CHP - Golden Gate Division

CHP CARGO THEFT INVESTIGATION LEADS TO RECOVERY OF $137,000 IN STOLEN & UNREGULATED TO***CO PRODUCTS

OAKLAND, Calif – In a significant breakthrough for law enforcement, an Oakland man has been apprehended in connection with the theft of over $137,000 worth of to***co products. The arrest comes as the culmination of an extensive investigation led by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), revealing a sophisticated network involved in the illicit trade of stolen and unregulated to***co items. The successful apprehension highlights the dedication of law enforcement in curbing organized crime and safeguarding public safety.

On Nov. 30, 2023, the CHP Golden Gate Division’s Investigative Services Unit (ISU), Cargo Theft Interdiction Program (CTIP) served several search warrants in the Oakland area. The investigation focused on cigarette and to***co product thefts that have occurred in various areas in northern California. In addition to the CTIP unit, this operation involved the CHP Oakland, the Oakland Police Department, and the Alameda County Sheriff’s office. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration participated in the investigation when it was discovered that some of the businesses to be searched were selling to***co products with
out-of-state, or even no California tax stamps.

Working with our private industry partners and allied agencies, CTIP investigators obtained warrants for multiple locations in Oakland, resulting in the arrest of one person who was involved in theft of ci******es. One residence and three store fronts in Oakland were searched, resulting in the seizure of large amounts of stolen and unregulated to***co, totaling over $137,000. Investigators also located suspected stolen retail items from Target, Safeway, and Old Navy, totaling over $5,000. Bashar Saleh Mohamed Nagi, 35, of Oakland was arrested and booked on charges relating to theft and possession of stolen products.

The partnership between the CHP and retail partners is critical for the success of these operations. We would like to recognize and thank our retail partners as well as the various allied agencies who contributed to the success of this operation.

We owe a big thanks to everyone across the Bay Area that has supported their local CHP office’s CHiPs For Kids toy drive. We are incredibly fortunate to have these awesome community groups and business owners who help make our toy drive so successful.

Remember, the toys gathered at your local CHP offices are used to support organizations in the communities we serve. If you have new, unwrapped toys that you would like to donate, please visit your local CHP office. Help us bring joy to those in need this holiday season.

We are incredibly proud of Officer Zeid's initiative and dedication to his community and CHP - Oakland!

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The process of becoming an officer with the California Highway Patrol is filled with incredibly rewarding moments. As your 27 weeks at our Academy comes to a close, you prepare to walk across the stage, accept your badge, and take the oath. Next thing you know you are starting in your first office, wearing the tan uniform that you have earned through hard work, perseverance, and dedication. Those moments are some of the best you will experience, and that’s just the beginning of an incredible career with the CHP.

To learn more about starting your journey and earning your badge, visit www.jointhechp1000.com.

WELCOME NEW OFFICERS
 
CHP Oakland is proud to welcome 10 new officers who recently graduated from the CHP Academy in West Sacramento.

After 26 weeks of rigorous training at the Academy, they will now put their skills to the test as they begin field training for another 3 months.

Join us in welcoming these new officers as they embark on this new chapter in their lives. Congratulations and welcome to the California Highway Patrol!

If you aspire to be a part of something greater, we encourage you to consider applying for a career with CHP. Discover the satisfaction of safeguarding your community and making a meaningful impact.

Join the CHP 1000 today!
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CHP - Dublin Commander Chris Sherry and CHP - Golden Gate Communications Center Commander Gerardo Serrato were on hand at the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities (ACPD) art contest where the winners were recognized for their incredible work. Also on hand was Officer Robles who was featured in one piece which was based on a photo of him holding a fawn on the side of the freeway in Dublin.

We were honored to be involved in the award ceremony, and are proud to be part of the ACPD!

Great work by Officers Marek and Abel from CHP - Marin!

During this Thanksgiving holiday week, Marin Area CHP officers responded to a report of a distressed individual at the Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point. CHP officers arrived on scene and located a white Dodge Caravan with a occupant barricaded inside experiencing a mental health crisis. CHP worked with Marin County Mobile Crisis Unit and Golden Gate Bridge Patrol to help bring this situation to a peaceful resolution and obtain help for the woman in crisis. Thank you to our allied agency partners and all of our community members that were present. Your assistance and patience is appreciated. Please remember that the holiday season brings joy for some, but
sorrow for others. We wish everyone a safe Thanksgiving weekend!

Our Thanksgiving weekend Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) is underway. We will have extra officers on patrol throughout the weekend with the goal of removing impaired and careless drivers from the road and assisting those who may find themselves broken down on the side of the freeway.

Even with extra personnel out on the roads, our communities play one of the most important roles in supporting our efforts. We don't have the ability to be everywhere at once, so your eyes are one of the best tools we have to find impaired or careless drivers. If you see someone you believe is impaired, or is just driving so badly that you think others might be at risk, call 9-1-1. Help us do everything we can to prevent any family from suffering an unspeakable tragedy over the holiday weekend.

If you are one of the millions of people that will be taking to the roads over the next few days, please give yourself extra time to get where you're going. Expect delays ahead of time, and PLEASE be patient if you are unexpectedly slowed down.

From all of us at Golden Gate Division, we wish you a very happy, and safe, Thanksgiving.

CHP INVESTIGATES FATAL HIT-AND-RUN CRASH IN OAKLAND - REQUESTS PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE

OAKLAND, Calif. – On Sunday, November 19, 2023, at 10:46 p.m., the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Golden Gate Communications Center received a call of a two-vehicle, non-injury traffic crash that occurred on southbound State Route 13, south of Joaquin Miller Road/Lincoln Avenue, in the city of Oakland. The crash involved a white Toyota “Zip Car,” and a black sedan. After the crash, the Toyota came to rest blocking the slow lane. The driver and passenger of the Zip Car, both male adults, exited the vehicle and stood nearby.

At 10:50 p.m., responding CHP officers received a report of a secondary crash at the same location involving a vehicle-versus-pedestrian. It was later determined the right-front passenger of the Toyota was standing on the right shoulder when another unknown black sedan approached the disabled Toyota from behind. The black sedan abruptly applied its brakes and swerved to the right, maneuvering around the disabled Toyota. Tragically, the front of the black sedan struck the passenger who later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The black sedan that struck the pedestrian fled prior to CHP's arrival and no information leading to the identity of the driver is currently known.

The CHP Oakland Area is requesting the public’s assistance in gathering information surrounding this fatal crash. The black sedan that struck the pedestrian would have sustained crash damage to its front bumper, hood, and/or front windshield.

If you have information leading to the identity of the involved black sedan or its driver, please call CHP Oakland Area at (510) 457-2875 and provide the information to investigating Officer M. Contreras.

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That's a wrap for CHP at APEC!

What an incredible, but busy week for us. Over 1000 CHP personnel were on hand to support our partners at the San Francisco Police Department and the United States Secret Service. While we might not remember just how hectic and stressful the days were, we will absolutely remember all of the people that took time to say hello, welcome all of us, and even ask to grab a quick picture. Whether it was dignitaries from around the world, or groups of kids out to watch the presidential motorcade, we appreciate every moment we had to interact with the people we serve, in the communities we are proud to call home.

Thank you San Francisco for a week we will never forget.

FINAL UPDATE:

The 4th and 5th Street off-ramps from I-80 on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge have reopened as of 6:50 p.m.

BAY BRIDGE CLOSURES

The e/b I-80 off-ramp to 4th Street and the w/b I-80 off-ramp to 5th Street are now closed. Scheduled reopening at 9 p.m.

The e/b #1 (left lane) and w/b #5 (right lane) remain closed until Friday at 9 p.m.

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A non-injury crash temporarily closed all eastbound lanes on the SFOBB. The vehicle has been removed and lanes are moving again.

FINAL UPDATE: All lanes of westbound I-80 on the Bay Bridge have reopened.

All lanes of westbound I-80 east of Treasure Island on the Bay Bridge are blocked by protesters. CHP on scene. No ETO.

RAMPS REOPENED (APEC)

The eastbound I-80 offramp to 4th Street and westbound I-80 offramp to 5th Street in San Francisco reopened at 9 p.m. Next closure planned for Thursday, 11/16 at 5 a.m.

There is so much going on behind the scenes of APEC. Our San Francisco office has turned into a massive fixit facility where experts can work on almost any problem that comes up. From mechanics to our IT teams, it takes a massive effort to keep everything up and running this week. Thank you to all of our crews who have traveled from across the state to make this all possible.

Rain has started falling across the Bay Area, and our call volume shows it. With so many CHP resources in town to assist with APEC, our area offices are able to remain staffed to be available for incidents out on our freeways. Please slow down out there, and give yourself a little extra time to get where you need to go tonight.

If you haven't already noticed, the CHP is out in force to support San Francisco during APEC. In addition to all of the officers you see rolling around the streets, we have a dedicated group of individuals who are ensuring the massive amounts of communications required to run this operation run flawlessly. With so many different movements, our dispatchers are staying extremely busy as they juggle hundreds of officers talking at once. Our Mobile Consolidated Command Center houses its own dispatch center where our APEC dispatchers oversee everything CHP and interface with our allied agency partners to ensure we are all on the same page.

Thanks to our incredible Golden Gate Communications Center staff for the incredible work they are doing every day to make sure we can complete every mission.

ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT OPERATION RECOVERS OVER $350,000 IN STOLEN MERCHANDISE

OAKLAND, Calif. - On November 7, 2023, the Golden Gate Division's Organized Retail Crime Task Force (ORCTF), in collaboration with the Valley Division Investigative Services Unit (ISU) and the Concord Police Department, successfully executed search warrants in the areas of Oakland and Galt. These operations were conducted based on prior intelligence, indicating that the Oakland residence was potentially being used for illegal fencing activities, associated with known suspects. In Galt, additional stolen retail merchandise was suspected to be stored in a box van and a trailer.

During the search of the Oakland residence, investigators uncovered stolen retail merchandise and a loaded handgun. The primary suspects were apprehended and subsequently booked into the Alameda County jail, facing a range of charges, including but not limited to California Penal Code (CPC) 487(a)- Grand Theft, CPC 496(a)- Possession of Stolen Property, and CPC 182 - Conspiracy to Commit a Crime. Further investigation revealed that the suspect had leased a storage facility in Oakland, leading to the issuance of an additional search warrant. This subsequent search yielded more stolen retail merchandise. Investigators also located and seized $17,344.00 as proceeds from illicit criminal activity. Additionally, while inspecting several vehicles containing stolen items, investigators discovered a second loaded handgun.

In Galt, Valley ISU Investigators successfully located and seized two vehicles, which were found to contain a substantial quantity of stolen retail merchandise. With the assistance of retail personnel in inventorying the stolen items, it was estimated that the total value of the recovered merchandise exceeded $350,000.00.

The successful ex*****on of the search warrants exemplifies the effectiveness of partnerships and collaborative efforts between law enforcement agencies, and the retail industry in combating and dismantling organized retail crime networks within California.

The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security.

BAY BRIDGE LANE CLOSURES

The #1 lane (left lane) of e/b I-80 and the #5 lane (right lane) of w/b I-80 have been closed. Planned reopening on Friday 11/17 at 9 p.m.

APEC TRAFFIC ADVISORIES

We are just a day away from the beginning of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Conference here in San Francisco. As we prepare for what's to come, we want to remind everyone of the planned closures and traffic changes as you make your way into San Francisco.

Eastbound I-80 at 4th Street off-ramp & Westbound I-80 at 5th Street off-ramp closures
-Wednesday, Nov. 15 - Friday, Nov. 17 from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily

Bay Bridge lane closures:
-Eastbound I-80 #1 (left lane) and Westbound I-80 #5 (right lane)
-Tuesday, Nov. 14 @ 5 a.m. - Friday, Nov. 17 @ 9 p.m.
-No impact to transit bus services
-Treasure Island on/off ramps & Fremont Street off-ramp remain open

Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point (north-east parking lot) closure:
- Tuesday, Nov. 14 - Saturday, Nov. 18
- Pathway leading off of GGB sidewalk and into Sausalito as well as path under bridge to Marin Headlands will remain open to pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
- The west sidewalk will remain open to CYCLISTS ONLY weekdays from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and weekends from 5 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

You will see a large number of CHP officers in and around San Francisco as we work with our local, state and federal partners to ensure the safety of everyone in and around the conference. We will be supplementing our staffing with personnel from outside of Golden Gate Division, so our communities should notice no discernable change in our regular day to day operations.

For information regarding road closures within the City of San Francisco, and to learn more about alternate methods of transportation, please visit www.sfmta.org/apec.

If your travels bring you into or near San Francisco, please plan for extra travel time this week, and anticipate delays during your journey. We will continue to work to minimize delays as much as possible, but please give yourself extra time this week.

Join us on November 9, 2023, in Vallejo at our California Highway Patrol Golden Gate Division office. We will be providing information on how to apply to be a dispatcher/operator at our call center. This will provide you insight into how to become a California Highway Patrol employee and assist the public. The benefits, pay, training, are something to pay attention to, plus the opportunity to make a difference in the community. See you on November 9, 2023 at 5pm. Details in the post. For more information 📧 [email protected]

ARREST MADE IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FREEWAY SHOOTING INVESTIGATION

CROCKETT, Calif - Detectives assigned to the California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Golden Gate Division (GGD) Special Investigations Unit (SIU), with the assistance of the CHP Contra Costa Area Office, have arrested 25-year-old Kevonte Markee Young of Pittsburg, Calif. after identifying him as the main suspect in a shooting in the Contra Costa Area.

On Oct.26, 2023, at approximately 7:05 p.m., officers assigned to the CHP’s Contra Costa Area office were advised of a freeway shooting with injuries that occurred on eastbound Interstate 80 (I-80) near Pomona Street in Crocket. The victim called 911 to report they had been struck in the leg by gunfire after being involved in a road rage incident with a dark blue Mercedes. Following the incident, the driver of the Mercedes pulled to the left of the victim and fired multiple rounds at the victim, striking them once in the leg. Fortunately, no other occupants in the vehicle, including three children, were injured in the shooting. The victim drove to their home where an ambulance transported them to a local hospital for treatment.

With the information provided by the victim, a broadcast was put out to law enforcement agencies in the area to be on the lookout for the Mercedes. Shortly after the broadcast, officers assigned to the Contra Costa Area office located the Mercedes and conducted a traffic enforcement stop without incident. Young was taken into custody and subsequently booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on charges of attempted murder, discharging a firearm at an occupied vehicle, assault with a firearm, child endangerment, and illegal possession of a firearm.

The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security.

APEC CONFERENCE RAMP AND LANE CLOSURES

Various ramp, lane and pedestrian/bike path closures scheduled along Interstate 80 and U.S. 101 in San Francisco due to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 2023 Summit

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) In cooperation with the California Highway Patrol (CHP), and in coordination with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is implementing enhanced safety measures on state highways in and around San Francisco during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2023 Summit starting Tuesday, Nov. 14.

The U.S. Secret Service recently designated the APEC Summit as a National Special Security Event, requiring heightened security measures in and around San Francisco.

Closures:
At the request of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, Caltrans will be implementing the following closures to help ensure the safety and security of all attendees and residents:

Closure of EB I-80 at 4th Street off-ramp and WB I-80 at 5th Street off-ramp
o Wednesday, Nov. 15 through Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.
o 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Daily).

Closures of #1 (far-left) lane on Eastbound I-80 (San Francisco / Oakland Bay Bridge) and #5 (far-right) lane on Westbound I-80
o 4 Day Closure beginning at 5 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14 through 9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.
o Controlled access to Bay Bridge Pedestrian/Bike Path.
o No impacts to transit bus services.
o Treasure Island on-/off-ramps, Fremont Street off-ramp remain open.

Closure of NB U.S. 101 Dana Bowers Vista Point off-ramp
o Tuesday, Nov. 14 through Saturday, Nov. 18 (Five Day Closure).
o No access to Dana Bowers Vista Point for vehicles, bicycles, or pedestrians.
o Pathways connecting the east sidewalk to Sausalito and the Marin Headlands will remain open for pedestrian and bicycle use.
o The west sidewalk will remain open to CYCLISTS ONLY Monday through Friday from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm, and weekends from 5 am to 6:30 pm.

CHP officers will be present to enforce these closures. We understand that these closures may cause temporary inconvenience, but they are essential to help ensure the safety and security of this significant event and to promote immediacy and availability for emergency response. We encourage you to plan your travels, accordingly, allow extra time for your commute, and consider using alternative routes or public transportation during this period.

Your patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated as we work to ensure the success of the APEC 2023 Summit and the safety of our community.
For 24/7 traffic updates, please visit 511.org: https://twitter.com/511SFBay.
For real-time traffic, click on Caltrans QuickMap: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

The mission of the CHP is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security.

What a fantastic send off for Sergeant Kilgore today! A motor’s final ride is a tradition that honors an officer who will be hanging up his blue bow tie and heading into retirement. Even Commissioner Duryee made the ride and joined over a dozen other motors to give Sergeant Kilgore a proper final ride. Congratulations Sergeant, and we wish you all the best in retirement.

As tonight's festivities bring people young and old out for a night of trick or treating, all CHP offices in Golden Gate Division will have extra patrols out with the goal of keeping our communities safe. Please remember to drive with extra caution tonight, especially through neighborhoods or anywhere there may be families out walking. If your Halloween celebrations involve any intoxicating substances, please make sure you designate a sober driver. Please help us keep our communities safe, and ensure everyone has a fun Halloween.

Not so lucky early this Halloween morning.

Today is a Maximum Enforcement Period in the Bay Area. Our officers are out in force working to make sure the roadways are safe so everyone can enjoy this Halloween. Please drive to arrive and remember to be extra cautious in areas that pedestrians may be trick or treating this evening.

Are you interested in starting your law enforcement career as an officer with the California Highway Patrol? Join us tomorrow night, Thursday, October 25, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM for an online hiring seminar. Officers from the Golden Gate Division Recruitment Unit will be hosting the event and, in addition to providing information about our application and testing process, will be answering all of your questions about the job. Learn all about the incredible opportunities the CHP can offer you that will take you beyond patrolling, and find out about all of the incredible benefits that we have to offer.

To register for this free seminar, please click the following link: https://bit.ly/46KtEzw

We look forward to seeing you and helping you start your career with the California Highway Patrol.

If you aren’t able to join us tomorrow night but would like more information on a career with the CHP, please visit www.jointhechp1000.com.

Over the last week, every area office within Golden Gate Division has dedicated extra enforcement to making sure that people take extra care when driving near school busses. With all schools back in session, it's important that we remember the laws that are in place to keep kids safe on the way to and from school. Even though School Bus Safety Week is ending, please make sure you help us, and your communities, by driving cautiously around school buses all year long.

Oct 17-21 is National School Bus Safety Week. Drivers, stop when bus arms extend. Parents, a gentle reminder to chat with your kids about boarding safely. Students, let's sit calmly & buckle up. Together, we can make each ride a safe one.

CHP INVESTIGATING FREEWAY SHOOTING WITH INJURIES IN SAN PABLO

SAN PABLO, Calif - Detectives assigned to the California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Golden Gate Division Special Investigations Unit are investigating a freeway shooting that occurred on westbound Interstate 80 (I-80), near San Pablo Dam Road that injured one person.

On Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, at approximately 2:30 p.m., officers assigned to the CHP’s Oakland Area Office were notified of a freeway that occurred on westbound I-80 near the San Pablo Dam Road off-ramp. Although not struck by gunfire, the victim stated they were injured by shattered glass and were driving to a local hospital for treatment. Officers responded to the hospital and contacted the witness who provided the location of the shooting. The westbound lanes of I-80 at San Pablo Dam Road were closed at approximately 4:20 P.M. to allow for the crime scene investigation. Lanes were reopened at approximately 4:39 P.M.

CHP detectives are actively attempting to determine a motive and identify the suspect(s) and vehicle(s) involved. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to call the CHP Investigations Tipline at (707) 917-4491.

The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security.

We couldn’t have asked for a better weekend for Fleet Week. One of our patrol boats is on hand to support enforcement of the safety zone and also to ensure everyone out on the water remains safe while enjoying the incredible sights. Thanks to the U.S. Navy Blue Angels for the incredible show!

A career with the CHP goes far beyond patrolling the states roadways. Many people don’t know that we operate patrol boats across the state that can be used for large events or to help with security at various locations. Check out www.jointhechp1000.com to learn more about career paths you didn’t even know you could pursue with the CHP.

A heart warming story from our Marin Area Office. Great work by CHP - Marin and Golden Gate Bridge officers whose quick response and CPR training made the difference between life and death.

Our hearts are heavy as we stand with our Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department family and mourn the senseless murder of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer. To Ryan's fiance, family, and friends, we can only express our deepest and most heartfelt sympathies as you mourn the loss of a dedicated community hero and a wonderful man.

From Sheriff Robert Luna:

I want to let to our community know Deputy Clinkunbroomer left his family tonight to serve our community. He laid everything on the line to serve us. He wore a uniform just like other deputies wear, driving in a police car, and he was senselessly murdered tonight.

Deputy Clinkunbroomer was 30 years old and an eight-year veteran of the LASD. He served the Palmdale and Antelope Valley communities with absolute distinction. He transferred to Palmdale station in July 2018, and has been a field training officer for 1 1/2 years.

From everything I know about Ryan, people absolutely loved and adored him. He wasn't just one of our Deputy Sheriffs. He was a third generation deputy. His father and grandfather served with us.

Service was running through his veins. He embodied the values of bravery, selflessness and was committed to justice. Our deputy was a devoted family member and a cherished community member. He was cowardly shot while working tirelessly to serve our community this evening.

Our hearts go out to his family. We cannot fully understand their pain, but we will stand with them in solidarity and support them during this difficult time. They deserve unwavering compassion, and we will do everything in our power to provide them with assistance and care.

We will use all of our resources to bring the suspects responsible for the murder of Deputy Clinkunbroomer to justice.

Anybody who witnessed anything, especially in the area of Sierra Highway around 6 PM, please call Homicide at 323-890-5500, or CrimeStoppers at 1-800 222 tips.

Did you know that the CHP offers an Applicant Preparation Program (APP) to help anyone interested in a career with the CHP through the hiring process?

The purpose of the APP is to prepare CHP applicants and their families for success during the hiring process. This includes the steps you can expect along the way, help with the Physical Abilities Test (PAT) and the Written Exam, as well as life in the Academy.

The Golden Gate Division recruitment team has numerous APP webinars coming up where you will have the opportunity to learn more about everything CHP. We will give you tools to help you get through the physical abilities test and the POST PELLET-B test and answer questions you might have about what the hiring process is like.

Your success is our success and we are committed to helping you achieve your goal and meet the standards and expectations of the Department. Head over to our APP website and click on the "Seminars and Events" link for more information on upcoming seminars and learn how you can be better prepared as you start down the path to an incredible career.

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