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Berkeley police release video of officer-involved shooting

CORRECTION: The bodycam of the officer who shot Ricardo Ruiz shut down abruptly before the shooting. It did not appear to be due to anything the officer did, sources familiar with the investigation said.

Berkeley police find missing boy, 6, reading in Mr. Mopps'

An officer with kids of his own found the little boy by thinking about where a child might go, BPD said in response to a Scanner inquiry.

Man shot by police had made waves 'trolling' protests

Ricardo Ruiz threatened police with lethal force and fired a gun during a recent confrontation, according to court papers.

Man in critical condition after Berkeley police shooting

At one point, the man racked a shotgun and threatened to shoot officers if they approached him, according to radio traffic reviewed by The Scanner.

Berkeley apartment fire closes MLK at Channing Way

Update: BFD said the damage was estimated at $40,000 and that one resident was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.

Driver crashes fleeing Berkeley cops; gun seized, 4 arrested

BPD has seized more than 30 guns this year, according to preliminary data.

Man picks up new 'child porn' case right after making deal in old one

Izaiah Temple was arrested in Berkeley the day after taking a plea deal in his last Berkeley case involving child sexual abuse material.