Aug 18, 2026 | In the News
August 18, 2026 – Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced today that the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has filed multiple felony charges against Khalid Nelson (18) after an armed robbery and shooting outside a TJ Maxx store in Alameda.
On Saturday, August 15, 2026, while brandishing a loaded firearm, Mr. Nelson attempted to rob the victim in the TJ Maxx parking lot. A Good Samaritan, who came to the victim’s aid, was shot in the leg and sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
“I am grateful that the Good Samaritan received prompt medical treatment and will recover,” said DA Jones Dickson.
Mr. Nelson has been charged with robbery and assault with an unregistered firearm, causing great bodily injury.
Mr. Nelson is scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM, in Department 112 of the Alameda County Superior Court at the Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse.
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Aug 13, 2026 | In the News
August 13, 2026
Oakland, CA — Today, Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced that Mercury Hayes (18), a former student at Latitude High School, was arrested following an investigation into threats against a school official and potentially students at the Oakland school.
On August 9, 2026, Oakland Unified School District officials contacted the Oakland Police Department to report threats to a school official at Latitude High School in Oakland.
The investigation uncovered messages containing direct threats against a school official, including a video showing what appeared to be an assault-style rifle equipped with high-capacity magazines.
Mr. Hayes has been charged with a felony, criminal threats, a violation of Penal Code section 422.
Mercury Hayes is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 9:15 A.M. in Department 112 of the Alameda County Superior Court, Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse in Oakland.
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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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