Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price Charges Man with Multiple Felonies for Domestic Violence Oakland CA. October 18, 2023 – Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price charged Jose Terra with six felonies, including assault with a deadly weapon, battery with serious bodily injury, kidnapping, false imprisonment, and corporal injury to a partner. Terra was also charged for violating a court order to keep away from the victim, a misdemeanor. Appropriate enhancements were also charged. If convicted on all charges, Jose Terra could serve eight years and eight months in prison. The investigation shows that on August 26, 2023, an in-person meeting between Terra and his estranged partner allegedly turned violent after he accused the victim of cheating on him. It is then alleged that he told the woman that he was going to kill her. Terra then allegedly punched his victim multiple times, stabbed her…

Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price Introduces Organized Retail Theft Vertical Prosecution Team DA Pamela Price Increases Funding for Retail Theft Prosecutions Oakland CA, October 12, 2023 – Today, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price will introduce her Organized Retail Theft Vertical Prosecution Team. In September, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office (ACDAO) was awarded a significant two million dollar grant to fund a new prosecution unit to address the growing issue of Organized Retail Theft (ORT) in the community. DA Price will make an exciting announcement at this introduction event. Alameda County is one of 13 district attorneys’ offices across California that received funding to establish new vertical prosecution units. The proposal submitted by DA Price and her team on behalf of the ACDAO was ranked second in the entire state. Two of the 31 City Police Departments awarded ORT Prevention Grants are in Alameda…

Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price Unveils New Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign at Oakland International Airport Oakland CA, October 11, 2023 – Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price announced her inaugural awareness campaign to combat human trafficking. “When you think of human trafficking, you may think of crimes in far-off places, but the reality is these crimes are happening in our backyard," DA Price said. “Alameda County is the third highest hot spot for human trafficking in the U.S. This is modern-day slavery, and it needs to stop." Alameda County travelers will now encounter anti-human-trafficking messages displayed at Oakland International Airport. Billboards in both terminals and digital videos in baggage claim serve to create awareness and offer ways for victims to get help. QR codes lead users to a comprehensive list of resources in Alameda County where they can access a myriad of services.  DA…

Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price Hosts Badge Ceremony For Promoted Inspectors  Oakland, CA. October 5, 2023 – Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price hosted a badge ceremony on Friday, September 29, 2023, for the seven District Attorney inspectors she recently promoted. DA Price and the Inspectors were joined by family, friend and well-wishers in a standing room only celebration. "This is the most diverse class of inspectors ever promoted in the DA's office,” said Alameda County DA Pamela Price. “These talented law enforcement professionals represent the diversity of Alameda County and our commitment to serve the entire community." District Attorney Inspectors James Morris, Simon Rhee, Sheralyn Padua and Tracie Lui were promoted to Inspector III, while Inspectors Kevin Wiley, Thomas Milner and Carl Bonner were promoted to Lieutenant of Inspectors. Their badges were presented to each of them by a family member or close friend.…

Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price Hosts Badge Ceremony For Promoted Inspectors  Oakland, CA. September 29, 2023 – Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price is hosting a badge ceremony on Friday, September 29, 2023 for the seven District Attorney inspectors she recently promoted. The Inspectors will receive their badges in a family-oriented celebratory ceremony at the District’s Attorney’s Oakport office. "This is the most diverse class of inspectors ever promoted in the DA's office,” said Alameda County DA Pamela Price. “They include multiple African-Americans, Asian-Americans and women, who represent the diversity of Alameda County and our desire to serve the entire community." The following inspectors will receive their promotional badges: James Morris-Inspector III- Inspector III Morris began his law enforcement career with the Oakland Police Department in 1983, retiring as a Sergeant in 2011. Morris then worked for the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office and was…