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Man killed on I-80 in Berkeley motorcycle crash

Man killed on I-80 in Berkeley motorcycle crash

Update: The motorcycle rider was identified as 53-year-old Rafael Cubero of Brentwood, the coroner's office said Friday.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 17, 2022
Police chief vote put on hold due to officer misconduct claims

Police chief vote put on hold due to officer misconduct claims

The leaked texts and allegations, put forward by terminated Berkeley Police Officer Corey Shedoudy, have led to BPD's biggest scandal in years.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 15, 2022
UPDATE: Berkeley police union president steps down, put on leave amid text scandal

UPDATE: Berkeley police union president steps down, put on leave amid text scandal

"We condemn in the strongest terms any negative comments concerning the housing status or ethnicity of those we police and serve," the police union said Tuesday night.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 15, 2022
Berkeley Police Accountability Board to council: Police chief vote must wait

Berkeley Police Accountability Board to council: Police chief vote must wait

Council is slated to vote Tuesday night to appoint Interim Berkeley Police Chief Jen Louis to the permanent position.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 15, 2022
Fired Berkeley cop leaks texts alleging bias, asks officials to put off police chief vote

Fired Berkeley cop leaks texts alleging bias, asks officials to put off police chief vote

Officers said they were disappointed their union president had written the unprofessional messages, but deny having arrest quotas or illegal practices.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 14, 2022
Years after Oakland killing, Dana Rivers murder trial nears an end

Years after Oakland killing, Dana Rivers murder trial nears an end

Charlotte Reed, Patricia Wright and Benny Wright were killed at their home Nov. 11, 2016. Dana Rivers walked outside soon after police arrived.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 14, 2022
Berkeley police help de-escalate call of suicidal man with knife

Berkeley police help de-escalate call of suicidal man with knife

When police arrived, they found the man holding a knife to his own neck. He said he planned to hurt himself.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 11, 2022

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