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UC Berkeley sorority intruder ID'd as felon with sex crime case

UC Berkeley sorority intruder ID'd as felon with sex crime case

Residents said their underwear and slices of pizza were missing after Courtney Alford left the sorority house Saturday.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 6, 2025
Alleged UC Berkeley sorority intruder has been arrested

Alleged UC Berkeley sorority intruder has been arrested

Update: Suspect Courtney Alford already has an active felony case alleging lewd acts on a child in 2024, court records show.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 5, 2025
Police: Man arrested after grabbing woman on Telegraph

Police: Man arrested after grabbing woman on Telegraph

According to Berkeley police, Matthew Blair walked up behind the woman, "touched her bottom" and smiled before running off.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 4, 2025
Pedestrian in her 60s struck by driver in Berkeley

Pedestrian in her 60s struck by driver in Berkeley

Authorities said the woman, who was in her mid-60s, was conscious but struggling to speak at the scene.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 4, 2025
'Non-stranger sexual assault' reported at UC Berkeley

'Non-stranger sexual assault' reported at UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley released a vague notification about the incident Tuesday afternoon.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 4, 2025
Armed robbery reported just north of UC Berkeley campus

Armed robbery reported just north of UC Berkeley campus

The robbery happened at about 10:25 p.m. Monday on Ridge Road, according to initial reports.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 3, 2025
Crime log: Stolen puppy found, naked burglary suspect nabbed, 'malicious' fire at UC Berkeley

Crime log: Stolen puppy found, naked burglary suspect nabbed, 'malicious' fire at UC Berkeley

If you have questions about significant Berkeley police activity, please alert The Scanner. We may not know about it without you.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 3, 2025

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