Antonio Lamont Powell Charged with Murder OAKLAND, CA —Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Y. Price announces two counts of murder were filed today against Antonio Lamont Powell, alleging he killed his girlfriend while her one-year old baby was in bed with her, then shot and killed her 13-year old daughter. Powell is also charged with felony assault for shooting another child who was visiting the home at the time of the murders. Powell is also charged with 4 separate counts of felony child abuse because other minor children witnessed the shootings.  Along with the charges, Powell also faces enhancements for using a firearm and also for causing great bodily injury. Powell currently faces 110 years-to-life in prison if convicted of all the charges in the complaint. “This case is a horrific example of gun violence that has no place in our community,” said DA Price.  “These murders…

                Officer Phong Tran charged with perjury, bribery OAKLAND, CA —Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Y. Price announces charges were filed today against Oakland Police Officer Phong Tran for committing perjury on the stand. Officer Tran, a current employee of OPD, was charged with two felony counts of Penal Code 118 (a), perjury under oath, for lying under oath during a murder trial in 2016 and preliminary hearing in 2014. Tran has also been charged with Penal Code 127, felony subornation of perjury under oath, Penal Code 137(a) felony bribery of a witness and Penal Code 137(a)-664 felony attempted bribery of a witness. “Lying and manipulating a witness are serious violations of the public trust, and Officer Tran will be held accountable,” said DA Price. “When the integrity of a conviction is at issue in one case, it raises…

April 2023 marks the official 22nd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Sexual Assault Awareness Month calls attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and impacts every person in the community. SAAM aims to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it. On April 7, 2023, Dublin California’s Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (PRFTA)hosted the Rock Against Rape Concert in support of “Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month” at the PRFTA Track area. The concert featured the 191st Band of the West playing music from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and current rock hits! Various community outreach partners, joined in harmony to support Rock Against Rape Concert, which included members representing our Alameda County District Attorney’s Office Victim Witness Unit, Livermore’s Tri Valley Haven, Hively, and the Family Violence Law Center. These vital community agencies engaged in unison…

On Saturday, April 22, 2023 The Family Justice Center will host the 24th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day! This drug take-back day INCLUDES vape pens and tobacco devices. Saturday, April 22, 2023 10 am – 2 pm   On Saturday, April 22, 2023 The Family Justice Center will be hosting the 24th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day! This drug take back day INCLUDES vape pens and tobacco devices. Saturday, April 22, 2023 10 am – 2 pm

On Tuesday, April 18 2023, Senior Assistant District Attorney Cynthia Chandler accepted the Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2023 proclamation alongside Supervisor Lena Tam and the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2023 Proclamation by Supervisor Elisa Márquez from the Alameda County Board of Supervisors on behalf of the Office. Thank you Supervisors for your support.