The Berkeley Scanner

BREAKING: Authorities have charged Demarcus Jones with the murder of a Berkeley woman, triggering the release of grisly new details Thursday in court papers. The Scanner is the first to report this news.

Police: Berkeley murder victim was found in suitcase Police say Demarcus Jones "admitting to the killing" and said he put the woman in a suitcase — then took steps to hide what he'd done.

BREAKING: A shooting in West Berkeley damaged a vehicle on Wednesday night. Police are investigating. No arrests have been made.

Berkeley police investigate gunfire on Bonar Street Berkeley's 911 center got multiple calls just before 10:30 p.m. about a possible shooting, police said.

SCOOP: Berkeley police have arrested a suspect following a murder investigation that began over the weekend, according to police and public records. A woman was killed. Police have not said how. Here's the latest.

Murder suspect arrested after Berkeley woman's death Police arrested Damarcus Jones on a warrant Tuesday morning, records show. The Scanner is the first to report this news.

Berkeley's 911 center has a 70%-80% attrition rate for new dispatchers. The city hopes a new system that aids dispatchers, by telling them what questions to ask, will help.

Berkeley pushes 911 revamp to improve emergency response The Communications Center has a 70% to 80% attrition rate for new dispatchers. The city hopes Priority Dispatch will help change that.

BREAKING: Berkeley police are investigating a body found in an apartment building Saturday. The Scanner is the first to report this news.

Body found in Berkeley, police investigation underway An officer at the scene confirmed only that they were working on something "serious."

A man trying to sell a piece of jewelry was robbed at gunpoint in Berkeley's Elmwood neighborhood Thursday evening.

Berkeley police investigate armed robbery on Russell The robbery took place during a sale arranged on social media, Berkeley police said in response to a Scanner inquiry.

Reed McNally Geritz was found dead outside in Berkeley last month. The night before, residents saw him on the ground but didn't call for help because they thought he was sleeping. We set out to learn more.

Remembering Reed Geritz: 'He loved everyone and made sure we all knew it' Geritz was found dead on a Berkeley sidewalk 28 days ago. He had a heart condition but, for now, cause of death remains pending.

SCOOP: The Solano Stroll could "cease to exist" in Berkeley without significant city support — estimated at $300,000 over two years, records show. Organizers say they may have to hold the event in Albany alone this year if they can't find a solution to the funding shortfall.

Solano Stroll in peril in Berkeley without $300K from city Organizers say security measures, including street barricades, have driven up costs and may threaten the event's survival.

Police say Anthony Kerman returned to Berkeley about 24 hours after taking $2,400 in coats from the North Face outlet store. He was wearing one of the stolen coats when BPD pulled him over, authorities say.

Berkeley Flock alert leads to North Face theft arrest Police say Anthony Kerman returned to Berkeley about 24 hours after taking $2,400 in coats from the North Face outlet store.