The California Highway Patrol has recovered 414 stolen vehicles, made 181 arrests, and seized over 30 crime-linked firearms in the East Bay
By ONME Newswire
Governor Gavin Newsom announced this week the results of targeted law enforcement operations conducted by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in Oakland and the East Bay that resulted in the recovery of 414 stolen vehicles, the seizure of 31 crime-linked firearms, and the arrest of 181 suspects linked to organized crime, carjackings, and other crimes.
“Carjackers, drug traffickers, and thieves need to be arrested and held accountable for their crimes. The state will continue to support local law enforcement in Oakland, and across California, to effectively combat criminal activity and hold perpetrators accountable,” said Governor Gavin Newsom.
“Eight weeks into our ongoing Oakland operation, the men and women of the California Highway Patrol continue to show results,” said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. “Through continued partnership with our allied law enforcement agencies in the East Bay, we are improving public safety and helping to restore peace of mind to hardworking Californians.”
Throughout continuous law enforcement operations, suspects have been arrested by the CHP for charges including possession of stolen property, auto theft, transportation of narcotics, DUI, and felony gun possession, as well as arrests for outstanding warrants. The CHP continues undercover operations and uniformed patrol and coordinates with allied local law enforcement agencies. CHP’s initial surge was announced by the Governor on February 14, 2024.
California has invested $1.1 billion since 2019 to fight crime, help locals hire more police, and improve public safety. Earlier this year, Governor Newsom called for new legislation to expand criminal penalties and bolster police and prosecutorial tools to combat theft and take down professional criminals who profit from smash and grabs, retail theft, and car burglaries. In 2023, as part of California’s Real Public Safety Plan, the Governor announced the largest-ever investment to combat organized retail crime in state history, an annual 310% increase in proactive operations targeting organized retail crime, and special operations across the state to fight crime and improve public safety.
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