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San Pablo police make early-morning arrest in Berkeley

San Pablo police make early-morning arrest in Berkeley

Flashbang grenades used during the police operation set off the fire alarm at Fourth & U, prompting a building evacuation in the middle of the night.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 15, 2024
Cyclist pinned in Berkeley crash, left with major leg injury

Cyclist pinned in Berkeley crash, left with major leg injury

Police had applied a tourniquet to the cyclist within 2 minutes of being dispatched, according to emergency radio clips.
By Emilie Raguso Apr 14, 2024
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

Update: The coroner's office identified the man as 60-year-old Lenard Andrus.
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

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