FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Media Contact:, Officer Cassondra Fovel (510) 293-7064, Fatal Collision – Tennyson Blvd/Dickens Ave, HAYWARD, Calif., , On Saturday, July 23, 2022, at about 9:27 PM, officers responded to the report of an injury collision involving a pedestrian and a sedan near the intersection of Tennyson Rd and Dickens Ave. Officers and medical personnel arrived on scene and located both parties involved in the collision. The driver of the sedan was not injured, remained on scene, and was cooperative during the investigation.…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, July 10-16, 2022 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 66 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,968 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 5, Weekly Reports Taken:, 230 , Burglary— Non Residential , , 10, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 2 , Burglary—Residential , , 1, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,644 , Larceny , , 26, This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were re-ported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. , Larceny From Auto , , 15, Robbery , , 11, Vehicle Theft , , 35, Mental Health CFS , , 12, Reports of Gunfire , , 5, CASE SYNOPSIS, Robbery:, On 07/10/2022, at 4:05 PM, the victim was sitting inside his vehicle near the 24000 block of Silva Ave when he was approached by two suspects. One suspect brandished a knife while the other brandished a handgun and demanded property from the victim. One suspect used force to take property from the victim and both suspects fled the scene. (Report #2022-038574), Firearm Recovery/Recovered Stolen Vehicle:, On 07/12/2022, at 9:00 AM, officers conducted patrol near the 400 block of W. A St when they observed an occupied stolen vehicle. The suspect exited the vehicle and attempted to hide from officers but was taken into custody a short time later. During a search of the stolen vehicle, a firearm was recovered. (Report #2022-38923), Assault with a Deadly Weapon:, On 07/13/2022, at 8:10 PM, officers responded to the 2000 block of Aldengate Way regarding the report of an assault with a deadly weapon. Officers arrived on scene and located the victim who had been struck with an object, which caused non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect was located at the scene and was taken into custody. (Report #2022-039324), Robbery:, On 07/15/2022, at 12:09 AM, officers responded to the intersection of Tennyson Rd and Huntwood Ave regarding the report of an armed robbery. Officers located the suspect, who was still in the area, and took him into custody. A replica handgun was recovered during the investigation. (Report #2022-039555), For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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Pictured above is a word-cloud showing the diversity of litter observed during the study, with the larger text indicating a higher rate of observation and the smaller text indicating a lower rate of observation. Note the prominence of cigarette butts, bottle caps, bottles, cups, straws, and wrappers., Litterati, the data science company currently collecting and cataloguing Hayward’s litter, recently completed the first phase of its four-phase litter study. During Spring 2022, a team of trained Hayward residents surveyed approximately 36.5 miles across various regions of Hayward as part of Litterati’s “City Fingerprint Project.” Participants observed 17,000 pieces of litter at an average rate…
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The City of Hayward is seeking additional community input as it updates its Climate Action Plan (CAP) for reducing community-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and mitigating the effects of climate change. On April 13, the City hosted its first public workshop to discuss community-identified priorities for inclusion in the updated CAP. This feedback was used to develop draft measures aimed at…
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On June 30, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under existing legislation, does not have authority to require that power plants shift to cleaner, more renewable sources of energy. Through the 1970 Clean Air Act, the EPA has for decades been empowered to determine the best way for industries to reduce their emissions. With this authority, the EPA adopted…, West Virginia v. EPA, hearing in June 2022, the Supreme Court ruled that imposing these “generation shifting” regulations across the entire power plant industry exceeded the intended authority granted to the EPA through the Clean Air Act. Limiting the EPA’s authority over power plants’ energy sources poses serious barriers to Biden’s goal of halving U.S. carbon emissions by 2030 and creating a carbon-free electric…
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In response to the Governor’s call for a state-wide reduction in water use and reduced available water from our wholesale supplier, the Hayward City Council implemented Level 2 Water Shortage measures on June 28. After one of the driest winters on record, California is now in a severe and deepening drought, and it is more critical than ever that we do our part to conserve our precious water…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Media contact:, Officer Cassondra Fovel (510) 293-7064 , Suspect in custody for homicide near , 24000 block of Amador St, HAYWARD,, Calif., , On Saturday July 23, 2022, at about 7:57 AM, officers responded to the 24000 block of Amador St regarding the report of a “man down.” Upon arrival, officers located an adult male who was unresponsive and sustained injuries consistent with being stabbed. Medical personnel responded to the scene and pronounced the man deceased. The victim has been identified as 67-year-old Hayward resident,…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26th, 2022 Contact: Sgt. Tasha Decosta, 510-293-7169 Tasha.DeCosta@Hayward-ca.gov 5 Arrested at Hayward, CA DUI Checkpoint Hayward, Calif. – 1 arrested for DUI, 3 arrested for driving while suspended for DUI, and 1 arrested for a felony warrant while conducting a DUI checkpoint on 7/15/2022. The checkpoint was held at Foothill Blvd and City Center Drive from 7 p.m. to…
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Contact: Sgt. Tasha Decosta, 510-293-7169 Tasha.DeCosta@Hayward-ca.gov, Hayward Police Department Encourages Community to Choose a Sober Way to Travel, Hayward, Calif. – As the summer travel season wraps up, the Hayward Police Department reminds drivers to be responsible and never drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. “Whether traveling locally or taking a longer road trip to see friends and family, please have a game plan for how to get home safely,” Sergeant Tasha DeCosta of Hayward Police said. “There is never a good excuse for…, , Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, . In 2020, 1,159 people were killed throughout the state in drunk driving-related crashes, which accounted for 30 percent of all traffic deaths. While drunk driving is a significant traffic safety problem, driving while impaired is not just from alcohol. Prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications and marijuana may also impair. If you plan on drinking or taking medications with a driving…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, July 17-23, 2022 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 59 , Homicide, , 1, Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,938 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 5, Weekly Reports Taken:, 203 , Burglary— Non Residential , , 4, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , Weekly Calls Received:, 5,272 , Larceny , , 24, This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were re-ported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. , Larceny From Auto , , 18, Robbery , , 7, Vehicle Theft , , 34, Mental Health CFS , , 7, Reports of Gunfire , , 10, CASE SYNOPSIS, Robbery:, On 07/18/2022, at 1:12 PM, the suspects entered the victim business near the 200 block of Southland Drive. The suspects took property from the display and used force to take the items when confronted by store employees. The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle. (Report #2022-040263), Robbery:, On 07/19/2022, at 3:31 PM, the victims were entering their parked vehicles near the 1000 block of B St when they were approached by two suspects. The suspects brandished firearms and took property from the victims before fleeing the scene. (Report #2022-040551), Firearm/Narcotics Recovery:, On 07/20/2022, at 4:30 PM, officers conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation near the intersection of Jackson St and Sycamore Ave. During the stop, suspected drugs were seen inside the car plain view. The driver was detained, and a search of the vehicle revealed a loaded firearm. The driver was arrested for various gun and drug charges. (Report #2022-040784), Carjacking:, On 07/22/2022, at 5:26 AM, the victim was sitting in her vehicle near the 1000 block of W. Tennyson Rd when she was approached by the suspect. The suspect brandished a firearm and demanded the victim exit her vehicle. The suspect fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle. (Report #2022-41063), For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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