Oakland man faces robbery and firearm assault charges after sex worker hospitalized on International Boulevard
Charges filed after alleged robbery and pistol-whipping
An Oakland man has been charged with robbery and assault with a firearm after prosecutors alleged he violently attacked a sex worker during a dispute over money on International Boulevard, sending her to a hospital for treatment.
The defendant, identified in court records as 43-year-old Alexander Stovall, has entered a not guilty plea. He was booked in late January 2026 and later released on $150,000 bail while the case proceeds in Alameda County Superior Court.
What prosecutors allege happened
Charging documents describe an encounter in the 700 block of International Boulevard that began as a paid transaction and escalated into a robbery and assault. Prosecutors allege Stovall initially paid the woman $200, then took that money back and stole an additional $400.
During the confrontation, prosecutors allege he struck the woman in the head with a pistol. The woman was able to get out of the vehicle and later received medical care at a hospital.
The allegations are unproven. The case will require prosecutors to establish the charges beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
Investigative details described in filings
Court records indicate the woman photographed the suspect’s vehicle before leaving the scene, a detail that investigators may use to corroborate identification and timeline. Prosecutors have not publicly detailed additional evidence such as surveillance video, forensic analysis, or witness interviews, and the defense has not outlined its factual response beyond the not guilty plea.
Why International Boulevard remains a focal point for violence and enforcement
The location cited in the filings sits within a stretch of International Boulevard that has long been associated with street-level commercial sex activity. Law enforcement and public-safety officials have described the corridor as an area where violence, exploitation, and robberies can intersect, with victims often reluctant to report crimes because of fear of retaliation, stigma, or potential legal consequences.
Next steps in court
The case is moving through pretrial hearings in Alameda County Superior Court. As proceedings continue, the court will address evidence disclosure, witness issues, and scheduling, and a judge will ultimately determine whether the case is held to answer for trial if it proceeds through a preliminary hearing process.
Defendant: Alexander Stovall, 43
Alleged offenses: robbery; assault with a firearm
Status: pleaded not guilty; released on $150,000 bail
Location alleged in filings: 700 block of International Boulevard, Oakland