Disclaimer

Information CrimeRadar provides is made available solely to protect the public. Using this information to harass, threaten, or harm anyone is prohibited. Information is provided by third parties and may have errors. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information. Location data may not be 100% accurate. Use extreme care and always verify information through official sources and exercise caution and judgment when using CrimeRadar. By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.

Transient man sets fires and uses drugs near 7th St, Oakland CA

Fire & Arson

Reported: 09/25/2025 12:58 AM (PDT)

Near 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607

A transient man near 7th Avenue is repeatedly setting fires and using fentanyl while showing signs of mental health problems.

Audio|Source: Oakland Police Department

00:26

Transcript:

00:00

5150[1], this will be near 7th Avenue, near 7th Avenue.

00:07

Your caller says you can call him if needed.

00:11

There's a transient male (name withheld).

00:13

Thin billed, keeps setting fires and has mental health issues.

00:20

And he's using drugs and fentanyl.

00:22

He's inside a house near a speed bump.

Police codes explained

The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:

[1]

5150: Involuntary psychiatric hold for person posing danger to self/others or gravely disabled.

Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:

Near 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct

Incorrect

Explore More on Oakland, CA Crime Map

Recent Fire & Arson Incidents in Oakland, CA

Explore the crime map for more.