Crime

In sharp pivot, Berkeley police ask to encrypt all radio traffic

In a new agenda item, posted Thursday, Berkeley police cite two main arguments for encryption: officer safety and state requirements.

Berkeley police investigate gunfire on Addison Street

Callers "heard people fighting" and saw at least one vehicle speeding away, according to emergency dispatches.

Berkeley police: Home-invasion robbery suspects in custody

Police said the crimes were "part of an escalating pattern that detectives quickly recognized and linked together."

Police: DUI hit-and-run of cyclist sees driver arrested

According to court records, driver Launette Sanchez already had on open DUI case from 2024.

BPD: Retail theft suspects busted after return to Lululemon

Police found stolen merchandise from a retail theft in their car, police said. Flock cameras aided in the arrest.

OPD arrests 2 people linked to Berkeley gun battle Saturday

Officers seized "multiple firearms and ammunition" after arresting the pair with the help of the OPD helicopter, Oakland police said.

Update: Berkeley police investigate Ashby gun battle

Multiple callers told police the occupants of two vehicles had exchanged gunfire on Ashby Avenue, BPD said after publication.