NEWS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22, 2002
NEWS CONFERENCE:
OFFICIALS DEMOLISH LONG-STANDING DRUG HOUSE IN EAST OAKLAND
Oakland City Attorney John Russo is hosting a news conference tomorrow afternoon at the site of a long-standing drug house-known as the McCullough house-at 1148 71st Avenue in East Oakland. Oakland City Officials, including Vice Mayor Larry Reid, City Manager Robert Bobb, and Oakland Police Chief Richard Word, will join City Attorney Russo to receive the deed for the property from the Federal government.
In conjunction with a public nuisance action filed by the Office of the City Attorney, the United States Attorney's Office initiated an asset forfeiture action against the property owners, forcing them to forfeit the property as a permanent solution to chronic drug dealing and criminal activity at the property. Once the property is officially deeded to the City, Oakland officials and representatives from the United States Attorney's Office, the FBI, and the U.S. Marshalls will be on hand to witness the demolition of this public nuisance.
WHAT:
News Conference and Demolition of Former Drug House
DATE:
Tomorrow-Tuesday, April 23, 2002
TIME:
1:30 p.m.
WHERE:
1148 71st Avenue (between Hamilton and Rudsdale), East Oakland
WHO:
- City Attorney John Russo
- Vice Mayor Larry Reid
- City Manager Robert C. Bobb
- Chief Richard Word, Oakland Police Department
- U.S. Attorney David Shapiro
- David Elder, Associate Special Agent in Charge, FBI
- U.S. Marshalls Service
This demolition marks the final chapter in a prolonged, decade-old legal
battle to eradicate drug trafficking and violence caused by this property.
Following demolition, the Oakland Police Department will use the site
as a command post.