STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, February 26-march 4, 2023 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 38 , Homicide, , 1, Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,860 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 3, Weekly Reports Taken:, 148 , Burglary— Non Residential , , 8, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , 1, Weekly Calls Received:, 4,937 , Larceny , , 8, 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 , , 4, Robbery , , 5, Vehicle Theft , , 37, Mental Health CFS , , 10, Reports of Gunfire , , 3, CASE SYNOPSIS, Robbery:, On 02/26/2023, at 6:33 PM, the victim was parked near the 300 block of Jackson St when he was approached by the suspect. The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded property from the victim. Out of fear, the victim complied, and the suspect fled the scene on foot. (Report #2023-11261), Shooting:, On 02/26/2023, at 9:20 PM, officers responded to the area of Jackson St and Soto Rd regarding the report of a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and located evidence of a shooting. No victims or suspects were located. (Report #2023-11280), Recovered Firearm:, On 03/03/2023, at 4:45 PM, officers conducted a vehicle stop for a moving violation near the intersection of Jackson St and Sycamore Ave. Officers located suspected narcotics in plain view inside the vehicle, so a search of the car was conducted. Officers located a concealed handgun on the driver during the search. The driver was placed under arrest. (Report #2023-12229), Recovered Stolen Vehicle:, On 03/04/2023 at 2:14 PM, officers located an occupied stolen vehicle near the intersection of Mission Blvd and A St. Officers conducted a vehicle stop and took the driver into custody. The vehicle was returned to the registered owner. (Report #2023-12381) Find more information and updates about homicides, on our website, here ., For all other Hayward Police Department related news, visit the, news center ., Additional crime data, including past blotters and crime mapping is now available in our Transparency Portal, under, Crime Data ., Download PDF
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As of February 2023, Hayward residents may now dispose of their old batteries at a Hayward public library location. The new battery receptacles at the Hayward libraries are just one of several options customers have for safely disposing of their old batteries, which are considered hazardous waste and should never go in trash, recycling, or composting bins. Additional options for safely disposing…
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The City of Hayward is once again participating in the annual Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation, a friendly competition between cities across the country. Through the challenge, residents can pledge to make water-friendly lifestyle changes, undertake home-based environmental projects, and more for the chance to win. To join in the 2023 challenge, residents must submit…
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Some of our patrol teams participated in several tow operations to remove vehicles that were reported by community members as abandoned or illegally parked. With many requests to address the community concern surrounding abandoned or illegally parked vehicles, we understand this is a priority for those who live and work in Hayward. Some of the reasons cars can be towed while parked on a public…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, March 5-11, 2023 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 47 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,828 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 2, Weekly Reports Taken:, 188 , Burglary— Non Residential , , 5, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , 3, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,166 , Larceny , , 16, 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 , , 19, Robbery , , 5, Vehicle Theft , , 51, Mental Health CFS , , 12, Reports of Gunfire , , 5, CASE SYNOPSIS, Robbery:, On 03/05/2023/2023, at 5:35 PM, the victim was riding his bicycle near the intersection of Huntwood Ave and Shepherd Ave when he was approached by the suspect. The suspect brandished a knife and used force to take property from the victim before he fled the scene on foot. (Report #2023-12588), Recovered Stolen Vehicle:, On 03/09/2023, at 9:55 AM, officers located an occupied stolen vehicle near the intersection of Mission Blvd and Tennyson Rd. A vehicle stop was conducted, and the driver was taken into custody. (Report #2023-13234), Robbery:, On 03/08/2023, at 9:40 AM, the suspect entered the victim business near the 1000 block of W. Tennyson Rd. The suspect brandished a weapon, threatened to use force on the employees, and took items from the business before fleeing the scene. Officers located the suspect and took her into custody. (Report #2023-13046), Recovered Stolen Vehicle:, On 03/11/2023 at 12:07 AM, officers located an occupied stolen vehicle near the intersection of W. Jackson St and Santa Clara St. A vehicle stop was conducted, and the driver was taken into custody. (Report #2023-13581) Find more information and updates about homicides, on our website, here ., For all other Hayward Police Department related news, visit the, news center ., Additional crime data, including past blotters and crime mapping is now available in our Transparency Portal, under, Crime Data ., Download PDF
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, Moarch 12-18, 2023 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 41 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,828 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 2, Weekly Reports Taken:, 164 , Burglary— Non Residential , , 5, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , Weekly Calls Received:, 5,532 , Larceny , , 6, 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 , , 7, Robbery , , 1, Vehicle Theft , , 34, Mental Health CFS , , 12, Reports of Gunfire , , 1, CASE SYNOPSIS, Attempted Robbery:, On 03/12/2023, 8:44 AM, the victim was walking near the 500 block of A St when he was approached by two suspects armed with knives. The suspects assaulted the victim but were unable to take property from him. The suspects fled the scene on foot. (Report #2023-13806), Vehicle Burglary:, On 03/13/2023 at 8:50 AM, the victim caught two suspects breaking into his vehicle near the 25000 block of Hayward Blvd. When the victim approached the suspects, one of them brandished a firearm and fled the scene in a vehicle with some of the victim’s property. (Report #2023-13961), Recovered Embezzled Vehicle:, On 03/14/2023, at 6:39 PM, officers located an occupied embezzled rental vehicle near the 2000 block of Whipple Rd. A vehicle stop was conducted, and the driver was taken into custody. (Report #2023-14339), Shooting:, On 03/16/2023, at 5:45 AM, officers responded to the report of a shooting near the 26000 block of Gading Rd. Officers arrived on scene and located evidence of a shooting. No suspects were located, and no victims with injuries were reported. (Report #2023-14635) Find more information and updates about homicides, on our website, here ., For all other Hayward Police Department related news, visit the, news center ., Additional crime data, including past blotters and crime mapping is now available in our Transparency Portal, under, Crime Data ., Download PDF
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Photo of a red fruit cart with four glass containers filled with different types of cut up fruit. The City of Hayward is updating local rules related to sidewalk vending of food and merchandise in the City and invites community members to provide input on the topic through a new online , survey, available in English, Spanish and Chinese. The update is needed to bring the City’s Municipal Code into alignment with 2019 state legislation, SB 946, which protects the right of sidewalk vendors to sell from unmotorized carts, wagons, and displays on public sidewalks and pathways, and gives local governments limited authority to regulate the activity. The update also provides an opportunity for…, here, to the City of Hayward’s website. If you would like to submit additional comments or be added to the project’s interest list, you may do so by sending an email to , sidewalkvending@hayward-ca.gov, . If you have questions, please contact Senior Planner Rozalynne Thompson by email at , Rozalynne.Thompson@hayward-ca.gov, or by telephone at (510) 583-5552.
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Media Contact:, Sergeant Tasha DeCosta (510)293-7169, Get Off Your Apps: April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Hayward, Calif. – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Hayward Police Department will be actively looking for drivers throughout the month who are in violation of the state’s hands-free cell phone law. “Holding your phone and using it while driving is not only dangerous, but also illegal,” Sergeant Tasha DeCosta said. “Before starting the car, silence your phone or put it in the…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, March 19-25, 2023 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 37 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,008 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , Weekly Reports Taken:, 170 , Burglary— Non Residential , , 4, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 3 , Burglary—Residential , , 1, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,611 , Larceny , , 16, 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 , , 6, Robbery , , 3, Vehicle Theft , , 37, Mental Health CFS , , 15, Reports of Gunfire , , 4, CASE SYNOPSIS, Recovered Firearm:, On 03/19/2023, 12:01 AM, officers conducted a vehicle stop for an equipment violation near the intersection of Sleepy Hollow Ave and Lauderdale Ave. A record check revealed the driver to have a suspended license. A loaded firearm was located under the driver’s seat during an inventory search of the car prior to it being towed. The driver was placed under arrest. (Report #2023-15262), Recovered Firearm:, On 03/19/2023 at 7:43 PM, officers conducted a vehicle stop for a moving violation near the intersection of La Playa Dr and Hesperian Blvd. Officers spoke with the driver and saw a handgun, which was later determined to be loaded and unregistered, in plain view inside the car. The driver was placed under arrest. (Report #2023-15416), Grand Theft:, On 03/21/2023, at 3:00 PM, officers responded to reports of a grand theft that took place at a local business in Hayward where witnesses obtained the suspect’s license plate. Officers conducted an area check and located the vehicle near A St and Happyland Ave. A vehicle stop was conducted, and the occupants were taken into custody. (Report #2023-15748) Find more information and updates about…, here ., For all other Hayward Police Department related news, visit the, news center ., Additional crime data, including past blotters and crime mapping is now available in our Transparency Portal, under, Crime Data ., Download PDF
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The City of Hayward is extending until May 1 its deadline to accept applications from individuals and entities interested in being screened for eligibility to potentially operate a commercial cannabis business in the City. The screening process is a pre-requisite to being invited to apply for a commercial cannabis business permit and associated land-use approvals necessary to open a commercial…
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