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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
Driver who ran over homeless woman while fleeing UCPD held on murder charge

Driver who ran over homeless woman while fleeing UCPD held on murder charge

Alexander McGee, now 32, ran over 58-year-old Bernadette Young Bear while fleeing from a UCPD officer nearly three years ago.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 7, 2022
Thief steals DoorDash driver's car during Berkeley delivery

Thief steals DoorDash driver's car during Berkeley delivery

The driver had left his doors unlocked with the engine running and the keys in the ignition, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 6, 2022
Police Accountability Board hit with unfair labor practice claims by state officials

Police Accountability Board hit with unfair labor practice claims by state officials

If the allegations are found true, all of the PAB's misconduct findings to date could be voided, the police union has said.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 5, 2022

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