Berkeley crime trends in 2023: Everything you need to know
Which Berkeley crimes went up last year and which went down? We pored over the 2023 data to bring you the trends and highlights.
Police search for man who stabbed woman in Berkeley
The man and woman had been walking on the sidewalk when the man "just turned and stabbed" the woman in the stomach, BPD said.
Remembering Alyx Herrmann: 'Her spirit was just very strong'
"She was fearless," her brother Eric said this week. "She would uplift everyone around her."
DA's office fights Butch Ford recusal order, trial on hold
Price says Ford improperly helped a defendant in a police shooting case. Ford says the case has been driven by political retribution.
Teen on scooter escapes armed robbery attempt in Berkeley
The 19-year-old was riding westbound on Parker Street when the driver pointed a gun with an extended magazine at him, BPD said.
Commercial burglary spike in Berkeley; Creekwood hit again
"It impacts customers’ perception of safety," said Creekwood Restaurant owner Greg Poulios. "People may not come in."
Chase Bank stabbing suspect charged with attempted murder
The victim said he did not know why suspect Wayne Johnson stabbed him and had never seen Johnson before, police wrote in court papers.