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Berkeley Hills homicide began with break-in, confrontation

Berkeley Hills homicide began with break-in, confrontation

The alleged killer, Jonah Roper, "admitted to assaulting the victims with a knife, with the intent to kill," police wrote in charging papers.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 27, 2023
Berkeley police chase, 4 arrests after 7 armed robberies

Berkeley police chase, 4 arrests after 7 armed robberies

The chase didn't end until the wheels fell off the getaway car, which had been stolen, Berkeley police said.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 27, 2023
Student carjacked in Berkeley while packing up for college

Student carjacked in Berkeley while packing up for college

The robbers made off with the young man's trombone in addition to his car, computer, books and clothing. Neighbors set up a GoFundMe.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 26, 2023
'Erratic, violent': Berkeley Hills murder suspect has dark past

'Erratic, violent': Berkeley Hills murder suspect has dark past

A police officer described Jonah Roper's behavior as "erratic, violent and sexually inappropriate" after he broke into his mother's home in 2021.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 25, 2023
Albany shooting orphaned boy, 7; GoFundMe now launched

Albany shooting orphaned boy, 7; GoFundMe now launched

Alonna Gallon, 24, was an "incredibly kind, caring, shy, and goofy young lady." She was killed in a domestic violence shooting, police say.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 25, 2023
Teens arrested in Berkeley after trying to rob 16-year-old boy

Teens arrested in Berkeley after trying to rob 16-year-old boy

There have been about 260 robberies in Berkeley this year, up 11% compared to last year at this time, according to the latest police data.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 24, 2023
Missing Cupertino man found dead in the bay near Albany

Missing Cupertino man found dead in the bay near Albany

Kelei "Jerry" Tang's cause of death has not been determined, officials said. His body was found Wednesday near Golden Gate Fields.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 24, 2023

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