Jul 31, 2026 | In the News
July 31, 2026
Oakland, CA — Today, Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced that the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has filed felony charges against Jaeden Roach (18) in connection with a violent assault and robbery of a juvenile (15).
According to the investigation, on June 25, 2026, at approximately 3:15 p.m., Mr. Roach was one of five suspects who concealed themselves behind an apartment complex in the 3400 block of 68th Avenue in Oakland. The group waited for the victim to arrive. At that point, the victim was allegedly attacked and beaten with handguns by the defendant and his co-participants, causing serious injuries.
Mr. Roach has been charged with assault with a firearm, robbery, and felony child endangerment.
Jaeden Roach is scheduled for a plea hearing on Monday, August 3, 2026, in Department 112 of the Alameda County Superior Court, Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse in Oakland.
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Jul 28, 2026 | In the News
July 28, 2026
Oakland, CA— Today, Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced that the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has filed felony charges against Taylor Maxfield Clausen (38) for the July 25, 2026, stabbing of a man in Fremont.
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has charged Taylor Maxfield Clausen with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and personal use of a knife.
The defendant allegedly stabbed the victim in the neck at a party. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital and survived the attack after receiving emergency medical treatment.
Taylor Maxfield Clausen is scheduled to be arraigned on July 29, 2026, at 9:00 AM, in Department 702 of the Alameda County Superior Court at the East County Hall of Justice in Dublin.
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Jul 24, 2026 | In the News
July 24, 2026
Today, the Court dismissed the indictment related to the in-custody death of Maurice Monk and the three Alameda County Sheriff Deputies who were charged with Penal Code Section 368. One count of Government Code Section 6200 as to one of the defendants is the only surviving count.
My thoughts, and the thoughts of the office are with Maurice Monk’s family, friends, and loved ones. Court proceedings cannot erase the pain or restore what has been taken away from the family, and we remember their loss.
This case was originally charged on November 14, 2024, with 11 individuals as defendants with varying felony counts, including violations of Penal Code Section 368 under the theory that a prisoner in a county jail is considered a dependent adult. Upon taking office, we thoroughly and comprehensively reviewed the facts and legal issues of this case and determined there was insufficient evidence against eight of the previously charged defendants, but that there was sufficient evidence to proceed against three Sheriff Deputies. We presented these three defendants and the facts surrounding their involvement to the Criminal Grand Jury in November of 2025, recognizing the novel legal theory of criminal culpability and the lack of a legal precedent. The Criminal Grand Jury determined the allegations to be true and issued an indictment. Subsequently, the defense filed a legal challenge to that indictment. Today, the court dismissed all the charges related to the abuse of a dependent adult as to the three Sheriff Deputies.
Although disappointing, we respect the rule of law and the Court’s decision.
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Jul 20, 2026 | In the News
July 20, 2026
Oakland, CA — Today, Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced that felony charges have been filed against Michael Savage in connection with two armed robberies at the same Wells Fargo Bank in downtown Oakland, occurring just six days apart.
According to the charges, the first robbery occurred on July 9, 2026, at approximately 9:20 a.m. at the Wells Fargo branch at 901 Franklin Street. The second robbery occurred on July 15, 2026, at approximately 9:16 a.m. at the same branch.
“These were brazen robberies that terrorized bank employees and customers, and left innocent people in fear for their lives,” said District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson.
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has charged Mr. Savage with multiple felony offenses stemming from the two incidents, including robbery and false imprisonment. The complaint also alleges multiple prior violent, strike convictions as enhancements.
Michael Savage is scheduled to be arraigned on July 21, 2026, in Department 112 of the Alameda County Superior Court, Willey W. Manuel Courthouse in Oakland.
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Jul 6, 2026 | In the News
Defendant has been charged with Attempted Murder
Oakland, CA – July 6, 2026, Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced today that the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has charged Dameon Denzel Clay with attempted murder in connection with an alleged intentional vehicle attack that seriously injured several pedestrians following an Oakland First Friday event on May 2, 2026.
“This case involves an intentional act of extreme violence in which the defendant drove his car onto a sidewalk, striking multiple victims and causing serious injuries,” said District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson.
According to the investigation, at approximately 1:37 a.m. on May 2, 2026, Oakland police received a series of emergency calls reporting that a vehicle had driven onto the sidewalk in the 500 block of 18th Street and struck several pedestrians. The victims sustained serious injuries.
The criminal complaint filed by the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office alleges that Dameon Clay intentionally drove his vehicle onto the sidewalk, accelerated toward a crowd of pedestrians, struck approximately eight people, and then crashed into a gate. The defendant allegedly fled the scene on foot, leaving the vehicle behind.
The defendant is scheduled to appear on July 7, 2026, for arraignment in Department 112 of the Alameda County Superior Court.
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