Berkeley shootings in 2023: The definitive gunfire map
Berkeley had 35 shootings in 2023 with eight people wounded. BPD also had two fatal police shootings.
Arrests
Authoritative independent daily reporting on notable arrests and police activity in Berkeley, California
StarChase GPS tag helps police arrest 2 teens in Berkeley
There have been more than 1,200 vehicles stolen in Berkeley in 2023, a 64% increase over last year at this time, according to BPD data.
Juvenile arrested in Berkeley after Emeryville carjacking
The victim, a 34-year-old man, said six male juveniles armed with two guns took his vehicle, Emeryville police said Friday.
Barback at Tigerlily in Berkeley charged with sexual assault
Berkeley police wrote that Carlo Salgado-Cruz II pushed the teenager into a corner and pulled down her pants before telling her, "You know you want it."
Berkeley BART arrest delays Richmond line trains
Police said the incident began as a theft at Target but escalated when the suspect ran into downtown Berkeley BART and jumped onto the tracks.
Orinda police chase leads to Berkeley crash, arrest
A neighbor said he was driving down Tunnel Road when he saw the police chase in his rearview mirror. He turned off the road to avoid being hit.
Police surprise pair asleep in stolen car, seize assault rifle
Officers found the loaded assault rifle during a car search, Berkeley police said, as well as "an assortment" of burglary tools and drug paraphernalia.