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Man charged with attack on Berkeley homeless man in 2023

Man charged with attack on Berkeley homeless man in 2023

Police said the homeless man who was attacked suffers from mild cognitive issues, which may include dementia.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 16, 2024
BPD: Man who locked woman in church bathroom now charged

BPD: Man who locked woman in church bathroom now charged

The man followed the woman into the bathroom and locked the door once she was in a stall, Berkeley police wrote in court papers.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 16, 2024
Berkeley police seize illegal gun during pedestrian stop

Berkeley police seize illegal gun during pedestrian stop

After police put Author Hayes in handcuffs, they found the semi-automatic handgun in his cargo pants pocket, police wrote
By Emilie Raguso Feb 16, 2024
Man armed with blade near UC Berkeley placed on psych hold

Man armed with blade near UC Berkeley placed on psych hold

UCPD deployed a Taser on the armed man after he ignored orders and was not stopped by "less lethal" baton rounds, authorities said.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 15, 2024
Berkeley mayor forges coalition to take on rising East Bay crime

Berkeley mayor forges coalition to take on rising East Bay crime

Jesse Arreguín, who convened the group, said it will meet quarterly and partner more closely to address public safety challenges.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 14, 2024
Man charged with sex crime attack of UC Berkeley student

Man charged with sex crime attack of UC Berkeley student

Zaid Albeetar, 26, was charged with intent to commit a sex crime, sexual battery by restraint and other felonies.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 14, 2024
Berkeley father and toddler hit by driver during bike commute

Berkeley father and toddler hit by driver during bike commute

"We went over hard and he got tossed out," said Adam Moss. The little boy escaped unharmed but his father may have a torn ligament.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 13, 2024

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