Authoritative, independent crime + safety news
The Berkeley Scanner The Berkeley Scanner
  • 2025 Gunfire Map
  • Crime
  • Cal
  • About TBS
  • Share tips
Become a member
  • 2025 Gunfire Map
  • Crime
  • Cal
  • About TBS
  • Share tips
  • All the news
  • Deep dives
  • Support TBS
'Don’t give me that Black crap': Video from 2017 shows embattled Berkeley sergeant

'Don’t give me that Black crap': Video from 2017 shows embattled Berkeley sergeant

A Berkeley police sergeant is facing a federal lawsuit over alleged racist conduct last year. Video of a police stop in 2017 has added fuel to the fire.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 13, 2023
Oakland crime concerns prompt community rally, church forum

Oakland crime concerns prompt community rally, church forum

Officials spoke candidly Saturday about the need to address lawless behavior in the city.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 11, 2023
Berkeley police: DUI cyclist hits car, breaks leg at Marin Circle

Berkeley police: DUI cyclist hits car, breaks leg at Marin Circle

Police said the cyclist came down the steep hill on Marin Avenue without a helmet and was blowing stop signs "at a high rate of speed."
By Emilie Raguso Sep 10, 2023
Women targeted in Berkeley carjacking, carjacking attempts

Women targeted in Berkeley carjacking, carjacking attempts

There have been several armed robberies and attempted robberies over the weekend, including a carjacking Sunday morning.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 10, 2023
A teen boy killed an innocent girl. The DA wants him freed.

A teen boy killed an innocent girl. The DA wants him freed.

The probation department says the Lilron Jones case should go back to adult court. The Alameda County DA's office says it disagrees.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 5, 2023
Berkeley SCU, a crisis team without cops, starts Tuesday

Berkeley SCU, a crisis team without cops, starts Tuesday

Dial 510-948-0075 to reach the Specialized Care Unit, a new team slated to serve anyone in Berkeley in need of free crisis support.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 5, 2023
Woman wanted in arson series arrested amid vandalism spree

Woman wanted in arson series arrested amid vandalism spree

Police have described Dawn Carraway previously as "a local unhoused person that has been contacted in the past for violence."
By Emilie Raguso Sep 4, 2023

Subscribe to The Berkeley Scanner

Get daily headlines and essential context.
100% member-driven: Help TBS thrive

Follow The Scanner

  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
    • About TBS
    • Tips
    • Support The Scanner
    • News archives
    • Newsletters
    • Manage subscription
    • Member sign-in
    • Berkeley gunfire map
    • Berkeley crime trends
    • Police data guide
    • Stories by neighborhood

    The Berkeley Scanner © 2025 | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | RSS | Sitemap