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Suspects held to answer after fatal shooting near UC Berkeley

Suspects held to answer after fatal shooting near UC Berkeley

"You don't shoot 7-10 times if there's no intent to kill," the judge said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 14, 2024
Fire at THC extraction lab in Berkeley leaves 1 man burned

Fire at THC extraction lab in Berkeley leaves 1 man burned

Arriving fire crews found a worker with second-degree burns, BFD said. His injuries were not life-threatening, a lab spokesman told TBS.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 14, 2024
Police: Man grabbed girl, 16, outside restroom; charges filed

Police: Man grabbed girl, 16, outside restroom; charges filed

Police say Romeo Swan followed the girl into a restroom at the Veterans Memorial Building on Center Street earlier this month.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 13, 2024
Man charged with arson after Berkeley house fire

Man charged with arson after Berkeley house fire

Berkeley police officers recognized Tony Weems from surveillance video and a witness photograph, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 12, 2024
Berkeley house fire at Benvenue, Derby still under investigation

Berkeley house fire at Benvenue, Derby still under investigation

"The owner was always somewhat of a mystery to most neighbors," one community member told The Scanner.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 11, 2024
Gunfire during catalytic converter theft in Berkeley

Gunfire during catalytic converter theft in Berkeley

The non-injury shooting happened at about 5:15 a.m. on Ninth Street south of Channing Way, BPD told The Scanner.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 8, 2024
Berkeley police arrest road rage shooting suspect

Berkeley police arrest road rage shooting suspect

Police arrested Devon Craft on suspicion of assault with a firearm, being a felon in possession of a firearm and more.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 8, 2024

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