Berkeley motel will house new post-arrest diversion program
The city hopes the new diversion and reentry program will reduce recidivism. Participants must be nonviolent and need no medical attention.
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After DNA hit on bloody towel, convicted burglar charged again
Authorities say they have linked Jatinder Pal Singh to at least three "hot prowl" burglaries of occupied homes in the neighborhood near UC Berkeley.
Familial DNA helped police solve sex crime series with 7 victims
Familial DNA searches help authorities "identify potential relatives of the alleged perpetrator" in government databases.
Berkeley shootings in 2026: The definitive gunfire map
As of March 8, Berkeley police (including UCPD) have investigated five non-injury shootings, one more than last year at this time.
Suisun man charged with gun crime after Berkeley police stop
Suspect Rencis Jacob was also charged with driving without a license, court records show.
Robbery during used car sale led to chaotic police call
It took hours for BPD to unravel what happened — in part because the victim waited to call police. Suspect Andy Man has not been charged.
Rape at Berkeley Way housing complex under investigation
Suspect Charles Bridges was not a resident of the complex but had access to an apartment there, authorities said.