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2 taken to Highland after 3-car crash at Gilman, 6th in Berkeley

2 taken to Highland after 3-car crash at Gilman, 6th in Berkeley

According to the preliminary investigation, a driver sped through the red light heading south and struck a car that was eastbound, police said.
By Emilie Raguso May 22, 2023
Family-run Berkeley auto shop has been hit twice by thieves

Family-run Berkeley auto shop has been hit twice by thieves

The city has seen a spike in commercial burglaries this year: They are up 32% compared to the same time period last year.
By Emilie Raguso May 22, 2023
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

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