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Frank Somerville arrested twice in Berkeley in just 10 hours

Frank Somerville arrested twice in Berkeley in just 10 hours

The first arrest related to criminal threats, battery, public intoxication and probation violation, BPD said. He was later arrested on suspicion of DUI.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 5, 2023
Police: Woman arrested after punching Berkeley shop owner

Police: Woman arrested after punching Berkeley shop owner

Police say Jeamillah Snell, who was known to the business owner from prior incidents, tried to take items from Siamese Dream in the Elmwood.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 5, 2023
18-year-old gets 7 years in juvie despite ties to 3 murder cases

18-year-old gets 7 years in juvie despite ties to 3 murder cases

Sergio Morales-Jacquez was never charged with killing Jazy and Angel Sotelo Garcia — but he was identified as one of three teens who shot them.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 5, 2023
Northwest Berkeley DUI crash sends 1 to jail, 1 to hospital

Northwest Berkeley DUI crash sends 1 to jail, 1 to hospital

The collision, at Ninth Street and Hearst Avenue, happened just before 5 a.m. and woke the neighbors, a local resident said.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 3, 2023
Injury crashes dropped 33% in Berkeley in first quarter of 2023

Injury crashes dropped 33% in Berkeley in first quarter of 2023

Berkeley had 104 injury collisions over the first three months of the year. Of those injury crashes, 19 involved pedestrians and 14 involved cyclists.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 2, 2023
Berkeley motorcycle crash leaves man with serious injuries

Berkeley motorcycle crash leaves man with serious injuries

The Oakley man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries but was expected to survive.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 2, 2023
Star witness refuses to testify in Logwood case; DA's office drops 2 murder counts, 1 remains

Star witness refuses to testify in Logwood case; DA's office drops 2 murder counts, 1 remains

Judge Mark McCannon will stay on the case despite efforts by DA Pamela Price and the defense to remove him.
By Emilie Raguso May 31, 2023

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