Aug 20, 2026 | In the News
August 20, 2026
Oakland, CA — Today, Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced felony charges against Howard Tisdale (37), Keeyana Marie Johnson (34), and Shiphon M. Degrate (29) for a series of armed robberies on August 17th and 18th, 2026.
“I want to thank the Oakland Police Department for their thorough and prompt investigation of these robberies that led to the arrests,” said District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson.
The defendants have been charged with multiple felony offenses, including robbery, possession of an illegal assault weapon, and evading law enforcement. According to the charges, the defendants targeted Hispanic street vendors and their customers in East Oakland.
Howard Tisdale, Keeyana Marie Johnson, and Shiphon M. Degrate are scheduled to be arraigned on August 20, 2026, in Department 112 of the Alameda County Superior Court, Willey W. Manuel Courthouse in Oakland.
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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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