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UC Berkeley students robbed at gunpoint while filming movie project on Fourth Street

UC Berkeley students robbed at gunpoint while filming movie project on Fourth Street

The driver pulled up beside them and came to an abrupt stop, then three people with guns jumped out of the car, authorities said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 19, 2023
Berkeley PD: Woman arrested after stealing city Prius

Berkeley PD: Woman arrested after stealing city Prius

The Berkeley Police Department got multiple reports of erratic driving shortly after 6:30 p.m., police said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 18, 2023
3 Berkeley robberies in 15 minutes, investigation ongoing

3 Berkeley robberies in 15 minutes, investigation ongoing

The robberies took place between the Elmwood neighborhood and South Berkeley, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 18, 2023
Cyclist rushed to hospital after West Berkeley crash

Cyclist rushed to hospital after West Berkeley crash

Reports of the crash, on southbound San Pablo Avenue at Oregon Street, began coming in shortly after 5 p.m.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 18, 2023
Man charged with $10,000 retail theft from Berkeley North Face

Man charged with $10,000 retail theft from Berkeley North Face

Police say Ronald Jefferson, 62, hit the outdoor gear shop twice in about 48 hours and took armfuls of jackets both times.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 17, 2023
Berkeley man charged with Lo-Cost Liquors shooting

Berkeley man charged with Lo-Cost Liquors shooting

Police say Curtis Verrett Jr., 18, shot the victim three times, leaving him with a gunshot wound to the leg.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 17, 2023
Unhoused man, angry about service at Berkeley Blue Bottle, attacks barista and Cal student

Unhoused man, angry about service at Berkeley Blue Bottle, attacks barista and Cal student

The UC Berkeley student was able to take a photograph of her assailant, which allowed police to identify him, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 16, 2023

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