Berkeley police seize gun, arrest man, woman after ALPR hit
Mustafa Aqa and Jessica Villalobos were arrested in a stolen car where officers found a loaded firearm and more than 24 grams of meth, police say.
Update: Woman, 30, arrested after New Year's Eve gunfire
A caller told police the shooter was a white woman with facial piercings and neck tattoos who fired the gun in an apartment on Addison Street.
Berkeley shootings in 2025: The definitive gunfire map
As of Jan. 24, Berkeley has had two shootings in 2025 with two others still under investigation. Last year saw two shootings over that same period.
Last chance! Help The Scanner plan for 2025
Today is your last chance to become a monthly member or give a one-time gift to support our end-of-year fundraising campaign.
Don't forget to park 20 feet from crosswalks starting Jan. 1
Parking too close to a crosswalk will soon risk a $64 ticket — even if there's no red curb. There's a grace period until April 1.
2024 Berkeley crime snapshot: Most crimes saw steep drops
In 2023, Berkeley saw a significant spike in serious crime reports, but nearly all the numbers plummeted in 2024.
Berkeley police investigate gunfire in the Elmwood
It was the fifth non-injury shooting in Berkeley in less than a week.