CHP Surge in Oakland Ends, 71 Arrests and 145 Stolen Vehicles Recovered

The California Highway Patrol's temporary deployment in Oakland, ordered by Governor Gavin Newsom, aimed to combat crime and resulted in significant arrests and vehicle recoveries.

• The CHP operation in Oakland, running from February 5 to February 9, led to 71 arrests and the recovery of 145 stolen vehicles.
• Among the arrests was a suspect involved in a smash-and-grab at an Emeryville Apple store, caught on video stealing 50 iPhones.
• Recovered items included four firearms linked to crimes, one of which was an unregistered 'ghost gun'.
• The operation's success was praised by Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, who emphasized the improvement in public safety and the city's ongoing efforts against crime.
• Future CHP surge operations in the area will be conducted in collaboration with local law enforcement but will not be announced in advance.

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