Crime
Stockton Police Responsible for Death of Bank Robbery Hostage
Stockton Chief of Police Eric Jones announced Monday that the hostage killed in last month’s bank robbery shootout was killed by police, not by suspects, according to preliminary ballistic reports.
Misty Holt–Singh, 41, was one of three women taken hostage as suspects exited the bank. Holt-Singh’s 12-year-old daughter was waiting outside in the car.
Holt-Singh and suspects Alex Gregory Martinez, 27, and Gilbert Renteria Jr., 30, were found dead at the end of the chase and gun battle.
The sole surviving suspect 19-year-old Jaime Ramos used Holt-Singh as a human shield and was shot over ten times, according to Chief Jones.
Jones says he has since met with the victim’s husband, Paul Singh, and in her memory, has vowed that the department will look at all of its protocols.
Ramos has since been charged with murder.
The department is still looking for tips to arrest the fourth suspect, who is still at large.
Activism
Oakland Post: Week of March 20 – 26, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of March 20 – 26, 2024
To enlarge your view of this issue, use the slider, magnifying glass icon or full page icon in the lower right corner of the browser window.
Activism
Oakland Post: Week of March 13 – 19, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of March 13 – 19, 2024
To enlarge your view of this issue, use the slider, magnifying glass icon or full page icon in the lower right corner of the browser window.
Activism
Oakland Post: Week of March 6 – 12, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of March 6 – 12, 2024
To enlarge your view of this issue, use the slider, magnifying glass icon or full page icon in the lower right corner of the browser window.
-
Alameda County3 weeks ago
Michael P. Johnson Garners Major Support in Run for Alameda County Superior Court Judge
-
Activism4 weeks ago
Oakland Post: Week of February 28 – March 5, 2024
-
Antonio Ray Harvey3 weeks ago
Advocates Weigh in on Calif. Black Caucus Reparations Package
-
Activism3 weeks ago
Oakland Post: Week of March 6 – 12, 2024
-
Book Reviews3 weeks ago
Book Review: “Dear Black Girls: How to Be True to You” by A’Ja Wilson
-
Activism3 weeks ago
Who are the Alameda County District 4 Supervisor Candidates’ Top Campaign Contributors?
-
#NNPA BlackPress3 weeks ago
Rep. James Clyburn Steps Down from House Leadership
-
#NNPA BlackPress3 weeks ago
PRESS ROOM: The Allen Lewis Agency Named Ally Supplier Diversity: Supplier of the Year for 2024