Guns

Gunfire breaks out on Berkeley-Oakland border

A reader told TBS they heard eight gunshots followed by another five. It may be the first confirmed shooting of the year.

Berkeley shootings in 2026: The definitive gunfire map

As of March 8, Berkeley police (including UCPD) have investigated five non-injury shootings, one more than last year at this time.

Resident threatened at gunpoint during catalytic converter theft

Police said there have already been eight catalytic converter thefts in Berkeley this year.

Suisun man charged with gun crime after Berkeley police stop

Suspect Rencis Jacob was also charged with driving without a license, court records show.

Robbery during used car sale led to chaotic police call

It took hours for BPD to unravel what happened — in part because the victim waited to call police. Suspect Andy Man has not been charged.

Crime log: Car stop nets gun, child porn case, stolen car arrests

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Berkeley police seize guns after dispute over boy with ball

Berkeley police arrested 54-year-old Michael Aschoff on Monday evening.