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Fairfield man charged with 2023 Berkeley shooting on Eighth St.

Fairfield man charged with 2023 Berkeley shooting on Eighth St.

On Wednesday, shortly before 6 a.m., Berkeley police arrested 23-year-old Jaedon Woods in Fairfield in connection with the case.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 26, 2024
3 women arrested after Berkeley pepper-spray robbery series

3 women arrested after Berkeley pepper-spray robbery series

The women were identified as Sabrina Wilson and Maya Bozeman-Stewart, both 20 years old, and 19-year-old Nyanna Lane Green.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 25, 2024
Man, 21, arrested after Berkeley Apple Store theft

Man, 21, arrested after Berkeley Apple Store theft

Property crime detectives were able to track down suspect Dwayne Butler II in Oakland and arrest him, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 25, 2024
Suspects in carjacked vehicle caught after police chase

Suspects in carjacked vehicle caught after police chase

The incident began in Richmond when officers spotted a speeding motorist driving recklessly, authorities said.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 25, 2024
Berkeley mugging-car theft case sees second man charged

Berkeley mugging-car theft case sees second man charged

Robberies are down so far this year but some have involved more violence than usual. In some, female victims have been targeted.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 25, 2024
'Smash prejudice, not windows': Artist paints pop-up mural after gelato shop vandalism

'Smash prejudice, not windows': Artist paints pop-up mural after gelato shop vandalism

"It can be rough at the BART plaza. When their window got smashed, I felt compelled to do something," Yano Rivera said.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 24, 2024
Berkeley police investigate pepper-spray robbery spree

Berkeley police investigate pepper-spray robbery spree

The series appears to have begun Thursday night, when police responded to three reports of robbery via pepper spray in less than an hour.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 23, 2024

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