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Oakland Rapper Mistah F.A.B. Arrested for Illegal Fireworks

7/25/2026

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Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B. (Stanley Cox) was arrested on July 22 for allegedly possessing illegal fireworks.
Police seized seven boxes of fireworks, two guns—one reported stolen—and searched three Oakland locations.
Cox was charged with possession of fireworks and stolen property, pleaded not guilty, and faces a Sept. 3 court date.
Councilmember Noel Gallo said all fireworks are illegal, carry a $1,000 fine, and noted police have seized over 5,000 pounds of illegal fireworks.

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Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B. (Stanley Cox) was arrested on July 22 for allegedly possessing illegal fireworks.
Police seized seven boxes of fireworks, two guns—one reported stolen—and searched three Oakland locations.
Cox was charged with possession of fireworks and stolen property, pleaded not guilty, and faces a Sept. 3 court date.
Councilmember Noel Gallo said all fireworks are illegal, carry a $1,000 fine, and noted police have seized over 5,000 pounds of illegal fireworks.