BPD

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.

Man gets 40 years after rape of girl next door, escape to Mexico

Berkeley police say Omar Sosa Arenal lived next to the 16-year-old girl for two years and had a "clear view to her bedroom."

Berkeley approves Flock license plate readers for police

Police said the license plate readers, ALPRs for short, may not be installed until early next year due to "workflow issues" for BPD and Flock Safety.

Berkeley High plans 'safety forum' after campus gun scare

A recent "safety update" from the BHS principal drew mixed reviews from parents who shared it with The Berkeley Scanner.

UC Berkeley student, 19, carjacked at gunpoint near Cal

The student tried to lock her doors when two men got out of a car behind her, but the men pulled out guns and pointed them at her.

Man, 18, arrested after Berkeley carjacking on Parkside in July

Robberies in Berkeley are up 22% this year compared to the same period last year, according to the latest BPD data.

Trio charged with 5 robberies near UC Berkeley in 30 minutes

Robberies in Berkeley are up 20% compared to last year, with more than 280 so far in 2023, according to Berkeley police data.