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Treatment program, no prison time for man who lit UC Berkeley students on fire at boba shop

Treatment program, no prison time for man who lit UC Berkeley students on fire at boba shop

Brandon McGlone was referred to Veterans Treatment Court. If he completes the program, the case against him will be dropped.
By Emilie Raguso May 19, 2023
Man charged with vehicular assault in Berkeley from 2022

Man charged with vehicular assault in Berkeley from 2022

Police arrested Troy Matthews on Tuesday on a warrant related to last year's confrontation, which took place at Ashby Avenue and Mabel Street.
By Emilie Raguso May 18, 2023
Man shot in the leg overnight in South Berkeley

Man shot in the leg overnight in South Berkeley

When officers arrived, they found a man in his 40s who had been shot in the lower leg and foot with a shotgun.
By Emilie Raguso May 18, 2023
Man arrested after Berkeley bank robbery attempt via note

Man arrested after Berkeley bank robbery attempt via note

According to BPD data, there have been 117 robberies in Berkeley this year, up 10% from last year.
By Emilie Raguso May 17, 2023
Man, 21, charged with grabbing students near UC Berkeley

Man, 21, charged with grabbing students near UC Berkeley

At least two of the women who were accosted were UC Berkeley students and one had recently graduated, police said.
By Emilie Raguso May 16, 2023
Man arrested after unprovoked attack of Lama Beans owner

Man arrested after unprovoked attack of Lama Beans owner

A customer had bought the man a burger, Berkeley police said, after he asked diners at Lama Beans to provide food for himself and his pet rabbit.
By Emilie Raguso May 15, 2023
Fire at Reid's Records building in Berkeley causes $300K damage

Fire at Reid's Records building in Berkeley causes $300K damage

Fire crews arrived to find the Reid's building on fire with heavy black smoke coming from the first floor.
By Emilie Raguso May 15, 2023

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