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Father of 4 still critical after Berkeley freeway crash

Father of 4 still critical after Berkeley freeway crash

"All we ask is for prayers. If you love Sam, just pray," his wife told The Scanner. "Prayer changes everything."
By Emilie Raguso Jul 30, 2024
Woman charged with organized retail theft from Sephora

Woman charged with organized retail theft from Sephora

Tyerra Townsend said she committed two thefts at Sephora and "sold the stolen merchandise at the Oakland Coliseum market," police wrote.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 30, 2024
Auto burglars in stolen car flee from police, nearly hit officer

Auto burglars in stolen car flee from police, nearly hit officer

The officer had to get out of the way "quickly" to avoid being hit, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 30, 2024
Berkeley police investigate attempted murder case

Berkeley police investigate attempted murder case

The suspect poured gasoline on the victim and attempted to set him on fire, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 29, 2024
Thieves target mail truck parked in Berkeley

Thieves target mail truck parked in Berkeley

It happened the same week a masked individual robbed a mail carrier on her route, taking all of her postal keys via threats of a gun.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 25, 2024
Car goes off Grizzly Peak, occupants largely unscathed

Car goes off Grizzly Peak, occupants largely unscathed

The investigation is ongoing. OPD asks anyone with videos or photos of this incident to share them with police to help with the case.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 25, 2024
Casey Goonan indicted by grand jury in federal arson case

Casey Goonan indicted by grand jury in federal arson case

Prosecutors say Goonan tried to set the federal courthouse on fire in June. (Note: Goonan uses they/them pronouns. TBS will follow suit.)
By Emilie Raguso Jul 24, 2024

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