Jason Fletcher manslaughter case dismissed
An Alameda County Superior Court judge dismissed the manslaughter case against former San Leandro police officer Jason Fletcher on Friday afternoon. Fletcher fatally shot Steven Taylor during a call for…
Crime log: Car stop nets gun, child porn case, stolen car arrests
We've rounded up details about several recent cases in Berkeley. If you have questions about local police activity, send a news tip to The Scanner. Photos are always appreciated. CAR STOP NETS…
Parents sue after UC Berkeley frat party drowning death
The parents of a 19-year-old UC Berkeley student who died last month after a drowning at a frat party have filed a lawsuit against the fraternity, court papers show. The…
DA's office moves to drop fatal police shooting case
The Alameda County DA's office has asked a judge to dismiss the case against former San Leandro police officer Jason Fletcher, who fatally shot Steven Taylor in a San Leandro…
Young woman taken to hospital after crash near Cal
A pedestrian was taken to Highland Hospital with a head injury after being struck by a driver near UC Berkeley on Wednesday morning. After the crash, the pedestrian — a…
Berkeley police seize guns after dispute over boy with ball
Authorities in Berkeley seized nine firearms this week from a local man who threatened to shoot "anyone that comes onto the property" after a neighborhood boy showed up to find…
Magnitude 2.9 earthquake shakes Berkeley
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake rattled Berkeley on Monday afternoon, following eight quakes in San Ramon that began at 2:30 a.m. "Felt it on Northside. My wall rattled," wrote one Berkeley…
A suspicious man followed her. She helped police catch him
A woman who noticed a man following her after a party helped police catch him by leading him to the Berkeley police station, authorities report. The woman got off the…
Berkeley police investigate carjacking on Frontage
Police are investigating a carjacking in West Berkeley on Friday night. A man called police to report the incident at about 11 p.m. He said he had been driving an…
Charges filed after stabbing of Berkeley High student
A homeless man who attacked a Berkeley High student Wednesday for no reason has been charged with felony assault and child abuse, according to court records and police. Suspect Denarian…