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Update: Police investigate kidnapping near UC Berkeley

Update: Police investigate kidnapping near UC Berkeley

BPD says investigators hope to find two good Samaritans who helped the victim, a 21-year-old woman who was attacked on her scooter.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 21, 2023
UPDATE: Phong Tran held to answer in perjury, bribery case

UPDATE: Phong Tran held to answer in perjury, bribery case

Judge Clifford Blakely said the evidence presented was enough to support all five felony counts against Phong Tran for the purpose of a prelim.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 21, 2023
CHP: Freeway passenger shot at Berkeley work crew, no one hit

CHP: Freeway passenger shot at Berkeley work crew, no one hit

The passenger pointed a black handgun out the window and fired two rounds at a 14-person landscaping crew that had been hired by Caltrans.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 15, 2023
Delonzo Logwood convicted of manslaughter, may get 12 years

Delonzo Logwood convicted of manslaughter, may get 12 years

If a judge accepts the proposed 12-year sentence, Logwood is likely to serve just two more years. He's been in custody since 2015.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 15, 2023
Dana Rivers sentenced to life in prison without parole

Dana Rivers sentenced to life in prison without parole

The judge called the murders "the most depraved crime that I’ve handled in the criminal justice field in 33 years."
By Emilie Raguso Jun 14, 2023
Berkeley OKs new surveillance cameras to help solve crime

Berkeley OKs new surveillance cameras to help solve crime

They will be mounted at 10 key intersections where authorities hope they will be more likely to record people entering and exiting Berkeley.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 14, 2023
DA asks to delay key hearing for OPD detective charged with perjury, bribery of witness

DA asks to delay key hearing for OPD detective charged with perjury, bribery of witness

After the hearing, a judge is set to decide whether to dismiss the case against Phong Tran or order him to stand trial.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 12, 2023

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