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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
Gun, meth seized in Berkeley car stop; 6 kids were also in the car

Gun, meth seized in Berkeley car stop; 6 kids were also in the car

Jasmine Glasper and Victor Malaki are no longer in custody, according to booking records online. All of the children, ages 1-11, were taken to CPS.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 11, 2022
Testimony: Killer was 'incredibly calm' after Berkeley shooting

Testimony: Killer was 'incredibly calm' after Berkeley shooting

Witness testimony has continued this week in the trial of a Berkeley "road rage murder" case from March 2020.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 9, 2022
Forget something? Thief drops gun during catalytic converter theft attempt in the Elmwood

Forget something? Thief drops gun during catalytic converter theft attempt in the Elmwood

A man taking a walk heard someone "speaking with an urgent tone as well as the sound of metal being cut," police said.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 8, 2022

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