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Berkeley police arrest pair after auto burglary spree

Berkeley police arrest pair after auto burglary spree

BPD says Mizahn Parker and a teenager broke into two Teslas in the Elmwood neighborhood and a third vehicle near Shattuck and Durant.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 24, 2024
Berkeley Sephora has been plagued by burglary and theft

Berkeley Sephora has been plagued by burglary and theft

Berkeley police have made arrests in some of the cases, while other investigations remain open.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 23, 2024
Driver sustains major injuries in Berkeley freeway crash

Driver sustains major injuries in Berkeley freeway crash

The driver, a 45-year-old man, was unconscious after the crash and remained in critical condition Saturday, authorities said.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 20, 2024
Man in Berkeley robs USPS mail carrier via threats of a gun

Man in Berkeley robs USPS mail carrier via threats of a gun

The woman was robbed in the 2400 block of Ellsworth Street, near Channing Way, just before 12:40 p.m., police said.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 19, 2024
Police chase catalytic converter thieves: 1 arrested, 1 escapes

Police chase catalytic converter thieves: 1 arrested, 1 escapes

The pair smashed the windows of a neighbor's car and threw items at police during the chase, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 19, 2024
Catalytic converter thieves pull gun on police during chase

Catalytic converter thieves pull gun on police during chase

Catalytic converter thefts are spiking in Berkeley. We asked an auto shop for its top tips to avoid being targeted.
By Emilie Raguso Jul 18, 2024
DA motion prevails, condemned man now eligible for parole

DA motion prevails, condemned man now eligible for parole

The Alameda County DA's office initiated the review, arguing for Keith Thomas to be resentenced "in the interests of justice."
By Emilie Raguso Jul 17, 2024

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