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Berkeley sex crime attack near Cal: Suspect held to answer

Berkeley sex crime attack near Cal: Suspect held to answer

Police say Wilmer Guerra Peña jumped out of the bushes and attacked an exchange student, carrying her toward the open trunk of his car.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 20, 2023
Back-to-back armed robberies at Berkeley shops on University

Back-to-back armed robberies at Berkeley shops on University

Robberies in Berkeley are up 23% compared to last year, with more than 300 robberies in 2023, according to BPD data.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 19, 2023
Magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Isleton felt in Berkeley

Magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Isleton felt in Berkeley

The quake occurred at 9:29 a.m. with a depth of about 6.7 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Service.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 18, 2023
Orinda police chase leads to Berkeley crash, arrest

Orinda police chase leads to Berkeley crash, arrest

A neighbor said he was driving down Tunnel Road when he saw the police chase in his rearview mirror. He turned off the road to avoid being hit.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 17, 2023
Police: 'Peeping Tom' filmed young women near UC Berkeley

Police: 'Peeping Tom' filmed young women near UC Berkeley

Berkeley police said they found 23 videos on the suspect's cellphone showing five women who had been filmed.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 17, 2023
14 Karats update: 3 men held to answer after Berkeley robbery

14 Karats update: 3 men held to answer after Berkeley robbery

"The fact that their DNA was found on these items is enough," Judge Mark McCannon said before making his ruling.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 16, 2023
Police surprise pair asleep in stolen car, seize assault rifle

Police surprise pair asleep in stolen car, seize assault rifle

Officers found the loaded assault rifle during a car search, Berkeley police said, as well as "an assortment" of burglary tools and drug paraphernalia.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 16, 2023

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