Driver who ran over homeless woman while fleeing UCPD held on murder charge
Alexander McGee, now 32, ran over 58-year-old Bernadette Young Bear while fleeing from a UCPD officer nearly three years ago.
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Police Accountability Board hit with unfair labor practice claims by state officials
If the allegations are found true, all of the PAB's misconduct findings to date could be voided, the police union has said.
Suspect in 1997 Berkeley Hills stranger rape of teen ordered to stand trial
DNA tested decades after the rape led police to Kevin Davis, court records show. His DNA was on file because he had been in prison in another state.
A final farewell: Youth pastor Isamaeli 'Eli' Mata'afa laid to rest
"He wanted to be a part of change," his sister said. "He wanted to offer everybody in our community what we were offered. It was his passion."
Jury finds Hosea Askew guilty of Berkeley road rage murder
"At least we have some closure and we feel like some justice has been served," Diante Craig's mother told The Berkeley Scanner.
Charges expected in Oakland birthday party shooting that left brothers dead
At least two people have been arrested in connection with the Apgar Street homicide investigation.
Police chief vote put on hold due to officer misconduct claims
The leaked texts and allegations, put forward by terminated Berkeley Police Officer Corey Shedoudy, have led to BPD's biggest scandal in years.