the possibility of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen are scheduled to be arraigned on September 30, 2026, in Department 702 of Alameda County Superior Court, East County Hall of Justice in Dublin, CA.
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Sep 24, 2026 | In the News
September 24, 2026 – Oakland, California — Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced today that a jury convicted Silasomari Bryant (33) and Derrick McIntyre (49) of second-degree murder and the use of firearms in the killing of 18-year-old Bre’Elle Vercher in Oakland.
On May 22, 2024, Bre’Elle Vercher was shot and killed while sitting in a car on Manila Avenue in Oakland. Earlier that evening, she had been in Oakland when defendant Silasomari Bryant got into an altercation with defendant Derrick McIntyre. The two men argued in person and over the phone. Ultimately, both drove to the corner of Manila and West MacArthur, where they engaged in a shootout. Neither man was harmed, but Ms. Vercher was struck twice in the back during the shooting. She was taken to San Francisco General Hospital, where she was pronounced dead from her injuries.
“Bre’Elle Vercher lost her life when a personal dispute escalated into deadly gunfire. This verdict holds the defendant accountable and reflects the jury’s careful consideration of the evidence,” said District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson.
Silasomari Bryant and Derrick McIntyre were convicted by a jury of second-degree murder involving the use of a firearm. Further proceedings will be held in Department 6 of the Alameda County Superior Court at the Rene C. Davidson Courthouse on December 1, 2026, at 9:30 AM.
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Sep 23, 2026 | In the News
September 23, 2026
Oakland – Today, District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced a $16 million settlement with Walmart, Inc. A law enforcement investigation found that Walmart illegally sold expired infant formula and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.
Under California law and the terms of the judgment, Walmart is prohibited from selling expired infant formula and OTC drugs in California. In addition, Walmart agrees to implement an Enhanced Expired Product & Inventory Compliance Program, which includes employee training and hours dedicated to ensure that OTC drugs and infant formula are safe. The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office will receive $2.2 million in civil penalties and $60,000 in cost recovery.
The investigation revealed no evidence that the sale of outdated or expired products resulted in physical harm to consumers. In addition, Walmart cooperated with law enforcement upon learning of the investigation and took proactive measures to work towards compliance with the law before any settlement was reached.
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office urges all retailers who sell OTC drugs or infant formula to review their inventory practices to ensure full compliance with state and federal law.
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