Suspect charged in serial rape case
We are pleased to inform you that a man charged with sexual assault in Berkeley has now been charged with the three Oakland assaults that happened in and close to the Jack London District earlier this year. Those included two rapes right by the Posey Tube entrance which lead to a heavy police enforcement effort in around our streets this spring.

You can read the full story in the Oakland Tribune article. The story says 25 year old Israel Bustamonte is now facing 23 felony charges and is also believed to be responsible for rapes in the Los Angeles area. What is amazing is that the original composite photo of the suspect was a very good likeness of the actual man charged (see below).



While the arrest is certainly very good news it certainly does not mean that our streets are completely safe. Everyone should remain vigilant for their own personal safety and that of their neighbors.

Next Wednesday (26th) there is the community liaison meeting with Oakland Police Department. The meeting starts 6pm at the Jack London Aquatic Center, 115 Embarcadero West which is just past the Jetro Cash-n-Carry on Embarcadero (heading south).
Posted 10/20/2005