OAKLAND, CA – The Oakland Police Department, in collaboration with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the U.S. Marshals Service, has arrested eight suspected Sureños gang members believed to be responsible for dozens of violent crimes, including 31 homicides across the Bay Area, with 24 of those occurring in Oakland.
The arrests followed the execution of ten search warrants on Wednesday, eight in Oakland, one in Modesto, and one in Stockton. In total, twelve suspects have been identified. Eight were arrested during the operation, two were already in custody, and two remain outstanding.
“These gang members have caused lasting damage to our community for years,” said Assistant Chief James Beere. “Their violent actions have left families mourning and communities forever changed.”
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee praised the long-term effort, stating, “This operation represents years of investigative work, coordination across multiple agencies, and a shared determination to break the cycles of violence that have devastated too many Oakland families.”…