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Berkeley police staffing at historic low, officers say

Berkeley police staffing at historic low, officers say

Police in Berkeley say they are feeling the impacts of the staffing crunch.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 29, 2022
Resource Guide: Where to find Berkeley police data online

Resource Guide: Where to find Berkeley police data online

Berkeley police data is online — but you need to know where to look.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 29, 2022
Woman charged with assaulting police at Berkeley park

Woman charged with assaulting police at Berkeley park

Dawn Carraway was holding a box cutter, BPD said, and was "noticeably agitated" when officers tried to arrest her.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 26, 2022
Police: Unknown woman has tried to kidnap 2 children in Berkeley

Police: Unknown woman has tried to kidnap 2 children in Berkeley

Police said both children, a 12-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl, have escaped unharmed. But the woman is still at large.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 26, 2022
18-year-old charged with armed robbery near UC Berkeley

18-year-old charged with armed robbery near UC Berkeley

Irvin Garcia-Ramirez has asked to be released on his own recognizance and is slated to appear before a judge on that request Oct. 4.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 26, 2022
Man charged with attacking 2 people in downtown Berkeley

Man charged with attacking 2 people in downtown Berkeley

Chiazo Onwuasoeze Jr. had been placed on probation in January after a woman said he touched her chest without permission.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 26, 2022
Berkeley Way apartment fire damage estimated at $100,000

Berkeley Way apartment fire damage estimated at $100,000

Three people sustained injuries related to minor smoke inhalation. Some 25 adults and two children were displaced.
By Emilie Raguso Sep 25, 2022

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