BPD

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Victim's sister testifies in Berkeley 'road rage murder' case

During a brief confrontation on Chestnut Street, Hosea Askew got out of his car and shot Diante Craig once through Craig's open driver's side window.

Berkeley police seek driver who tried to hit recycling center staff

Staff closed the exit gate to stop the driver from leaving, but he burst through the gate and escaped. "It was like a movie," one officer said.