All part of an effort to rid the streets of violent offenders. Probably the most Violent Group of people ive seen in the last few years. Reporter theyre violent not for money or turf. It was basically they hated the other gang. Reporter Police Released this Surveillance Video they say was committed by members of that new gang. We found out fairly quickly that these groups every day were planning on ways to commit violent acts within the community of oakland. This reporter this is all part of operation seize fire. Oakland city officials hosted a huge press conference with other local state and federal Law Enforcement which have been leading related efforts. There were 23 arrests and in those arrests we have seized 55 firearms that included four assault weapons. Reporter afterward, mayor quan told us that it was meant as a warning to those offenders. Its basically a warning to those people that are out of control. Reporter how officials weighed in on the gun control debate. Im john sasak
Update. Detectives are still piecing together the bizarre murder of a 69yearold man from san jose. Stanley jacobson was found stabbed to death in his home at the Hilltop Manor senior apartments this week. He was hidden beneath a pile of linens and blankets. Jacobsons body had apparently been there for an entire month despite visits from several people, including the missing persons unit from the San Jose Police department. In viewing the photo, its fairly obvious that any normal reasonable person would have done a cursory search as they are basically required to do. And not many people, if any would have found this body. It was underneath a lot of clutter. Officers have arrested 46yearold Regina Butler in connection with his death. Neighbors describe her as jacobsons girlfriend. Police say they had been investigating her on suspicion of defrauding jacobson out of insurance money. Now to a story youll see only on nbc bay area. She was accused of a heinous crime, a peninsula teacher char
Group of buyers. Baby boomers looking to downsize. Just had 16 offers on a house. Reporter leslie piper is a consumer housing special with realtor. Com. We have that group of baby boomers deciding they want to simplify their lives, they want to travel. They have aspirations beyond their homes. Reporter whats a baby boomers downsized home in the east bay . Less than 2,000 square feet, threebedroom two bath, between 399,000 and 600,000. Whether youre downsizing, firsttime home buyer or investor before and after, so proud of it. Reporter this home seller says he appreciates prospective buyers who genuinely appreciate his home and the improvements he has mad. Its nice to get feedback because as someone who likes to buy an sell homes, it makes me feel good that i have done my job. Reporter he keeps the families like the lees looking for home sweet home. Just in the time we have done this story today, we have seen cars driving back and forth people coming in to look inside. Its popular for t
Pam now at five. mugging street crime in oakland. Police say the city is a little safer tonight after more than a dozen Violent Crime suspects are rounded up in a series of predawn raids. This gang had no regard for public safety. One of the more violent games we have seen in quite awhile. Pam the fbi and u s marshals helping to serve warrants in cities around the bay area. Local Church Leaders calling on oakland residents to help reduce violence in one of the countrys most crime ridden cities. Every time you pick up a gun, you are choosing death pam im pam moore. New details tonight about the massive crime sweep led by Oakland Police today. Here is what we know. 24 high risk search warrants. And 18 arrest warrants. Were served across the bay area. The charges ranging from attempted murder to assaultiing a police officer. Right now 16 people are behind bars. And police have taken numerous weapons are off the street. At least one is a stolen assault rifle. Police say, the main target to
His granddaughter says the family has always suspected butler, who the family believed to be homeless. And latched on to a senior that had an apartment and some place for her to hide out in and, you know, hes you know, diminished capacity. Reporter police now say they believe jacobsons body had been in his unit at the Hilltop Manor senior apartment the entire time. It was discovered only yesterday. Missing persons detectives even visited the apartment on february 22nd and did not find anything. I have actually seen the photos. They went in and actually did exactly what they were supposed to do, which is photograph a scene just in case it later becomes a crime scene. Reporter San Jose Police spokesman jason dwyer says the body was well concealed. Not many people if any would have found this body. It was underneath a lot of clutter. Reporter the family had suspected that butler was stealing jacobsons Social Security checks and socalled police when she arrived at the apartment yesterday.