Charges Include Felon with Prior Conviction Enhancements
April 28, 2025
Oakland, CA — Today, District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced that she has filed felony assault charges against Jeremy Morton (30) for an alleged assault and battery on 2 elderly individuals at a supermarket in Oakland’s Chinatown district.
The felony complaint against Mr. Morton alleges that he committed elder abuse and used a deadly weapon in the attack.
“This unprovoked attack against two elderly men shocks the conscience of our community,” DA Dickson said. “Our office stands with the victims of this alleged assault, and the charges that Mr. Morton faces reflect the seriousness of his actions and the need to protect the most vulnerable members of our society.”
Mr. Morton is charged with multiple felonies, including assault with a deadly weapon and elder abuse. It is further alleged that Mr. Morton has previously been convicted of carjacking, attempted robbery, and false imprisonment. If convicted, Mr. Morton could face up to 19 years in prison.
Jeremy Morton is scheduled to be arraigned Monday, April 28, 2025, in Department 112 at the Wiley E. Manuel Courthouse in Oakland.
“The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office (ACDAO) is one of the largest prosecutor’s offices in California. Each year, our office receives over 40,000 cases from law enforcement for prosecution. The ACDAO operates from nine locations and employs 150 attorneys, 35 victim-witness advocates, 75 inspectors, and 130 operations staff members. We are committed to administering justice for the people who live, work, and play in Alameda County, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, income, or zip code.”
Oakland, CA — Today, District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced that the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has filed felony charges against Markus Williams (18) and Chidera Ojeh (19) for a series of retail burglaries at multiple businesses locations, including three gas stations and two 7-Eleven stores in the City of Oakland.
Both Mr. Williams and Mr. Ojeh are facing multiple felony charges, including robbery, attempted robbery, commercial burglary, and vandalism.
The criminal complaint alleges that on April 24, 2025, Mr. Williams and Mr. Ojeh participated in a series of “smash and grab” burglaries which took place within hours of one another.
“I am grateful to the Oakland Police Department and the officers who were able to quickly arrest the individuals allegedly involved in this series of commercial burglaries.” DA Jones Dickson said. “Over the past several months, small businesses in Oakland and other parts of Alameda County have been targeted. Curbing organized retail theft is a high priority with the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office. The message must be clear to those involved: if you are caught, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
Markus Williams and Chidera Ojeh are scheduled to be arraigned on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Department 112 of the Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse in Oakland. If convicted, both defendants could serve more than ten years in state prison.
“The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office (ACDAO) is one of the largest prosecutor’s offices in California. Each year, our office receives over 40,000 cases from law enforcement for prosecution. The ACDAO operates from nine locations and employs 150 attorneys, 35 victim-witness advocates, 75 inspectors, and 130 operations staff members. We are committed to administering justice for the people who live, work, and play in Alameda County, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, income, or zip code.”
Charges Include Gun and Felon with Prior Conviction Enhancements
February 26, 2025
Oakland, CA—Today, Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced that Reynaldo Melendez (40) has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting at 3 San Leandro Police Officers following a traffic stop. Mr. Melendez was driving a vehicle that matched the description of a vehicle reportedly used as a weapon during a domestic violence incident in a Walmart parking lot in San Leandro.
Prosecutors charged Mr. Melendez with three counts of attempted murder of a peace officer, three counts of assault on a peace officer with a semiautomatic firearm, one count of possession of a firearm by a felon with priors, unlawful firearm activity, two counts of assault with a deadly weapon and three counts of child abuse. The charges include a gun use enhancement and an additional enhancement for 2 strikes (one prior) at the time of the shooting.
The criminal complaint alleges that on or about February 16, 2025, Mr. Melendez attempted to murder San Leandro Police Officers Blake Staniford, Quinton May, and Austin Lovel by allegedly firing at them with a semiautomatic weapon while the officers were engaged in the performance of their duties. The complaint also alleges that the defendant used his 2021 Toyota Tacoma as a deadly weapon.
“The crimes that are alleged here are very serious,” said DA Jones Dickson. “My office has zero tolerance for gun violence. The whole community is at risk when a gun is used in any crime. Public safety is a priority for this office as well as our community.”
Reynaldo Melendez is scheduled to appear for a plea hearing on March 3, 2025, in Department 112 at the Wiley E. Manuel Superior Courthouse in Oakland. If convicted of all charges and sentenced, Mr. Melendez faces more than 50 years to life in prison.
“The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office (ACDAO) is one of the largest prosecutor’s offices in California. Each year, our office receives over 40,000 cases from law enforcement for prosecution. The ACDAO operates from nine locations and employs 150 attorneys, 35 victim-witness advocates, 75 inspectors, and 130 operations staff members. We are committed to administering justice for the people who live, work, and play in Alameda County, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, income, or zip code.”
Oakland, CA – Today, Ursula Jones Dickson was appointed as the new District Attorney of Alameda County. Ms. Jones Dickson was sworn into office by California Appeals Court Judge Charles Smiley before a large gathering of her family, friends, and supporters in the Chamber of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. The audience was also filled with many past and current members of the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office.
District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson began her legal career in the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office, where she was hired by then-District Attorney Thomas J. Orloff. She served as a Deputy District Attorney from 1998 to 2013 before Governor Jerry Brown appointed her to the bench at the Alameda County Superior Court, where she has served for the past 12 years.
“The job is the job. We need to do the job of a District Attorney,” DA Ursula Jones Dickson told reporters at a press conference Tuesday. “We need to get back to business. That just means, for me, that we keep the main thing, the main thing. This is a District Attorney’s Office. We will do the work of a District Attorney and in addition to that, hopefully facilitate other things in the community, but we have to do what the community is asking us to do first. We must return to prioritizing public safety and the rights of victims. Under my leadership as DA, that is what we will do.”
In December 2024, Ursula Jones Dickson was selected from a group of 15 applicants to fill the seat of former Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price who was recalled by the voters of the county in November of 2024. After an extensive interview and vetting process, that included community participation in public hearings, the Board of Supervisors selected Ursula Jones Dickson. Ms. Ursula Jones Dickson will serve as the appointed District Attorney until 2026.
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office (ACDAO) is one of the largest prosecutor’s offices in California. Each year, our office receives over 40,000 cases from law enforcement for prosecution. The ACDAO operates from nine locations and employs 150 attorneys, 35 victim-witness advocates, 75 inspectors, and 130 operations staff members. We are committed to administering justice for the people who live, work, and play in Alameda County, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, income, or zip code
