Arrests

Berkeley police arrest homeless shelter homicide suspect

The homicide victim has been identified as shelter resident Marcel Jones.

Berkeley shootings in 2024: The definitive gunfire map

Berkeley had 31 shootings in 2024 leaving three dead and seven wounded. There were 35 shootings, wounding eight people, the prior year.

Attempted murder charges filed after attack in Berkeley tent

Police spotted suspect Rafael Lara Jr. "casually riding by on a bike" near Fourth Street a week after the attack, according to court papers.

Berkeley carjacking leads to police chase, 1 arrested

According to emergency traffic reviewed by The Scanner, the suspect reached speeds of at least 70 mph during the chase.

Berkeley police arrest 2 after gunfire, fight at Golden Bear

Community members have expressed growing concerns about the property, which the city converted into homeless housing in recent years.

Berkeley police arrest murder suspect after foot chase

According to police, Steve Addison killed Matthew Gullette outside a South Berkeley halfway house on July 3.

Woman charged with organized retail theft from Sephora

Tyerra Townsend said she committed two thefts at Sephora and "sold the stolen merchandise at the Oakland Coliseum market," police wrote.