Arrests

Update: Berkeley police arrest gunfire suspect

When officers initially searched for the suspected shooter, he wasn't home. He was arrested and found with a gun Monday afternoon, BPD said.

Berkeley shootings in 2025: The definitive gunfire map

As of Dec. 3, Berkeley has had 15 shootings in 2025, including one by police. Last year there were 24 shootings in the same period.

Berkeley private school teacher charged with sex crimes

A principal who learned of "a series of explicit communications" between Jason Hoopes and an underage student reported it to police, BPD said.

Berkeley homeless camp attack: Man sentenced to anger classes

Berkeley police said they found methamphetamine as well as replica firearms and a BB gun when they arrested Alejandro Padilla.

CHP catches SF carjacking suspects in Berkeley

CHP units, including a law enforcement helicopter, followed the suspects into Berkeley on Friday.

Cousins charged with stabbing of Berkeley High student

The attack may have been a case of mistaken identity related to a feud between Hispanic gangs at Berkeley High, police wrote.

UC Berkeley stabbing: Suspects 'known for violent crimes'

Officers from the Woodland police gang unit said they had "multiple prior contacts" with the men, one of whom tried to flee to Mexico, UCPD said.