BPD

In split vote, Berkeley approves license plate readers for police

Berkeley police hope to roll out the new license plate reader program in the fall. Locations have not been chosen but will be public when they are.

Berkeley man, 23, found guilty of human trafficking, pimping

A woman who helped the man with his prostitution operation was found guilty of pandering and is set to be placed on probation for two years.

Parking dispute at Alta Bates sends felon with gun to jail

The dispute began when the shuttle driver found a motorist parked at the hospital shuttle stop, Berkeley police said.

Berkeley police seek tips after robbery, pistol-whipping

When the victim did not turn over his property, the assailant struck him in the head with a gun and took his phone.

No arrest quotas, no racial bias: Berkeley police bike team cleared of claims by fired cop

The former sergeant of the bike unit remains on paid leave pending the completion of a misconduct investigation into his text messages.

Man wounded in northwest Berkeley shooting

A man with a gunshot wound showed up in a local hospital several hours after gunfire reports on Fifth Street.

Berkeley's Elmwood Theatre temporarily closed by car crash

"We will reopen as quickly as possible and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to the movies," said Ky Boyd, Rialto Cinemas owner.