Emilie Raguso has covered Berkeley crime for more than a decade. She was senior news editor at Berkeleyside, and launched and ran Albany Patch. In 2017, she was SPJ NorCal's journalist of the year.
Police: Man trapped woman in elevator during sexual assault
Suspect Sean Johnson kept pressing elevator buttons to prolong the terrifying encounter, Berkeley police said.
ICE operation sees man detained in Berkeley
The operation on Woolsey Street appears to have been Berkeley's first confirmed public ICE detention.
Elderly woman reports hot prowl burglary at Elmwood home
The burglars, who wore masks, "were aware of the woman's presence" and walked past her during the break-in, police said.
Update: UC Berkeley 'all clear' after search for armed man
Tuesday's incident began with a report about a man near Haas with "a weapon on his hip," UCPD told The Scanner.
Armed takeover robbery at Berkeley cannabis dispensary
The group threatened the victims and held them at gunpoint throughout the robbery, Berkeley police said.
Berkeley police investigate necklace 'chain snatch' case
Authorities said this type of crime happens more often than people realize.
Berkeley police hope to seek bids soon for drones, cameras
Tuesday night's council agenda includes a request from police to solicit proposals for the new suite of tools, estimated to cost up to $2.4 million.