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UPDATE: Gunfire strikes home, cars on Grant Street in Berkeley

UPDATE: Gunfire strikes home, cars on Grant Street in Berkeley

Police found no victims at the scene, but witnesses told officers they heard a woman screaming when the shots rang out at about 8:30 p.m.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 13, 2022
Chief: Berkeley police have a 'severe staffing crisis'

Chief: Berkeley police have a 'severe staffing crisis'

Berkeley is authorized to hire as many as 181 police officers but has fewer than 120 officers available for full duty as of this month.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 13, 2022
Berkeley police: Man arrested after threatening toddler at park

Berkeley police: Man arrested after threatening toddler at park

Abdurrahman Butler made a hand signal in the shape of a gun and pointed it at the child, saying, "I'm going to kill you," his nanny told Berkeley police.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 13, 2022
Police: DUI driver hits Emerson Elementary School in Berkeley

Police: DUI driver hits Emerson Elementary School in Berkeley

The driver appears to have backed into a doorway leading to a stairwell on the Garber Street side of the building. No one was hurt in the crash.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 12, 2022
The Berkeley Scanner shooting and gunfire map for 2022

The Berkeley Scanner shooting and gunfire map for 2022

Three people were killed and 16 wounded in shootings in Berkeley in 2022, making it much more violent than the prior year.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 12, 2022
Swanson & McNamara to run police misconduct probe

Swanson & McNamara to run police misconduct probe

Staff released a statement about the contract Thursday in response to an inquiry from The Berkeley Scanner about the status of the investigation.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 8, 2022
Police arrest suspect after chase through People's Park

Police arrest suspect after chase through People's Park

The man had punched a young female Taco Bell Cantina worker multiple times during a robbery attempt Tuesday night, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 7, 2022

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