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Man arrested in Berkeley after accidentally shooting himself

Man arrested in Berkeley after accidentally shooting himself

Police said he would be arrested on suspicion of being a prohibited person in possession of a gun as well as drug possession charges.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 23, 2024
Berkeley hotel lobby fire prompts arson investigation

Berkeley hotel lobby fire prompts arson investigation

Authorities are reviewing lobby security footage and have collected samples from the scene to learn more about what happened, BFD said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 23, 2024
Alameda County DA recused from fatal police shooting case

Alameda County DA recused from fatal police shooting case

It's the second time this year that the Alameda County DA's office under Pamela Price has been recused from a case.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 22, 2024
Man shot in South Berkeley on Thursday night

Man shot in South Berkeley on Thursday night

According to emergency radio traffic reviewed by The Scanner, the man had been shot in the back.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 22, 2024
Families decry DA's handling of 'Angel and Jazy' murder case

Families decry DA's handling of 'Angel and Jazy' murder case

The young man charged with killing both boys and wounding two others at a birthday party in 2022 will be free by age 25 as per the current deal.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 21, 2024
Berkeley woman charged with fatal stabbing of her mother

Berkeley woman charged with fatal stabbing of her mother

The Alameda County DA's office charged Gabriella Riemer on Wednesday morning with the murder of 60-year-old Heather Riemer.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 20, 2024
Berkeley police annual report: Violent crime rose 15% in 2023

Berkeley police annual report: Violent crime rose 15% in 2023

Crime levels are "returning to or surpassing pre-pandemic levels," with increases across nearly all major violent and property crimes, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Mar 19, 2024

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