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Man tied to New York roof repair scams busted again in Berkeley

Man tied to New York roof repair scams busted again in Berkeley

Terry McDonagh failed to appear in court after being released on his own recognizance. He is now wanted on a bench warrant, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 11, 2024
Man's body recovered from steep canyon in Berkeley Hills

Man's body recovered from steep canyon in Berkeley Hills

Authorities said the homicide unit is investigating the death but that it does not appear to be suspicious.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 9, 2024
Intruder fires gun during event Sunday morning in Berkeley

Intruder fires gun during event Sunday morning in Berkeley

The interloper had been asked to leave after displaying aggressive behavior, Berkeley police said.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 8, 2024
Woman charged with stealing $10,000 in North Face jackets

Woman charged with stealing $10,000 in North Face jackets

Berkeley property crime detectives determined that the getaway car, a white Buick, was a rental linked to Ashleigh Hedgepeth, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 8, 2024
Freeway shooting in Berkeley, patient taken to Highland

Freeway shooting in Berkeley, patient taken to Highland

The shooting happened near Ashby Avenue and Interstate 80 in Berkeley just before 4:50 p.m.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 5, 2024
Pamela Price recall update: Signature count still underway

Pamela Price recall update: Signature count still underway

If the group falls short of valid signatures, it will have 10 days to make up the difference, the recall campaign said Friday.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 5, 2024
Drug dealer who ran red light caught with loaded gun: BPD

Drug dealer who ran red light caught with loaded gun: BPD

Arthur Mitchell told police he had been selling "rock" in West Oakland for a month "to make ends meet," BPD wrote.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 5, 2024

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