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Office of Traffic Safety Awards $200,000 Grant to the Berkeley Police Department for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase Safety on Roads

Berkeley Police Department announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads.

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Berkeley Police Arrest Suspect Following Two Stabbings

On November 7, officers arrested a 33-year-old man following two stabbings.

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Berkeley Police Arrest Man in Online Child Exploitation Investigation

On November 4, Berkeley Police detectives arrested a 39-year-old man accused of sexually exploiting a 13-year-old girl he met through social media.

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Update: Driver Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run Collision

Today, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office filed charges against the suspect.

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Driver Arrested Following Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run

On November 3rd, officers arrested a suspect following a fatal pedestrian hit and run collision on Ashby Avenue near Regent Street.

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Berkeley Police Seek Additional Victims Following Arrest

On October 30, Berkeley Police officers arrested a 35-year-old man suspected of secretly recording women and minors using concealed cameras.

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Boo-ze and Driving Don’t Mix

Designate a sober driver this Halloween

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Help Protect Your Vehicle from Catalytic Converter Theft

After three consecutive years of decline, catalytic converter thefts are rising again in Berkeley, with more than 300 reported so far in 2026—surpassing all of 2025 and highlighting the importance of taking preventative measures to protect your vehicle.