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# TBS Today, March 18
- URL: https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/03/18/newsletters/tbs-today-march-18-2026/
- Published: 2026-03-18T22:33:31.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-18T22:33:31.000Z
- Description: Gun charges after garbage dispute; e-scooter rider, 19, hurt in crash.
- Author: Editor's desk
- Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters

Two short stories for you, and an update from a recent case, as we prep for tonight's [community meeting on drones](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/03/17/newsletters/tbs-today-march-16-2026/#in-other-news-2-key-meetings-this-week).

[E-scooter rider, 19, hurt in crash with Berkeley driverPolice said the e-scooter rider was at fault because she should not have been in the crosswalk.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-1700.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_2796-1.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/03/18/traffic-safety/berkeley-car-crash-electric-scooter-rider-19-hurt/)

[Felony gun charges filed after Berkeley garbage disputeDerek Hendricks was already facing domestic violence charges in two other cases, court records show. He is no longer in custody.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-1701.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/DSC_4808.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/03/18/crime/felony-gun-charges-filed-berkeley-garbage-dispute/)

### In other news: Deceased woman identified

An unnamed woman found unresponsive last month in Berkeley with extensive burns on her body has been identified, authorities said.

She was 59-year-old Laverne Marie Wallace of Berkeley, the coroner's office said.

TBS is the first to report this news.

For now, that's the only update in the story below. We are still hoping to learn more.

[Female burn victim found in Berkeley dies at hospitalUpdate, March 18: The woman was identified as 59-year-old Laverne Marie Wallace of Berkeley, the coroner’s office said.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-1702.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/BI6A5256-3.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/02/28/community/berkeley-woman-burn-victim-dies-hospital/)

### In case you missed it

[Man charged with gun crimes after Grizzly Peak gunfireAn officer saw Johan Loaiza “throw a firearm down the hill,” according to charging papers. Police later found the gun.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-1703.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2026-03-17-at-3.54.34---PM-1.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/03/18/uc-berkeley-crime/grizzly-peak-gunfire-man-charged-gun-crimes/)

[Pedestrian rushed to Highland after West Berkeley crashWitnesses said he hit the windshield and flew 10 feet into the air, according to early reports.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-1704.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2026-03-16-at-10.35.38---PM-1.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/03/17/traffic-safety/west-berkeley-crash-pedestrian-rushed-highland/)

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