Nov 22, 2023 | Alert, In the News, Misdemeanor Verdicts, Press Release, Uncategorized, Verdicts
November 22, 2023
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price Charges Two Men in Connection with the Shooting Death of Wing Wong
Defendant Tramonn Gray faces up to 54 years to life in state prison if convicted of all charges.
Oakland – Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price announced charges against Tramonn Gray and Alonzo Dyer, the two men charged with the shooting death of Oakland resident, Wing Wong.
Gray, 32, was charged with four felony counts, including murder, attempted murder, shooting into an inhabited dwelling, shooting at an occupied motor vehicle, and enhancements. If convicted on all charges, Gray could face up to 54 years to life in state prison.
Dyer, 35, was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon and possession of ammunition by a prohibited person. The investigation of his role in the killing of Ms. Wong is continuing.
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price stated, “Our condolences go out to the family of Ms. Wong, and we want to assure residents that this type of reckless violence on our streets will not be tolerated. To those who use a gun, you should remember that a bullet does not stop until it hits something. Once you fire a gun, you are responsible for everyone that the bullet hits and you will be held accountable. This tragedy hurts our whole community.”
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The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office (DAO) is one of California’s largest prosecutors’ offices and is led by Alameda County’s first Black woman District Attorney Pamela Y. Price. Price brings her vision to this office to fairly administer justice in the pursuit of thriving, healthy, and safe communities for every person who steps foot in Alameda County, no matter their race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, income, or zip code. Price has been recognized as one of the most progressive prosecutors through her forward-thinking, innovative strategies to interrupt cycles of violence and crime and bring change to a criminal justice system rooted in systemic racism. Follow Madam DA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook and @AlamedaCountyda on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Nov 16, 2023 | Alert, In the News, Misdemeanor Verdicts, Press Release, Uncategorized, Verdicts
Former Alameda County Prosecutor Amilcar “Butch” Ford Ordered Booked on Misdemeanor Charge
November 16, 2023
Oakland – Alameda County Superior Court Judge James Cramer today ordered former Alameda County Prosecutor Amilcar “Butch” Ford to be booked no later than December 20th on one misdemeanor count of defending after prosecuting as a prosecutor in violation of the Business and Professions Code.
“Mr. Ford interfered in the seminal prosecution of a police officer following the shooting death of Steven Taylor at Walmart in San Leandro,” said DA Price. “Mr. Ford’s misconduct potentially makes it more challenging for this office to hold the officer accountable for his actions.”
Regarding the Court’s ruling, District Attorney Price added, “We applaud the court’s decision to treat Mr. Ford as it would any other resident and did not give him special treatment.”
The Court also vacated the jury trial and will hear new motions in the case on December 20, 2023.
## Contact: damedia@acgov.org
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office (DAO) is one of California’s largest prosecutors’ offices and is led by Alameda County’s first Black woman District Attorney Pamela Y. Price. Price brings her vision to this office to fairly administer justice in the pursuit of thriving, healthy, and safe communities for every person who steps foot in Alameda County, no matter their race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, income, or zip code. Price has been recognized as one of the most progressive prosecutors through her forward-thinking, innovative strategies to interrupt cycles of violence and crime and bring change to a criminal justice system rooted in systemic racism. Follow Madam DA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook and @AlamedaCountyda on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Nov 8, 2023 | Alert, In the News, Misdemeanor Verdicts, Press Release, Uncategorized, Verdicts
November 8, 2023
Oakland – Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price held a press conference to announce that the investigation into the death of Maurice Monk, who was found dead in his Santa Rita Jail cell on November 15, 2021, will be moving forward now with the cooperation of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.
“Last night, Sheriff Yesenia Sanchez agreed in writing to provide my office with the information that we have been seeking by November 17, 2023,” stated District Attorney Pamela Price.”
Maurice Monk was arrested on October 11, 2021. He was accused of disorderly conduct and refusing to exit an AC Transit Bus. He was sent to Santa Rita after failing to appear on a bench warrant for another misdemeanor incident on an AC Transit bus. A month later, deputies found him unresponsive in his cell. Evidence suggests Mr. Monk may have been deceased for at least 72 hours.
Alameda County recently agreed to pay Mr. Monk’s relatives approximately $7 million dollars to settle their wrongful death case. Their civil lawsuit against Wellpath, the County’s medical provider, is still pending.
“Mr. Monk, I am told, had a mental illness – a diagnosis. He had medical issues. We all know that mental illness is not a crime, and it should not be a death sentence in Alameda County,” said District Attorney Price.
In attendance during the DA Price’s announcement were Mr. Monk’s daughter and his two sisters, members of the faith community, and concerned residents demanding a full investigation. The family and their attorney met with DA Price and her team before and after the press conference.
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The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office (DAO) is one of California’s largest prosecutors’ offices and is led by Alameda County’s first Black woman District Attorney Pamela Y. Price. Price brings her vision to this office to fairly administer justice in the pursuit of thriving, healthy, and safe communities for every person who steps foot in Alameda County, no matter their race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, income, or zip code. Price has been recognized as one of the most progressive prosecutors through her forward-thinking, innovative strategies to interrupt cycles of violence and crime and bring change to a criminal justice system rooted in systemic racism. Follow Madam DA on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and @AlamedaCountyda on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Nov 2, 2023 | Alert, In the News, Misdemeanor Verdicts, Press Release, Uncategorized, Verdicts
Nov 2, 2023 | Alert, In the News, Misdemeanor Verdicts, Press Release, Uncategorized, Verdicts
Alameda County Jury Convicts John Ravano for Sustained Sexual Assault of a Child
November 2, 2023
Dublin – Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price announced today the guilty verdict in the sexual abuse case filed against John Ravano in 2020. Ravano, now nearly 80 years old was charged with 16 felonies related to aggravated sexual assault of a child and possession of child pornography. His victim, the daughter of Ravano’s girlfriend, was around 11 years old when the abuse started.
The complaint focused on crimes committed between October 2003 and March 2004 when the victim was between 11 and 12 years of age. The victim, now in her 30s, reported the abuse in 2020, citing repressed memory as the cause of the delay. She reported the abuse took place from 2003 to 2006 approximately four days every week on the nights her mother was working as a nurse.
“The gravity of these offenses cannot be overstated,’ said Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price. “Our prosecutors’ unwavering commitment and pursuit of truth played a pivotal role in getting justice for an innocent child subjected to unimaginable abuse. We are committed to protecting the vulnerable, and, as this case shows, we don’t care how long it takes. We will never stop pursuing justice.”
## For media inquiries contact damedia@acgov.org
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office (DAO) is one of California’s largest prosecutors’ offices and is led by Alameda County’s first Black woman District Attorney Pamela Y. Price. Price brings her vision to this office to fairly administer justice in the pursuit of thriving, healthy, and safe communities for every person who steps foot in Alameda County, no matter their race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, income, or zip code. Price has been recognized as one of the most progressive prosecutors through her forward-thinking, innovative strategies to interrupt cycles of violence and crime and bring change to a criminal justice system rooted in systemic racism. Follow Madam DA on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and @AlamedaCountyda on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
