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Attempted murder case nears end with poisoning plea deal

Attempted murder case nears end with poisoning plea deal

The victim used a spy camera in her office to catch David Xu in the act, police said when he was arrested in 2019.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 4, 2024
Man dead after collision Monday at North Berkeley BART

Man dead after collision Monday at North Berkeley BART

The man was identified as Brett Estes, 61, of Berkeley, the Alameda County coroner's office said.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 4, 2024
Police: Man who kept stealing from Berkeley REI now charged

Police: Man who kept stealing from Berkeley REI now charged

BPD linked Christopher Owen to at least four commercial burglaries at REI in less than two months, charging papers show.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 3, 2024
Berkeley car stop leads to drug sales, gun charges

Berkeley car stop leads to drug sales, gun charges

Kenya Helton told police that she had the gun "for safety" and that the drugs "belonged to a friend who left them inside her vehicle."
By Emilie Raguso Apr 3, 2024
Berkeley man charged with sex crimes against teenage girl

Berkeley man charged with sex crimes against teenage girl

AC Transit surveillance footage corroborated the girl's account of what happened, according to Berkeley police.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 3, 2024
Berkeley police catch 'prolific' North Face retail theft suspect

Berkeley police catch 'prolific' North Face retail theft suspect

Maljanae Williams was part of an "organized retail theft crew" in San Francisco known as the Rainbow Crew, according to BPD.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 2, 2024
Thieves steal $13,000 in goods from Berkeley Sephora

Thieves steal $13,000 in goods from Berkeley Sephora

Police spotted the getaway car but could not chase it because of BPD's vehicle pursuit policy.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 2, 2024

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