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Orinda police chase leads to Berkeley crash, arrest

Orinda police chase leads to Berkeley crash, arrest

A neighbor said he was driving down Tunnel Road when he saw the police chase in his rearview mirror. He turned off the road to avoid being hit.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 17, 2023
Police: 'Peeping Tom' filmed young women near UC Berkeley

Police: 'Peeping Tom' filmed young women near UC Berkeley

Berkeley police said they found 23 videos on the suspect's cellphone showing five women who had been filmed.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 17, 2023
14 Karats update: 3 men held to answer after Berkeley robbery

14 Karats update: 3 men held to answer after Berkeley robbery

"The fact that their DNA was found on these items is enough," Judge Mark McCannon said before making his ruling.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 16, 2023
Police surprise pair asleep in stolen car, seize assault rifle

Police surprise pair asleep in stolen car, seize assault rifle

Officers found the loaded assault rifle during a car search, Berkeley police said, as well as "an assortment" of burglary tools and drug paraphernalia.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 16, 2023
Berkeley freeway shooting damages vehicle, no one hurt

Berkeley freeway shooting damages vehicle, no one hurt

A man heard a "pop" and later realized his car had been shot. Berkeley has had 28 shootings in 2023 with seven people wounded.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 14, 2023
Man gets 40 years after rape of girl next door, escape to Mexico

Man gets 40 years after rape of girl next door, escape to Mexico

Berkeley police say Omar Sosa Arenal lived next to the 16-year-old girl for two years and had a "clear view to her bedroom."
By Emilie Raguso Oct 13, 2023
Judge drops 1 charge of 5 in Oakland police misconduct case

Judge drops 1 charge of 5 in Oakland police misconduct case

Judge Scott Patton said the DA's office failed to establish corrupt intent on Phong Tran's part in relation to an attempted bribery charge.
By Emilie Raguso Oct 13, 2023

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