Overview

• About 500 people and roughly 200 cars took over Oakland’s 41st and Howe from about 2:15 to 5:30 a.m., with fireworks and stunt driving recorded on video.
• Witnesses said a suspected stolen Infiniti broke down, was swarmed, and was set on fire before officers moved in.
• The police union reported only 16 patrol vehicles on scene, said officers were outnumbered, and cited a force of about 515 officers versus a target of 877.
• OPD says it will boost weekend staffing and warns cars used in takeovers can be towed and held for 30 days.
• No injuries or arrests were announced as neighbors demanded quicker action and preventive street changes, with related takeovers reported at Market and 45th in Oakland and at two Richmond intersections.