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Berkeley police use Narcan to revive unresponsive man

Berkeley police use Narcan to revive unresponsive man

At one point, the man was able to say he had taken fentanyl. Police talked to him, urging him to stay awake, and rubbed his body to keep him breathing.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 21, 2022
Man charged with punching 4 people, including Cal students

Man charged with punching 4 people, including Cal students

Police say 52-year-old James Rainey Jr. had begun punching people on Telegraph Avenue near Channing and worked his way up to Durant.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 21, 2022
Cyclist taken to hospital after crash with pickup in Berkeley

Cyclist taken to hospital after crash with pickup in Berkeley

The cyclist crash happened just after 5:30 p.m. at University Avenue and Seventh Street, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 20, 2022
Person dies after being hit by train in West Berkeley

Person dies after being hit by train in West Berkeley

The man was identified as 71-year-old John Means, the coroner's office told The Berkeley Scanner on Nov. 7.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 20, 2022
Man arrested after following girls near North Berkeley school

Man arrested after following girls near North Berkeley school

Police said Micheal Humphrey smiled and waved at a 12-year-old girl walking alone and told her to come to him.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 20, 2022
UPDATE: Man struck by dump truck driver dies after crash

UPDATE: Man struck by dump truck driver dies after crash

He was identified as 72-year-old William Evans of Berkeley.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 20, 2022
Shooter fires gun at witness of catalytic converter theft attempt

Shooter fires gun at witness of catalytic converter theft attempt

Berkeley has had about 50 confirmed gunfire reports this year.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 20, 2022

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