November 2020

Service. Duty. Selflessness. As we approach Veteran’s Day, these words come to mind to describe the attributes of those who faithfully protect our nation’s freedom. They are also attributes that seemed to be devalued in our culture now as we place individualism and expression above the sacrifices needed to protect and promote our communities as a collective.

The robbery with a gun took place in the Bayview District and, unknown to the perpetrators, the entire episode, including a clear read of the suspect vehicle’s license plate, was captured on a surveillance system located nearby. The footage was discovered by Officer Tay Liong and Officer Curran Gong after an extensive search of the nearby properties.

The officers placed a felony want on the vehicle and the very next day members of the Oakland Police Department located and pursued the vehicle ending up apprehending the car’s driver for felony evasion and outstanding warrants.