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Berkeley police: Man tried to set woman, RV on fire on Harrison

Berkeley police: Man tried to set woman, RV on fire on Harrison

When the woman went outside to confront Dicarlo Scott Sr., "he poured gasoline on her while holding a lit cigarette," police wrote.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 14, 2024
Alyx Herrmann fought for her life. Her bite mark may have helped catch her killer.

Alyx Herrmann fought for her life. Her bite mark may have helped catch her killer.

Theo Lengyel played cat-and-mouse with police, reportedly taunting them for "blunders" and trying to find out why he hadn't been arrested.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 13, 2024
Woman sustains moderate injuries in Berkeley DV stabbing

Woman sustains moderate injuries in Berkeley DV stabbing

A woman in her 40s was wounded during an incident of domestic violence, Berkeley police said in a prepared statement.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 12, 2024
Lawsuit filed against DA Pamela Price by former spokeswoman

Lawsuit filed against DA Pamela Price by former spokeswoman

The Berkeley Scanner broke the news of the allegations in March after obtaining a leaked confidential letter outlining the claims.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 12, 2024
Indecent exposure charges after downtown Berkeley disturbance

Indecent exposure charges after downtown Berkeley disturbance

Officers made a separate arrest downtown at the same time after noticing a man who was wanted in connection with burglary and assault.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 11, 2024
Driver who killed pedestrian gets probation, GPS tracker

Driver who killed pedestrian gets probation, GPS tracker

Barry Bull, then 65, had alcohol in his system when he hit Vincent Koehler in the crosswalk at San Pablo Avenue and Oregon Street in 2021.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 10, 2024
Police investigate gunfire, report of fight near UC Berkeley

Police investigate gunfire, report of fight near UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley's ShotSpotter system picked up a single gunshot in the 2400 block of Durant Avenue at about 1:50 a.m. Sunday.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 9, 2024

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