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.
Sex offender hit with 2 new Berkeley arson cases
Authorities say Lavell Young was caught on camera setting a tent on fire, threatening buildings on Channing Way.
Man charged with robbery attempt in Berkeley parking lot
Police say Christian Jensen admitted to "asking people for money with his lighter, which was shaped like a firearm."
Gun crime charges after Berkeley DV dispute
A witness told police Ashley Walker went to his car and grabbed a gun after saying "you want to play," BPD wrote.
Berkeley is one of 18 sanctuary cities singled out by feds
The list also included the county of San Francisco and the state of California, along with a dozen other states.
Shooting victim seeks help at Berkeley hospital
A man was sitting in his Audi when someone walked up and shot him, according to early reports.
Man charged with serious sex crimes involving girl in Berkeley
Andrew Joseph Reagan of Suisun City was 33 years old when he met up with the girl at the Berkeley Marina, police wrote.
Despite felony charges, judge releases Medina Reyes on 'OR'
Judge Brian Caruth released Guillermo Medina Reyes on his own recognizance (OR), ordering him to return to court next week.