Hayward Man Charged with Murder and Gun Enhancement Faces 50 Years to Life in Prison

February 5, 2025 Dublin, CA—The Alameda District Attorney’s Office has charged Larry Jose Lopez (43) with murder in connection with the shooting death of Rolando Jose Silva (68). Mr. Lopez is also charged with an enhancement for the alleged use of a firearm causing great bodily injury and death to the victim in this case. The criminal complaint alleges that on or about February 2, 2025, Mr. Lopez, personally and intentionally used a gun to shoot and kill Mr. Silva. The two men have allegedly known each other for approximately 25 years. The deadly shooting occurred in Mr. Silva’s home in Hayward, where he was pronounced dead by first responders from the Hayward Fire Department. “This is a tragic case of a man being killed in his own home by an act of gun violence,” said Chief Assistant District Attorney Royl Roberts. “Prosecutors in this…

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February 5, 2025

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Alameda County District Attorney’s Office Dismissed Involuntary Manslaughter Charge Against City of Alameda Police Officer for the Death Mario Gonzalez

Expert on Cause of Death Gives Inconsistent Statements Under Penalty of Perjury December 20, 2024 Oakland, CA – Today, prosecutors assigned to the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office Public Accountability Unit (PAU) dismissed the criminal case against City of Alameda Police Department Officer Eric McKinley— he had been charged with involuntary manslaughter for the April 19, 2021, death of Mario Gonzalez. Officers Eric McKinley, James Fisher, and Cameron Leahy were detaining Mr. Gonzalez in response to a public disturbance call, when he died as he lay face-down on the ground in handcuffs. The court previously dismissed the cases against Officers James Fisher and Cameron Leahy, leaving Officer Eric McKinley to face prosecution alone. The decision to dismiss the involuntary manslaughter charge against Officer McKinley was the direct result of inconsistent statements made under penalty of perjury by Dr. Bennett Omalu. Dr. Omalu was the forensic…

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December 20, 2024

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Chief Assistant DA Royl L. Roberts Assumes Leadership Role at Alameda County District Attorney’s Office

December 6, 2024 Oakland, CA—At 5 P.M. Thursday, December 5, 2024, Chief Assistant District Attorney Royl L. Roberts assumed leadership of the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office. He will occupy the position until further notice. Today, his calendar is filled with multiple meetings throughout the organization. Chief Assistant DA Roberts looks forward to meeting with the news media next week. The time and location TBA. ### Contact: damedia@acgov.org The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office (ACDAO) is one of largest prosecutors’ offices in the State of California. Our office receives more than 40,000 cases presented by law enforcement for charging each year. The ACDAO has 9 locations, 150 Attorneys, 35 Victim-Witness Advocates, 75 Inspectors and 130 Operations Staff Members who are committed to administering justice for every person who lives, works or plays in Alameda County, no matter their race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, income, or…

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December 6, 2024

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Public Accountability Unit Review of Fatal Pleasanton PD Shooting of Cody Chavez Finds Criminal Charges Not Warranted

December 5, 2024 Oakland, CA – Today, DA Pamela Price announced that the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office Public Accountability Unit’s (PAU) review of the February 17, 2022, fatal shooting of Cody Chavez by Pleasanton Police Officers Brian Jewell and Mario Guillermo has concluded. The PAU thoroughly reviewed, with fresh eyes, the prior Alameda County District Attorney’s Office report, Pleasanton Police Department policies, and the complete case file materials, including but not limited to all available body-worn camera footage, news footage, investigative reports, witness statements, and dispatch recordings. While this is certainly a tragic outcome and series of events, the PAU has concluded that Officers Guillermo and Jewell cannot be held criminally liable for the killing of Mr. Chavez. The prosecution cannot prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the use of lethal force by Officers Jewell and Guillermo was unjustified. There are, however, lessons to…

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December 5, 2024

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Man Charged in Domestic Violence Case Faces 14 Years to Life in State Prison

Man Charged in Domestic Violence Case Faces 14 Years to Life in State Prison October 24, 2024 OAKLAND, CA — Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price announced that Guillermo Renderos (34) is charged with the stabbing attack of his wife while she held their baby in her arms in Castro Valley. Prosecutors charged Mr. Renderos with premeditated attempted murder, corporal injury to a relationship partner, kidnapping, and child abuse and an enhancement for use of a deadly weapon and an enhancement for great bodily injury. The criminal complaint alleges that on or about October 17, 2024, Mr. Renderos forced his wife and baby into his truck. It is further alleged that Mr. Renderos pulled his wife and baby from the truck and proceeded to beat his wife as she held the baby in her arms. The complaint further alleges that Mr. Renderos then pulled out…

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October 24, 2024