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BPD: Berkeley burglary suspects arrested after hitting police car

BPD: Berkeley burglary suspects arrested after hitting police car

The incident began Friday just after 3:20 a.m. when a police officer on patrol spotted three people burglarizing United Pharmacy on Telegraph Avenue.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 27, 2022
2-alarm fire destroys Shasta Road home in the Berkeley Hills

2-alarm fire destroys Shasta Road home in the Berkeley Hills

A woman in her 60s sustained second-degree burns and her adult son sustained minor burns. Two firefighters also sustained minor burns.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 26, 2022
Remembering Reemajah Pollard, 20, a Berkeley High alum who beat the odds to get into Cal

Remembering Reemajah Pollard, 20, a Berkeley High alum who beat the odds to get into Cal

Reemajah Pollard, who graduated from Berkeley High in 2020, died this week after being found unresponsive on Telegraph Avenue.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 23, 2022
After early-morning police chase into Berkeley, 1 arrested

After early-morning police chase into Berkeley, 1 arrested

The incident began around 4 a.m. when a group of people, who were armed and used multiple vehicles, burglarized a dispensary in Richmond.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 23, 2022
Cyclist still unconscious after Nov. 25 crash on San Pablo

Cyclist still unconscious after Nov. 25 crash on San Pablo

The cyclist had been eastbound on Virginia Street crossing San Pablo Avenue when a southbound driver struck him just after 7 p.m.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 21, 2022
Masked men steal 40+ iPhones from Berkeley Apple Store

Masked men steal 40+ iPhones from Berkeley Apple Store

It's the second grand theft at the Berkeley Apple Store in less than a week.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 21, 2022
Berkeley police retail theft operation at REI nets 2 arrests

Berkeley police retail theft operation at REI nets 2 arrests

One of the men stole about $1,500 in goods and the other stole about $500 worth of property from REI, police said.
By Emilie Raguso Dec 20, 2022

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