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Fremont murder suspect had just been put on probation

Fremont murder suspect had just been put on probation

On Oct. 24, Lorinzo Haley was put on two years of probation and ordered to "participate actively" in a mental health treatment program.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 21, 2023
Berkeley police link pair to Apple Store burglaries, charges filed

Berkeley police link pair to Apple Store burglaries, charges filed

The two suspects had already been linked to a "brazen smash and grab robbery" at Macy's in Walnut Creek that was "widely publicized," BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 20, 2023
Manslaughter plea for convicted killer, 2 murder charges dropped

Manslaughter plea for convicted killer, 2 murder charges dropped

"I feel the entire system failed my child," said Berkeley resident Florence McCrary. "They don’t care about the victim at all."
By Emilie Raguso Nov 17, 2023
Halloween hit-and-run spurs traffic safety audit on Derby

Halloween hit-and-run spurs traffic safety audit on Derby

"I just grabbed him up onto my body and just held him, screaming," the mother of the boy who was hit said Wednesday. The driver "never stopped."
By Emilie Raguso Nov 16, 2023
Dawn Carraway charged with felony assault of woman, 78

Dawn Carraway charged with felony assault of woman, 78

Police wrote that Carraway seemed to be "experiencing a psychiatric episode" when she shoved the woman down on Shattuck Avenue.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 16, 2023
Baby who ate meth had recent child abuse report: court papers

Baby who ate meth had recent child abuse report: court papers

Citing the baby's positive test for methamphetamine and the recent child abuse report, police described the home situation as unsafe.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 15, 2023
Berkeley moms demand action after Halloween hit-and-run

Berkeley moms demand action after Halloween hit-and-run

"Our family, and the other parents and children that were trick or treating with us that night, will never forget the horror," one mother wrote.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 13, 2023

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