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Berkeley police investigate carjacking on Ellis Street

Berkeley police investigate carjacking on Ellis Street

Several people in masks who claimed to have a gun took a white Mercedes-Benz E 450 from its owner at 9:50 p.m.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 22, 2023
Police: Naked man high on meth arrested at Berkeley McDonald's

Police: Naked man high on meth arrested at Berkeley McDonald's

The man went into the kitchen and yelled at terrified employees who fled in fear as he sprayed them with a fire extinguisher, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 21, 2023
UC Berkeley student charged with sorority house rape

UC Berkeley student charged with sorority house rape

The woman's screams for help alerted her sorority sisters, who called police and held the man down until officers arrived, according to court papers.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 21, 2023
UPDATE: Berkeley police arrest 12-year-olds linked to stolen car

UPDATE: Berkeley police arrest 12-year-olds linked to stolen car

On Tuesday, police identified the pair as a 12-year-old boy from Oakland and a 12-year-old girl from San Pablo.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 20, 2023
Garbage truck takes down power poles, lines in Berkeley

Garbage truck takes down power poles, lines in Berkeley

"Our whole house shook," one local resident said. "I thought for sure it was a huge earthquake."
By Emilie Raguso Feb 20, 2023
Berkeley residents report recent 'hot prowl' burglaries

Berkeley residents report recent 'hot prowl' burglaries

There have been at least three hot prowl burglaries since last weekend along with others that may be linked, residents told The Berkeley Scanner.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 17, 2023
Berkeley is seeing a spike in robberies; people are worried

Berkeley is seeing a spike in robberies; people are worried

"The mayor and police department have to do a better job to protect the area," one resident told The Scanner. "Things are getting worse."
By Emilie Raguso Feb 16, 2023

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