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Teen charged with murders of Jazy and Angel Sotelo Garcia

Teen charged with murders of Jazy and Angel Sotelo Garcia

The 18-year-old, who was 17 at the time of the shootings, has also been charged with trying to kill two other boys that night who survived.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 4, 2023
Man, 62, hurt in Berkeley Hills armed robbery by youth

Man, 62, hurt in Berkeley Hills armed robbery by youth

Police said the man was knocked to the ground and hit his head, causing significant bleeding. He was taken to the hospital.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 3, 2023
Man, 55, held to answer in sex crime case involving girl, 14

Man, 55, held to answer in sex crime case involving girl, 14

The girl testified that the man had found her crying on BART and offered her a place to stay because she had run away from home.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 3, 2023
16 hours in Berkeley: 3 robberies and a hot prowl burglary

16 hours in Berkeley: 3 robberies and a hot prowl burglary

Robbers tore a purse from the hands of an 82-year-old woman. Other culprits ripped a cash register out of a McDonald's drive-through window.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 1, 2023
Arrest made in killing of Jazy and Angel Sotelo Garcia

Arrest made in killing of Jazy and Angel Sotelo Garcia

Two other teenage boys were also wounded in the shooting on Apgar Street at a birthday party for Berkeley High students.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 30, 2023
Police investigate more gunfire in southwest Berkeley

Police investigate more gunfire in southwest Berkeley

No injuries have been reported but police are checking with local hospitals to learn more.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 30, 2023
Fewer Berkeley police officers will be on patrol starting Sunday

Fewer Berkeley police officers will be on patrol starting Sunday

Non-emergency calls, such as those that do not involve in-progress crimes, will likely see much slower response times, police say.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 30, 2023

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