Suspect with Felony Warrants Barricaded in Vehicle at 37th & MLK, Oakland

Summary: Oakland Police responded to reports of a female suspect with multiple felony warrants, located at a bus stop at 37th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way (MLK) in Oakland, California. The suspect, described as a pregnant Black female, was found sleeping inside a white Ford Explorer SUV with paper plates. Officers confirmed the suspect's identity and outstanding warrants, and coordinated a response with additional units for safety. The suspect attempted to flee by driving onto the sidewalk and struck a police vehicle. Officers considered using a spike strip and made announcements at the scene. The incident posed significant risk due to the suspect's actions and the presence of bystanders.