Berkeley Police Department

Suspect arrested for Arson On the morning of March 11th, officers responded to the 1500 block of Stuart Street to check on the welfare of a person who was acting erratically in the rear unit of a duplex. According to neighbors, they heard a man inside the residence yelling, banging on walls, and the sound of glass breaking. When officers arrived, they tried to speak with the man but he would not open the door. After repeated attempts to speak with the man failed, officers ...concluded that the man was by himself and did not appear to be in any immediate danger and left the scene. Ten minutes after the officers left the residence (10 am), the Communications Center received a call that the same duplex they responded to before was now on fire. In addition to this, a man was also seen outside of the building holding a shotgun and acting erratically. When officers arrived, they were able to safely detain the man while the Berkeley Fire Department extinguished the flames. The man (a 34-year-old Berkeley man) was arrested on suspicion of arson and carrying a loaded firearm. Case 2021-00010618

Suspect charged after a stabbing in the South Campus On March 6th at 1:46 am, three men in their 20’s (UC Berkeley students) were walking on Hillegass Avenue (just south of Dwight Way) when a group of 2-3 suspects approached themleading to a physical altercation. During that altercation, one of the men was struck in the head with a hard object and another was stabbed in the back with a knife. As a result of the incident, the man who was stabbed was transported to a local ho...spital for treatment and is expected to recover. The man who was struck in the head was able to be medically evaluated at the scene. About an hour later, Oakland PD summoned Berkeley PD to the 5900 block of Shattuck Avenuewhere they were in contact with a man who claimed that he had been involved in an incident at People’s Park. After investigating the incident further, officers arrested the man (a 28-year-old man, no address) on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, battery causing injury as well as an outstanding arrest warrant. On March 9th, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office charged the suspect with PC 245(a)(1)assault with a deadly weapon, PC 12022.7(a)special allegation for causing great bodily injury and PC 969fspecial allegation for personal infliction of great bodily injury and PC 12022.1special allegation for the commission of a crime while on bail or own recognizance. If you have any information about this case, please contact BPD’s Homicide Unit at (510) 981-5741. Case 2021-00009808

$50K reward offered for information about suspects in Tobias Toby Eagle’s murder The City of Berkeley is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of all responsible suspects in the murder of Tobias Eagle. Today marks the tenth anniversary of the murder of Tobias Toby Eagle. On the afternoon of March 8th 2011, Tobias Toby Eagle was found unresponsive in a backyard in the Blake Street/McGee Avenue neighborhoodshot to death by unknow...n suspect(s). Detectives believe there are individuals with information about this case and are asking for their help. Even the smallest detail could be critical in solving this crime. BPD is urging anyone with information to call the BPD Homicide Unit at (510) 981-5741 or BPD’s 24-hour Non-Emergency number at (510) 981-5900. Any information may be critical to solving this crime. Case #2011-00013133

Officer Galvan farewell https://youtu.be/je82Z-uMRCQ

Communications Center Improvements We are excited to announce two new features for our 911 Communications Center. Our Department is now equipped with Text-to-911 services as well as enhanced 911 location identification services. Read more:... https://www.cityofberkeley.info/PoliceNews.aspx?id=156905 See more

Berkeley PD is now accepting applications for Police Officer Recruit until NOV 23, 2020. Apply for an exciting career in law enforcement. https://agency.governmentjobs.com/berkeley/default.cfm

One of our officers came across these two energetic young ladies. They were ecstatic at the opportunity to talk with the officer and explore the inside of a patrol car.

$50K Reward offered for information about suspects in Sereinat’e Henderson’s murder The City of Berkeley is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of all responsible suspects in the recent murder of Sereinat’e Henderson on Prince Street. On the night of October 21st, Sereinat’e Henderson was found unresponsive inside a vehicle on Prince Streetshot to death by an unknown suspect or suspects. There may be individuals who have informatio...n about this crime and we are asking for the public’s help. Even the smallest detail could be critical in solving this crime. The Berkeley Police Department is urging anyone with information to call the BPD Homicide Unit at (510) 981-5741 or BPD’s 24-hour Non-Emergency number at (510) 981-5900.

Election related law information https://www.cityofberkeley.info/PoliceNews.aspx?id=156804

Car stop leads to narcotics arrest On October 15th at 2:38 am, officers spotted a vehicle speeding on San Pablo Avenue. When the officer stopped the vehicle and its driver, the officer discovered that the driver had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Read more... https://www.cityofberkeley.info/PoliceNews.aspx?id=156669 See more

If you didn't get the opportunity to watch the 2019 Crime Report to the City Council, you can watch the entire meeting on the City of Berkeley website or see just the report itself with the below link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oragfTaIpps&t=5736s

Car stop leads to the arrest of two for gun possession On October 13th at 9:51 pm, two officers were driving together on MLK Jr. Way when they saw a car speed past them (in excess of 60 mph)northbound on MLK Jr. Way. Seeing this, the officers followed after the vehicle and finally caught-up with it after it turned onto the 1600 block Alcatraz Avenue. Read more... https://www.cityofberkeley.info/PoliceNews.aspx?id=156665 See more

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, here are the many faces of the department who represent Hispanic Heritage and represent the community.

Movies at the marina. Can you guess what movie was showing?

We are very proud to welcome these three new officers to our Berkeley PD family and community. They graduated from the Alameda County Sheriff's Department 168th academy today. Congratulations and welcome!!

Berkeley PD is selling pink patches ($10 each) to help support those battling cancer. All proceeds will go to the @wcrcinberkeley. Email [email protected] for info